In this case, China’s Supreme Court reversed a decision of the lower courts on a design patent that was disclosed before its filing date in an unusual way, says Xiaojun Guo of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.
Beijing IP Court announced ruling in Mattel’s favor against a Chinese applicant attempting to register a trademark for Barbie Tang in class 44 for goods and services including animal breeding, artificial insemination for animals, test tube fertilization, pet bathing, vet.
The ruling against the French fashion label in its trademark dispute with Huawei shows that risks to brands can come from further afield than they may expect, says Robert Reading of Clarivate.