Dictionary of Frequently Used Ancient Chinese Characters (
古汉语常用字字典) since 1979. The dictionary was the first authoritative ancient Chinese dictionary to use modern linguistical and lexicographical methodology following the establishment of the People s Republic of China. It has been reprinted more than 160 times and sold over 22 million copies. In 1995 the dictionary won first prize at the National Press and Publication Administration Chinese dictionary awards. The Commercial Press also designed the trade dress of the dictionary, the fourth edition of which was used continuously between 2005 and 2016, making it a standalone source identifier among the public.
Background
The eighth editions of the books planned, edited and marketed by Beijing Qin Shi Cheng Culture & Media Ltd, China Youth Publishing Group Corporation and Beijing Tian Shui Yuan Book Development Corporation Limited (collectively, the defendants) between 2006 and June 2019 had similar or identical tit