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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.

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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.