Swatch seeks $170 million in damages from Samsung over trademark infringement

Swiss watchmaker Swatch is seeking $170 million in damages from Samsung in what it says is the largest-ever trademark case of its kind in the UK, accusing the South Korean electronics group of allowing digital replicas of Swatch timepieces on its smartwatches, court documents show.

A ruling on damages is expected soon following the conclusion of a trial on Friday, after London’s High Court found Samsung ‌liable for ⁠trademark infringement ⁠in 2022 over third-party apps available on its smartwatches.