Apple Looks to Trademark iWatch in Japan

From DailyTech: Apple is currently trying to trademark the name "iWatch" in Japan, signifying another step forward in the tech giant's quest for a possible 2013 smart watch release.

According to Bloomberg, Apple filed a request with the Japan Patent Office to trademark the name "iWatch" on June 3.

It's no secret that Apple has a wearable device in the works. Earlier this year, it was revealed that Apple had filed a patent for a "Bi-stable spring with flexible display" in 2011. It described a bi-stable spring that would be made out of thin steel and wrapped in fabric covering, then heat-sealed. The display would be located on one side of the bracelet (overlaid with an adhesive) and the logic board and battery would be placed on the other side. It also showed a universal fit, a plethora of onboard sensors, wireless charging, etc.

In March of this year, reports said that Apple was testing designs for the smart watch and tweaking certain features such as increasing battery life to last four or five days (it had only lasted a couple of days at the time) and working on the iPhone's iOS so it can support the device.

The iWatch, which is expected to manage some of the same tasks as the iPhone and iPad, is rumored release as soon as this year.

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