Tag Archives: Adidas

Beijing’s Silk Market

IP Komodo’s friend Tim Smith of Rouse was curious to know what was happening at the famous Beijing Silk Market. He asked his intern Dominic to take a look and here is what they found. Large public notices appear around … Continue reading

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The lizard’s weekly China news roundup

IP Komodo hears righteous indignation expressed by bosses at Beijing’s famous Silk Market on Wednesday at a United States trade report that accuses the mall of being “notorious” for fake goods. A Ms Hu stated to the press “I don’t … Continue reading

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Uncreative Brand, Creative Brand in China

Uncreative Brand In Yangshuo, next to Guilin, Guangxi province, you can see one of the most characteristic mountains of China. But if you bike through the village, you will notice some interesting shops as well. Almost next to each other … Continue reading

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IP Dragon Weekend Game: Dyslectic Or Counterfeit

Ms Hannah Wood has an intriguing article about names very similar to famous ones in China. See Ms Wood’s article with pictures, here. Can you guess which are the original brands? The answer can be found by clicking on the … Continue reading

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Guest Writer Michiel Tjoe-Awie: ‘Beijing: The Real Thing and The Echo-Test

Mr Michiel Tjoe-Awie has traveled extensively throughout China. Although he studied law he does not practise it, at the moment he is working as a banker. IP Dragon appreciates Mr Tjoe-Awie’s sharp mind. He can write about almost anything. Sometimes … Continue reading

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Adidas Execs Don’t Acknowledge Chinese Counterfeit Problem

Ms Mei Fong wrote an interesting article in the WSJ about Adidas’ efforts to become the number one in China by locating their biggest store there. Interestingly Ms Fong noticed the following: “Locating its biggest store in the world’s biggest … Continue reading

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Spelling Guide For Creatively Challenged Counterfeiters

Whether ‘creatively challenged counterfeiters’ is a pleonasm or not, one might be able to distinguish different grades of their creativity deficit. Some will just hustle a little with the word order; Adidas for example becomes: DAIADS; Puma becomes PMUA.The ones … Continue reading

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