Apple Inc. decided on taking legal action against Psystar Corp., a company that made a name for itself by selling computers able to use Apple’s Macintosh OS system. The complaint, registered under copyright-infringement, was filed on July 3 in a United States District Court from San Jose, California and the case-management conference is set for October 15.

"As alleged more fully below, by misappropriating Apple's proprietary software and intellectual property for its own use, Psystar's actions harm consumers by selling to them a poor product that is advertised and promoted in a manner that falsely and unfairly implies an affiliation with Apple," Apple's suit claims.

Apple built its case on the claim that Psystar’s Open Computers do not respect the company’s policy which clearly states that its Macintosh software should not be installed on nothing but Apple-labeled devices. The Open Computer sells for $399 and reaches close to $600 when shipping with the Apple OS. The sales started in late April and the company doesn’t seem to have any thoughts of putting a hold on its production process.

In addition to its computer release, Psystar also announced the upcoming launch of its servers, also capable of using Apple’s software.

"We take it very seriously when we believe people have stolen our intellectual property," said Susan Lundgren, an Apple spokeswoman.

Apple demands that all profits Psystar recorded from the sale of Open Computers and Openserv servers should be directed to its accounts and also, that all Open Computers previously sold should be immediately recalled.

Even though everyone wants to hear Psystar’s point of view, none of its officials are available for comments at this point.