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Attorneys for Google have filed what is termed an ex parte appeal in attempt to reverse the initial decision on their application to trademark the term 'Android'. The final refusal by the US Patent and Trade Office was sent on August 20th, 2008. The appeal is pending before the Trademark Trail and Appeal Board.

Surprisingly, Google's brand guidelines state, "Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions." Wishful thinking or perhaps they are permitted to do so once an application has been filed.