Dealing with repeat trademark infringement

January 24, 2011 | BY

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Sophia Hou, Belinda [email protected]; [email protected] Administration of Industry and Commerce (AIC) has the power to investigate the infringement…



Sophia Hou, Belinda Yang
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The Administration of Industry and Commerce (AIC) has the power to investigate the infringement and punish the infringer by imposing a fine and confiscating goods

Counterfeiting and infringement of similar trademarks has traditionally been two of the major problems faced by brand owners entering the market in China. Initially, the most significant threat was the counterfeiting of established marks. Now, it is the repeated infringement of similar trademarks.

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