Patent Delay Could Postpone Apple Watch Launch In Switzerland

The Apple Watch may not be able to launch in Switzerland until December of this year due to a patent that was filed back in 1985. This would delay the launch of the Apple Watch in Switzerland, the home of luxury watches, according to the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property.

The patent in question prevents Apple from using an image of an apple, or even the word, in conjunction with a watch.

Apple is due to ship their watch on April 24th, but it seems that Switzerland will have to wait a bit longer until this little mess is resolved.