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Mai 17, 2016
Steven Greenwood, McDaniel & Co., United Kingdom
First published on www.mcdanielslaw.com

'Rotten Apple’ in China? More Bad news for Apple


Steven Greenwood, McDaniel & Co., United Kingdom, First published on www.mcdanielslaw.comApple has lost a trademark battle in China which will result in a company that sells leather goods, including handbags and phone cases, being able to continue to use the name "iPhone" on or in connection with their products. This is another disappointment for the company in what, in 2014, became the largest smartphone market in the world (according to data from International Data Corp.) Background and Previous Decisions Chinese company Xintong Tiandi (Beijing) Ltd. sells handbags, mobile phone cases and other leather goods branded with the name "IPHONE"  read more