Swatch claiming $170 million in damages against Samsung over trademark infringement: FT

Swiss watchmaker Swatch is seeking $170 million in damages in a lawsuit against Samsung in which it claims the South Korean electronics giant allowed digital clones of Swatch watches on Samsung smartwatches, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing court documents.

A British judge is expected to rule ‌on damages ⁠soon after ⁠the High Court in London in 2022 found Samsung liable for trademark infringement over third-party apps available on Samsung smartwatches. The apps enabled users to replicate popular models by Swatch-owned brands, including luxury labels Omega and Tissot.