The Hong Kong Patent Office has granted Apple a series of 15 new design patents. Five of the designs relate to Apple Watch User Interfaces while the remaining relate to various HomeKit User Interfaces.  All of the designs are noted as being protected under Locarno Classification 14 – 04 which covers "Screen Displays and Icons." Our report also covers Apple being granted two Registered Trademark certificates by the U.S. Trademark Office.

Unlike "patent applications" that provide the public with an abstract, summary and details of an invention, design patents published around the world are limited to only providing the public with design patent figures. No additional specifics of the design are made available.

Apple Watch User Interface Design Patents

HomeKit User Interface Design Patents

The HomeKit user interfaces presented below that were granted design patents didn't match up properly with any found online. Apple's category list is here and we tried searching for Security, Doors & Locks without success. If you happen to recognize this user interface, send us a note at [email protected].

New Apple Registered Trademarks (RTM)

In other IP news, Apple trademark filings for the figurative "Apple Music for Business" and the figurative "AirPods & Charging Case" are now "Registered Trademarks" as issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Digital copies of the certificates are presented below.