Trademark

China Introduces Stricter Criteria for Trademark Non-Use Cancellation Applications

China's Trademark Office has refined the rules governing the cancellation of trademarks that have not been used for at least three consecutive years, following the release of a revised regulation on May 26, 2023.

Luckin Coffee Wins Landmark Trademark Infringement Case in Thailand

On March 10, renowned Thai law firm Tilleke & Gibbins announced a landmark victory for its esteemed client, Luckin Coffee, China's foremost coffee enterprise and chain brand. In a prolonged legal battle against Thai Royal 50R Group (hereinafter referred to as Royal 50 R), often referred to a

Outdoor vendor fined 300,000 RMB for using NIO logo as barbecue grill vent

A Chinese outdoor vendor has been fined 300,000 RMB for using the logo of leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer NIO as the vent design on its barbecue grills, as per a judgment issued by the Nanjing Intermediate People’s Court of Jiangsu Province on November 22.

Chinese liquor brand Langjiu secures 196 million RMB trademark win against rival Yelanggujiu

Chinese liquor brand Langjiu (郎酒) has won a significant trademark lawsuit against its rival Yelanggujiu (夜郎古酒), securing 196 million RMB in compensation, according to an announcement made by Yelanggujiu on Monday.

Shanghai IP Court concludes 30-Year Delixi trademark dispute

The Shanghai Intellectual Property Court has issued a final judgment, ending a 30-year intellectual property (IP) dispute between two Chinese companies using the Delixi name. The court ordered Shanghai Delixi Switch to stop using the "Delixi" name and pay Delixi Group 5 million.