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Cisco Systems gave Apple nearly one more week to respond to its trademark infringement lawsuit over the iPhone name, a sign that the two companies are close to striking a licensing deal. The networking gear maker said late Thursday it would give Apple until Feb. 21 to file a formal reply in U.S. Federal Court. Cisco's lawsuit alleges that the proposed Apple iPhone dilutes its trademark.

Apple, Cisco Still Playing iPhone Name Game