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ARTICLE · 06 JANUARY 2026

From Plane To Space: When Trademarks "Stand Up"

"A trademark is the banner of a business war and the pioneer in market expansion."

ChinaIntellectual Property

"A trademark is the banner of a business war and the pioneer in market expansion." This famous saying in the business world has now been given a richer and more three-dimensional meaning. Imagine if the Rolls-Royce "Spirit of Ecstasy" were no longer just a flat emblem, but an elegant statue standing on the car's hood; or if Coca-Cola's classic contour bottle not only appeared in advertisements but its unique bottle design became a brand symbol that consumers can directly touch. As trademarks "stand up" from two-dimensional surfaces into three-dimensional space, a silent revolution concerning brand expression, legal protection, and business strategy is quietly taking place.

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