In an attempt to maintain the layout of Apple Storeunique for this type of store, the company Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), obtained from the European Court of Justice the right to protect with a trademark patent for the design of its stores. Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), has no less than 89 stores in Europe and can protect their distinctive design against companies, such as Samsung, who try to copy it with the idea of deceiving customers.
So far, Apple has not sued any company for copying its design, which it calls iconic, but anything is possible, given that many companies have probably considered doing it. Today's decision will most likely remain final, so Apple will be able to start the process of registering the design of its stores in the near future.
