Panerai Takes Naples Watch To Court

I am from Singapore, however I am concerned with the law in Florida

Panerai Takes Naples Watch To Court
Justia Federal District Court Filings and Dockets

I made some info search and found that Panerai has patented the design for its watch movement. As far as I know, the design patents can only last for 25 years... Of cos, replica watches (contain Panerai logo) are illegal since they use panerai brand without permission.. (Trademark Infringement)..

I need to know if watches which are similar or same as Panerai watches but without any panerai brands on it is legal by law. (validity of patent rights) I am selling them in my hometown and cannot afford to be on the wrong side of the law. Thanks for the advice.

Regards,
Reed

Can someone offer me advice? The design patent of a product lasts only 20 year, am I right? After the expiry of the patent, people are free to come out with the same design product without trademark infringing with the original brand name... Am I true to make this comment?

You are asking a question that is not dependent only on US law. Why would you ask a forum in the US?

US patents are valid for 17 years the last time I checked... it has been a while. There are other countries where you have similar laws.

While the look and workings of a watch may be a patented thing, the real selling point is often the trade name... and you can be sued if you try selling something under someone else's trade name.

Oh, I am not selling my stuff using the same trademark, I just realise the design is quite similar which I feel I should check it out. Thanks