Samsung ordered to pay Swatch Group $11.6 million over smartwatch face designs

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The High Court in London ordered Samsung to pay Swatch Group US$11.6 million for trademark infringement related to 26 digital watch face apps hosted on Samsung’s Galaxy app store between 2015 and 2019. The court found that these apps, which mimicked designs from brands including Omega, Longines, and Tissot, caused damage to Swatch’s property interests by displaying luxury brand names alongside low-cost, third-party software. While Samsung argued that the damages should be limited to US$300, the judge ruled that Samsung was liable as the store operator because it controlled the review process and marketed the devices using those designs.

Consequences

Samsung is currently considering further countermeasures, including a potential appeal against the High Court's ruling. Additionally, the outcome of this London case may impact ongoing proceedings between the two companies that are currently stayed in the United States.

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