Tag Archives: Nike

Long Island Professor: “Chinese Counterfeiters Cannot Replicate Services” Yes, They Can

Can people outside Long Islandreally pour a sturdy Long Island Iced Tea? Panos Mourdoukouras, professor of economics of Long Island University, gave some reasons for the existence of counterfeit and knock-off retail outlets in China with which I did not … Continue reading

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50 percent Nike 50 percent Li-Ning, 0 percent Creativity…What percentage confusion?

Photo: Danny FriedmannSeen today in hypermarket Carrefour, Futian, ShenzhenName of the brand: Fujian Jinjiang Hengren Shoes 

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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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Just Sue Them! Nike Went After One End User For Ordering Chinese Counterfeit Trainers Via The Internet

Nike International Limited (Bermuda), Nike European Operations Netherlands BV and Nike UK Limited sued Mr E. Bateman for buying counterfeit trainers via the internet, in the England and Wales Patent County Court (served August 26, 2010 and heard October 11, … 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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Professor Susan Scafidi on Li-Ning on Nike

李宁versus 耐克 Even if you are not a victim of fashion Counterfeit Chic is the weblog to regularly frequent. Ms Susan Scafidi, visiting professor of Fordham Law School, blogged about Li-Ning versus Nike in her own funny tongue in cheek … Continue reading

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Does China’s Copyright Law Has A Sense Of Humour?

Tavis Coburn created in 2007 “Mao Jordon”, using Mao holding a Nike Air in his hand and wearing a hair band with swoosh, a registered trademark of Nike. The artist provokes a lot of questions with a limited edition of … Continue reading

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