Apple Watch has trademark issues that could delay its launch in Switzerland

Apple might have to delay the launch of the Apple Watch in Switzerland. According to a report from a Swiss broadcaster, a company called Leonard Timepieces has a trademark in the country that gives it the exclusive rights to use the word "apple" on jewelry including watches. The trademark also covers the use of the image of an apple on jewelry and watches in Switzerland. The good news for Apple is that this trademark expires on December 5th after being in effect for 30 years. But that is more than 7 months after the April 24th global launch of the Apple Watch.



The trademark owned by Leonard ...