In a recent decision, the Supreme People’s Court of China ruled that the use of a trademarked sign on goods manufactured in China solely for export purposes does not constitute “use” of a trademark. Consequently, such use could not be considered an infringement of a trademark registered in China.
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In 2013, Moncler S.P.A. (“Moncler”) became aware of the manufacture and sale of down jackets by Beijing Nuoyakate Garment Co., Ltd. (“Nuoyakate”). Nuoyakate used marks and logos confusingly similar to Moncler’s marks on its products and also applied for the registration of several trademarks and domain names confusingly similar to Moncler’s marks in China and other
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