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35 companies fined for unauthorized use of Olympic logos
February 18, 2024
Some 35 Chinese companies were fined in East China's Shanghai in an intellectual property or IP case for illegally using Olympic logos during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and 2022 Winter Olympics.
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Shanghai Customs seizes fake car parts intended for export
February 18, 2024
Manufacturer Ningbo Huowenxi Trading Co Ltd was involved in an administrative case for exporting motor vehicle parts that infringed on the exclusive rights of trademarks, such as "TOYOTA" oil filters.
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Beverage company found guilty of patent infringement
February 18, 2024
Shanghai Yushengtang Beverage Co Ltd was recently found guilty of infringing on the patent rights of Jiangxi Hengda Mineral Water Co Ltd in an administrative case related to a "barreled water bucket" patent design.
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IP bureau cracks down on geo indication trademark abuse
February 18, 2024
The branch of Singapore's TWG Tea has run afoul of the law. It was found guilty of trademark infringement by affixing Chinese labels on the packaging of its imported Longjing tea, a type of Chinese green tea, without permission.
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Ten sentenced for copyright infringement of Nintendo games
February 18, 2024
In a successful crackdown on intellectual property infringement, the police in East China's Shanghai have arrested 17 individuals, including ringleaders Li Luming and Liu Danhua, for producing and distributing counterfeit gaming products.
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Publisher wins in trademark battle over '100,000 Whys'
February 2, 2024
The Shanghai Juvenile & Children's Publishing House has emerged victorious in a trademark dispute with Sichuan Tiandi Press over the "One Hundred Thousand Whys" trademark.
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Trade secret theft results in fines, suspended sentences
February 2, 2024
Futian Machinery, located in East China's Anhui province, along with seven individuals, has been found guilty of violating the trade secrets of Zuiko (Shanghai) Corporation, which produces machinery for disposable hygiene products.
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Legal action taken over infringement of pharma patent
February 2, 2024
Japanese pharma manufacturer Shionogi & Co Ltd filed an administrative arbitration request for patent infringement with the Shanghai Intellectual Property Administration in November 2021.