[fireman15]

Our patent system has been completely corrupted. I can understand that Apple does not want knock-offs that are nearly indistinguishable from their watch, but the patent system was never intended to regulate fashion. As you said the watch looks very similar to many other watches that have been produced for decades.

[GeronL]

I can imagine patenting the technology thats in there, but the look and feel? especially when it doesn’t look any different in most respects is crazy

[FredZarguna]

Not just that, but a patent was intended to protect innovative ideas [this isn't one] and things which are not obvious [this is] or for which there is no prior art [because, duh, nobody has ever sold a square little watch before.]

The Framers of the Constitution are spinning in their graves like dervishes over the kinds of things that can now be copyrighted, trademarked, and patented. It's a disgrace, and Apple is one of the worst offenders on the planet.