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Originally Posted by Cyberman tM
Perhaps apple copied the design, might just be - but I think it's not really worth protection in the first place. It can easily be coincidence.
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The red dot on the end of the second hand of the iconic Swiss design would be an unlikely coincidence.
This one seems to be a pretty clear gaffe. A trademarked design has been used without licence. The reparations will be made (and someone's desk is likely to be empty at Cupertino this evening).
Interestingly, a
clock app has been available in the App Store since 2009 which also uses the design,
but with permission:
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SBB owns the copyright to the clock. Originally it was designed by Hans Hilfiker in 1944. Today, the clock is among the most famous Swiss design icons.
Back in 2009, developer Thomas Feger launched a clock App with Hilfiker’s design. He had SBB’s permission. Feger calls Apple’s move «brass.» He believes that company was inspired by his App.
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Graham