The Highest Ever Damage Compensation For Trademark Infringement

Since recent years, the damages granted in intellectual property law suits, especially in trademark infringement cases, have been increasing remarkably in China.

In a trademark infringement dispute opposing Meichao Group to Bei¬jing Xiujie Xinxing Building Materials, the Beijing Intellectual Property ("IP") Court has tried the highest amount of damages ever awarded among the civil trademark infringement cases since its inception two years ago.

Meichao Group is the owner of the trademark "墙锢" registered in class 1. This trademark is well-known on the Chinese market for adhe¬sives and glue products for industrial purposes. Meichao Group filed a lawsuit against Beijing Xiujie with the Beijing IP Court on the grounds of trademark infringement andunfair competition.