2025-04-26
On April 26, 2025, The case “Trademark Infringement and Unfair Competition Dispute Between an Intellectual Property Company and a Meizhou Investment Firm,” represented by Lawrence Wang of the ACIES Team, was recognized as a Typical Trademark Case by the Shenzhen Lawyers Association.
Case Significance:
This case involves trademark infringement and unfair competition in real estate development, operations, and advertising—issues with strong industry-wide relevance. The attorney’s litigation strategy focused on:
Robust evidence (demonstrating historical use and cross-class trademark recognition),
Precise legal claims (combining well-known trademark status and unfair competition allegations),
Flexible enforcement mechanisms for trademark rights.
The court’s ruling emphasized:
Strict application of standards for recognizing well-known trademarks,
Innovative analysis of cross-class confusion and trademark dilution theories,
Detailed damage calculations—reflecting the judicial balance between protecting IP rights and preventing abuse.