Rumors that suggested that Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), is preparing to launch a iWatch the American company is starting to take shape filing in Japan an application for registration as a trademark of the name iWatch. The brand is going to cover a line of products that can be worn on the wrist, that is, we are talking about watches, and it is quite clear that iWatch is going to be the name that Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), will use it for this product. The trademark registration application was submitted on June 3 and published last week, it will probably be registered quickly.
Apple, the world's most valuable technology company, is seeking a trademark for "iWatch" in Japan as rival Samsung prepares its own wearable smartphone device. The maker of iPhones is seeking protection for the name which is categorized as being for products including a handheld computer or watch device, according to a June 3 filing with the Japan Patent Office that was made public last week. Takashi Takebayashi, a Tokyo-based spokesman for Apple, did not respond to a message left at his office seeking comment on the application.
A few months ago it was said that Apple is trying to protect the same name in Russia, and this can only prove that Apple is preparing the launch of the iWatch. The company would have a team of 100 designers working on the development of the iWatch, the device will be interconnected with iPhones to display various alerts, but could also have biometric sensors for monitoring vital functions, or even a fingerprint reader. The launch of the iWatch is expected to take place in the latter part of this year and the rumors seem to be true.
Apple begins to protect the names or technologies of new products through patents and trademarks, even before the launch, their registration suggesting the fact that the launch is imminent.
