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

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

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
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    Jan 24, 2019, 5:00 am SGT
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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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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 24, 2019, with the headline 'Swatch fails in bid to block Apple's iWatch trademark'. Subscribe
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