Apple vs. Amazon 'App Store' Lawsuit: Apple Inc. Drops 'App Store' Lawsuit Ahead Aug. 19 Patent Infringement Trial

Apple and Amazon have settled their dispute over the term "app store."

Ahead of the Aug. 19 trial, Apple reportedly decided not to sue Amazon. The decision ultimately dropped the need for Amazon to countersue.

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U.S. District Judge Phyllis Hamilton of Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, granted Apple and Amazon's orders to drop the case.

The "app store" dispute's end comes as Apple celebrates five years since the Cupertino-based organization launched its app store in July 2008. Amazon launched its "Amazon Appstore for Android" in March 2011, which resulted in an immediate lawsuit by Apple that month.

"We no longer see a need to pursue our case," said Apple spokesperson Kristin Huguet, via Reuters. "With more than 900,000 apps and 50 billion downloads, customers know where they can purchase their favorite apps."

"We're gratified that the court has conclusively dismissed this case," said Amazon spokesperson Mary Osako. "We look forward to continuing our focus on delivering the best possible appstore experience to customers and developers."

It was originally alleged by Apple that the "app store" name violated trademarks and false advertised. Amazon, however, stated the "app store" was a generic name and would not mislead customers.

The end of the Apple vs. Amazon dispute comes as the Cupertino-based organization prepares its second U.S. patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung Electronic Co. The second patent lawsuit with Samsung will include the iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S3, and Galaxy Note 2, to name a few. Apple had filed to add the Galaxy S4 to the trial, however, it was overruled by U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul S. Grewal late June.

Apple meanwhile has another patent issue to resolve concerning the U.S. imports of the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPad 2. The International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled to ban the devices after Samsung "proven" their case against Apple. President Barack Obama can overrule the ban, which goes into effect Aug. 5, however, he has transferred the decision over to the United States Trade Representative (USTR).