Late yesterday the Hong Kong Patent Office published a huge series of design patents granted to Apple regarding Apple Watch. The first report in this series covers Apple Watch with Leather Loop band in 6 jumbo photos.

Unlike "patent applications," design patents published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and/or any other Patent Office, don't reveal pertinent information about a particular design. All we are given is a series of simple photos and/or line-art graphics of what was actually registered.

Apple Watch with Leather Loop Band Design Patent

The Hong Kong Patent Office granted Apple design patent number 1500607.5 for the specific design relating to the Apple Watch with Leather Loop band. Apple tells us that the Venezia leather for this band is handcrafted in Arzignano, Italy – with an artisan heritage spanning five generations. The six black and white photos noted below are from Apple's Hong Kong design patent.

Apple's Granted Design Patent Form In-Part for Apple Watch with Leather Loop Band

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