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Apple’s “iPad” Controversy Demonstrates Complexity and Importance of Protecting Brand Trademarks in China

In a recent development, Apple engaged in a $60 million settlement with Proview, a Chinese electronics company, over the “IPAD” trademark. Proview Technology (Shenzhen) argued that the initial sale did not include the brand trademark rights in China. This legal battle underscores the significance of safeguarding brand trademarks in China, exemplifying the complexities and potential challenges companies face in protecting their intellectual property rights within the Chinese market.

The Apple saga continues as the tech giant faces another trademark dispute, this time with Jiangsu Xuebao, a small family-owned chemical company. Jiangsu Xuebao alleges that Apple has violated its “Snow Leopard” trademark, for which the Chinese translation “Xuebao” is registered, adding a new layer to the complex landscape of brand trademarks in China.

Registering a foreign brand in China is a complex process, as highlighted by Apple’s recent trademark disputes. The initial step involves a meticulous legal check to determine name availability. Despite the database on the trademark official website, this is not the final decision. The brand then selects five names for further legal scrutiny. The formal application must be submitted to the trademark office in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Macau, underlining the intricacies involved in safeguarding brand trademarks in China.

In the article Find a Good Name in CBN Weekly, Labbrand’s VP & Creative Director Amanda Liu commented that “in Chinese brand naming, creativity is only about 20%. The rest are various restrictions. Many good Chinese names and characters have already been registered and using them could face trademark violation risks.

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