Swatch fails in bid to block Apple's iWatch trademark in Singapore

Apple had applied in 2016 to register the iWatch mark for a class of goods that included computers, computer hardware, computer peripherals and wireless communication devices, but not smart watches.
Apple had applied in 2016 to register the iWatch mark for a class of goods that included computers, computer hardware, computer peripherals and wireless communication devices, but not smart watches.PHOTO: REUTERS
Published
Jan 24, 2019, 5:00 am SGT

Swiss firm's mark not similar, smart watch not part of Apple's application: Registrar

Senior Law Correspondent
vijayan@sph.com.sg

Swiss watch giant Swatch failed to block Apple from registering the iWatch trademark in their tussle over distinguishing marks.

Apple had applied in 2016 to register the iWatch mark for a class of goods that included computers, computer hardware, computer peripherals and wireless communication devices, but not smart watches.

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