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In an order filed earlier today, Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Laporte — presiding over hearings for the Apple versus Amazon “app store” suit — has ordered the pair to try and hammer out an agreement before the case goes to trial. The two companies are now scheduled to meet on March 21 to come to a settlement. Apple owns the rights to the term “App Store” and “Appstore” in Europe, but a trademark on the term in the US is awaiting approval….
