In Depth: Louis Vuitton’s Trademark Win Sparks Backlash in China
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French luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton’s win in a trademark-infringement case against Chinese tea chain Molly Tea has ignited a fierce public debate in China.
French luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton’s win in a trademark-infringement case against a Chinese tea chain has ignited a fierce public debate in China over how far foreign brands should be allowed to claim exclusive rights to motifs rooted in shared cultural traditions.
The flagship brand of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE sued Molly Tea in the eastern city of Suzhou, alleging that the Chinese beverage chain’s flower-shaped logo was too similar Louis Vuitton’s Monogram pattern.
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