Apple has been on something of a world tour securing trademarks for its anticipated “iWatch.” After first seeking trademarks in Russia and Jamaica back in June, and more recently filing for the “iWatch” name in Japan, Apple has applied for the same trademark in Mexico, Taiwan and Turkey.
Mexico’s “Institute of Industrial Property” received the application on June 3 -- the same day Apple submitted its Japan application -- although the filing only became public recently, according to 9to5Mac. Apple has reportedly filed for the “iWatch” trademark under both hardware and software categories, the website explains, and the document in question is tied to the company’s present Infinite Loop address in Cupertino, Calif., as you can see:
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Apple’s trademark application in Mexico. Image courtesy of 9to5mac
Following the original publication of this news, however, MacRumors came out with a further report indicating that Apple has also applied for the “iWatch” trademark in two more countries: Taiwan and Turkey. Both were filed on June 3, as well.
Apple’s trademark application in Taiwan. Image courtesy of MacRumors
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It’s fair to say that the rumors concerning Apple’s purported smart watch are now in the process of being replaced with more concrete evidence. Apple indeed appears to be working on an “iWatch” product, though exactly what the product will do or look like, and when it will become available, is still up in the air.