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Biel, Switzerland

Swatch Ag

USPTO Granted Patents = 55

EPO Patents = 4

Forward Citations = 564

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56 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Francesco Mendini (5 out of 19 patents)

Daniel Gratiot (4 out of 12 patents)

Jean Robert (4 out of 18 patents)

4. Bernhard Muller-Menrad (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Edoardo Franzi (2 out of 28 patents)

6. Georges Nicolas Hayek (2 out of 4 patents)

7. Emmanuel Fleury (2 out of 23 patents)

8. Fabien Blondeau (2 out of 21 patents)

9. Christophe Berthaud (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Jacques Müller (2 out of 5 patents)

11. Jean-Marc Koller (2 out of 5 patents)

12. Jozeph Forakis (2 out of 8 patents)

13. Rie Isono (2 out of 7 patents)

14. Stascha Offenback (2 out of 3 patents)

15. Steve Hughes (2 out of 5 patents)

Core Competencies:

Connected Watch

Contactless Payment

Emotional States

Display Stand

Watch Case

Eyeglass Frame

Wristwatch

Sales Kiosk

Communication Device

Timepiece

Watch Dial

Display Cabinet

55 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D1116857 - Watch (2026-03-10),

2. D1111863 - Watch (2026-02-10),

3. D1088906 - Watch (2025-08-19),

4. D1081399 - Watch (2025-07-01),

5. 12107811 - Method for archiving a particular event in a life of a wearer of a connected watch (2024-10-01),

6. 12073380 - Method and system for activating a portable contactless-payment object (2024-08-27),

7. 12010647 - Method and system for keeping a first user and a second user continuously informed of their respective emotional states (2024-06-11),

8. 11974250 - Method and system for keeping a first user and a second user continuously informed of their respective emotional states (2024-04-30),

9. D886643 - Watch case (2020-06-09),

10. 10295842 - Spectacles with customizable frame (2019-05-21),

11. 10004947 - Detection method for volley-ball function (2018-06-26),

12. 9867435 - Watch with extending watchband (2018-01-16),

13. 7932893 - Watch including a contactless control device for a computer cursor (2011-04-26),

14. 7853641 - Method and system for accessing information and/or data available on a wide area computer network (2010-12-14),

15. 7658281 - Device for receiving a commodity in a fixed position (2010-02-09),

Swatch AG, headquartered in Biel, Switzerland, is a prominent player in the wearable technology sector, specializing in innovative timepieces that integrate advanced functionalities. The company focuses on developing connected watches that offer features such as contactless payment and emotional state monitoring. Swatch AG also explores various design elements, including watch cases and eyeglass frames, while enhancing consumer engagement through interactive sales kiosks. Its commitment to merging technology with fashion positions it as a leader in the evolving landscape of wearable devices.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

55 Patents

#5 in Biel

#274 in Switzerland

#12,894 in the World

Biel, Switzerland

Swatch Ag

Forward Citations = 564

56 inventors:

Francesco Mendini (5 out of 19 patents)

Daniel Gratiot (4 out of 12 patents)

Jean Robert (4 out of 18 patents)

4. Bernhard Muller-Menrad (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Edoardo Franzi (2 out of 28 patents)

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