Snapchat parent linked to Swiss startup that fights copycats

Snapchat parent linked to Swiss startup that fights copycats

The Snapchat logo is seen on a banner outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., November 16, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

When Snap Inc. filed for an initial public offering (IPO) earlier this month, it said a risk for the company is Facebook Inc.’s Instagram mimicking Snapchat features. Now the start-up has tapped the skills of a Swiss engineer with expertise in defending against copycats.

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