Apple Cinemas, a theater chain not affiliated with Apple, has responded to Apple’s recent lawsuit over alleged trademark infringement, as reported by MacRumors. In its lawsuit, Apple alleged that Apple Cinemas and owner Sand Media have tried to “capitalize on the highly-regarded Apple brand” in connection with an “aggressive nationwide expansion.”

"Apple Cinemas is a long-established independent theater chain with no connection to Apple Inc.," the movie theater chain said in a statement Monday night. "Our name reflects our geographic roots and has never been intended to suggest, or used to imply, any affiliation with their brand."