An Automobile Parts Company in Kunming Suing Audi “TT” for Trademark Infringement

A few years ago, Zhang Xiaoping, the business owner of an automobile parts company in Kunming filed a lawsuit against Audi at Kunming Immediate People’s Court. Zhang Xiaoping claimed that Audi “TT” had infringed its exclusive right to use the trademark “TT,” and required the court to order Audi to immediately stop using the trademark “TT” and selling TT sports cars in Mainland China, as well as to pay compensation of 560,000 yuan. However, Kunming Intermediate People’s Court dismissed Zhang Xiaoping’s claims with the reason that there are differences between the appearances of the two trademarks. Unsatisfied with the verdict, Zhang Xiaoping appealed to Yunnan Higher People’s Court. On October 29th 2014 Yunnan Higher People’s Court heard the appeal.