On May 29, 2025, IPRLaoliu learned through search that Apple had applied for the trademark “PIXELMATOR PRO” in China. The trademark application date is April 22, 2025, the trademark number is 84862509, and the international classification of the trademark is Class 9.
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BYD Files “U8L” Trademark in China: Extended Full-Size Luxury SUV Set to Enter Market
On May 27, 2025, IPR Laoliu reported through a search on the China Trademark Office website that BYD Co., Ltd. submitted an application for the “U8L” trademark in China on April 28, 2025. The trademark, classified under Class 12 (Transportation Tools) with registration number 85011037, is currently in the status of “awaiting substantive examination.” This move underscores BYD’s strategic expansion within its premium “Yangwang” series and signals the imminent market launch of the extended version of its flagship model, the Yangwang U8—the U8L.
The 20th Western China International Fair opened today
Today, the 20th Western China International Fair grandly opened in Chengdu, China. The theme of this year’s Western China International Fair is “Deepening Reform to Increase Momentum and Expanding Opening Up to Promote Development”, attracting more than 3000 enterprises from 62 countries (regions) overseas to participate, with an exhibition area of 200000 square meters.
Nike’s Strategic Move: “FLYPLATE” Trademark Application in China and Its Implications
In the global athletic footwear market, Nike has consistently maintained a dominant position as an innovation leader. Recently, through research, Lao Liu discovered that Nike submitted a “FLYPLATE” trademark application in China on February 13, 2025, with the application number 83433803. The trademark has undergone preliminary examination and was published in the Trademark Preliminary Approval Announcement on May 20, 2025. Lao Liu believes that this move reflects Nike’s deep strategic commitment to the Chinese market and its long-term vision for protecting innovative technologies.
McDonald’s applies for multiple “ba da ba ba ba” trademarks in China
April 7, 2025, McDonald’s has submitted multiple trademark registration applications related to the classic advertising slogan “ba da ba ba ba” in China, covering multiple categories such as Class 43, Class 32, Class 30, Class 29, Class 30, Class 18, Class 16, etc., which has attracted industry attention. This is interpreted as an important measure by McDonald’s to strengthen brand localization protection.
Huawei applies for the “竣界” trademark in China
IPRLaoLIU learned through a search on the China Trademark Network that Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. submitted an application for the “竣界” trademark to the Trademark Office of the China Intellectual Property Administration on March 31, 2025, with the trademark number 84369795.
The first AI big model trademark infringement case in China has concluded its trial in Wuhan
On April 23, 2025, the Hubei Provincial Court of China announced the top ten typical cases of intellectual property judicial protection, among which the first AI large model trademark infringement case tried by the Wuhan Intermediate People’s Court has attracted much attention.
The number of trademark applications in China in the first quarter of 2025 is 1.561 million
According to the “Intellectual Property Statistics Briefing” (Issue 4, 2025) issued by the China Intellectual Property Office, the number of trademark applications in China in the first quarter of 2025 was 1.561 million. This data reflects that market entities continue to maintain a high level of enthusiasm in trademark and brand building.
Tianjin 117 Building, the tallest building in northern China, is about to officially resume work
The highly anticipated tallest building in northern China, Tianjin 117 Tower, will officially resume work on April 30th. This landmark building located in the High tech Industrial Park of Xiqing District, Tianjin, started construction in September 2008 and went through hardships. In September 2015, the main structure was topped out, with a height of 596.5 meters, making it the tallest building under construction in China and creating 12 world records.