Google attempted to trademark the term “Android” this summer in August but was refused. Google, of coarse, is not going to take no for an answer, yet. Google’s attorneys are appealing the decision before a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Even though they were denied Trademark rights they still state in their brand guidelines “Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.” Android seems to be too common of a name with too many various connotations for Google to own but we will see.
[uspto via Android Community]