CNIPA enforces IP rights in China and regulates patent and trademark activity. Latest: Louis Vuitton wins $1.5m in a copyright case against Molly Tea, sparking debate over use of traditional Chinese symbols.
A Suzhou court has ruled that Molly Tea infringed Louis Vuitton’s four-petal flower monogram, ordering damages of 10.3 million yuan and costs. Molly Tea must halt use of the logo and publish apologies; the decision is subject to appeal.