ITC Opens Section 337 Investigation Into Apple Watch Sport

The International Trade Commission opened a Tariff Act Section 337 investigation (No. 337-TA-981) into claims by Saxon Glass that imports of an Apple Watch model are infringing its trademark, the commission said in a Monday announcement. Saxon's Nov. 10 petition alleged the Apple Watch Sport’s ION-X strengthened glass infringes Saxon’s own IONEX mark. Saxon is requesting a limited exclusion order and cease and desist order banning import and sale of the Apple Watch Sport. Apple representatives didn’t comment Wednesday.