Swatch Group is seeking $170 million in damages from Samsung in a UK trademark infringement lawsuit. The legal dispute centers on third-party apps available on Samsung smartwatches. These apps allegedly used digital clones of watch faces from Swatch brands, including Omega and Tissot.
A British High Court found Samsung liable for trademark infringement in 2022. A final ruling on the specific amount of damages is expected soon.
Swatch accuses Samsung of large-scale trademark appropriation. Samsung has responded by describing the $170 million damage claim as extravagant.
The outcome of this British case could influence a similar lawsuit Swatch filed against a Samsung subsidiary in the United States.