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Despite that Apple shipped a watch face in iOS 6 that was ripped from Mondaine: https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-accused-of-ripping-off-famous-swiss-clock-desig

by DenisM 8y ago

Despite that Apple shipped a watch face in iOS 6 that was ripped from Mondaine: https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-accused-of-ripping-off-famous-swiss-clock-design/ https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-accused-of-ripping-off-famou... This crap can happen to anyone, it's how they handle it what matters most. Apple apologized (and paid for it).

tptacek 8y ago
Using a trademarked design doesn't misrepresent the capabilities of the device. Using a DSLR photo in promotional material about a phone camera obviously does. The two incidents are not comparable.
- DenisM 8y ago
  Both cases are due to lack diligence and supervision in the media assets accusation.
  - tptacek 8y ago
    No, Samsung legitimately acquired the IPR for their promotional material, but used it to lie to consumers; Apple failed to secure rights to a watch face, but did nothing to mislead anyone. The two cases aren’t comparable, other than “both cases represent mistakes”.