Apple loses right to Apple trademark in Brazil . Brazil patent regulator affirms If Apple continues to use the iPhone name , Gradiente can sue . local tech firm owns exclusive rights through 2018 . Brazilian firm Proview Shenzhen debuted `` iphone Neo One '' December 2012 . iPhone has endured past trademark problems in Japan , Japan , Japan .
Apple loses right to Apple trademark in Brazil . Brazil patent regulator affirms local tech firm owns exclusive rights through 2018 . Brazilian firm Proview Shenzhen debuted `` iphone Neo One '' December 2012 . iPhone has endured past trademark problems in Japan , Japan , Japan .