Apple seeks 'iWatch' trademark in Japan
Apple has filed to trademark the phrase “iWatch” in Japan, amid rumors the company will soon launch a smart watch device globally.
The trademark application was filed with the Japan Patent Office on June 3 for a wide range of product categories, including “computer,” “computer peripheral,” “GPS device,” and “voice recognition software.” The application was made public June 27, and is still being reviewed by the office, a process that can take months.
The application was filed for the phrase in Roman letters, which Apple uses for most of its product lines in Japan, as opposed to Japanese characters.
A spokesman for Apple could not immediately be reached for comment.
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