Weichuan Applies for Apple iPad Sales Ban: The Court May Decide 48 Hours Later

by lo99671ds on 2012-02-07 10:11:59

According to our news (reported by Lin Qiling): The dispute over the trademark rights of iPad between Wintek and Apple is escalating. Yesterday, Wintek filed an application with the court in Shanghai, requesting a sales ban on Apple's iPad.

Currently, Wintek and Apple are in conflict in multiple regions across the country. In June 2010, Apple sued in Shenzhen, demanding confirmation as the exclusive owner of the disputed trademark. At the end of 2011, Apple lost the first-instance trial. Subsequently, Apple appealed, [Tongxiang website optimization http://tongxiang.tuoqing.com], and the case is still under review. After that, Wintek successively sued two Apple distributors in Shenzhen and Huizhou, and also sued Apple's flagship store in Shanghai. In Beijing, Wintek sought assistance from the Industry and Commerce Bureau, demanding penalties against Apple.

According to media reports, [Urumqi SEO http://wulumuqi.tuoqing.com], in June last year, the Beijing Industry and Commerce Bureau issued a huge fine of 240 million RMB, but this penalty has not yet entered the enforcement process.

Ma Xiaodong, representative lawyer for Wintek, stated that yesterday Wintek sued Apple in Shanghai, with the main action being the application for a court-issued sales ban.

Ma Xiaodong indicated that under normal circumstances, [Jinan Google optimization http://jinan.tuoqing.com], within 48 hours after receiving the application, the court will decide whether to issue the ban, [Dongyang website creation http://dongyang.tuoqing.com].

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