Jacob & Co Watches is a luxury watch brand known for its unique designs. The company
claimed to have copied the design for a line of watches sold by jewelry retailer King Fook
Jewelery. The watch in question was similar in design to Jacob & Co Watch popular Five His
Time His Zone His watch that has become synonymous with the brand.
A lawsuit was filed in a U.S. court, where Jacob & Co Watches alleged that King Fook Jewelery
had violate its copyright by manufacturing watches that were substantially similar to its own
watches. Plaintiff presented evidence that defendant purchased a watch from his Jacob & Co
and used it as a model for his watch.
The legal question in this case is whether King Fook Jewelery has violated the copyright of Jacob
& Co Watches by manufacturing watches that are substantially similar to their own watches.
Copyright protects an author original work, including art, literature, music, and other creative
expressions. In this case, the plaintiff argued that his watch design was an original work of art,
which the defendant reproduced without permission.
Another issue in this case is whether the defendant had a valid defense against her actions:
King Fook Jewelery argued that its watches were not materially similar to Jacob & Co Watches
designs. Instead, it claimed to have developed its own watch. Defendants also argued that the
Jacob & Co Watches design was not original and was influenced by other watch designs.
If a court determines that King Fook Jewelery has infringed the copyright of Jacob & Co
Watches, plaintiffs may be awarded damages, including may include profits. The court can also
issue a ban on King Fook Jewelery from selling watches that are substantially similar to Jacob &
Co Watches designs.
On the other hand, if the court determines that the defendant has not infringed the plaintiff
copyright, the plaintiff is not entitled to damages. The defendant was able to resell the watch
without legal consequences.
The Jacob & Co Watches vs. King Fook Jewelery case is an important case that highlights the
importance of copyright protection. The outcome of this lawsuit could have significant
consequence for other luxury watch brands facing similar issues. It is not yet known how the
court will rule in this case, but it is clear that both parties will need to present compelling
evidence to support their claims.