Huawei is one of China’s biggest names in AIoT products, which means that from time to time, people try to make easy profits using that name.
A similar incident occurred recently where an unauthorized seller was selling knockoff Huawei earbuds by fooling customers. The guilty party named Shenzhen Jinyun Video Equipment Co., Ltd. infringed on Huawei’s trademark and also used the “FREEBUDS” trademark for the counterfeit products. They also used taglines like “official genuine Huawei only” and “official original equipment” on their online products page to trick customers.
After numerous complaints from the victims of this long-running scam, Huawei investigated the matter and sued Shenzhen Jinyun Video Equipment Co., Ltd for trademark and copyright infringement. Other than that, Huawei also demanded 3 million yuan ($450,000 approx) for economic losses and also demanded that the accused bear the litigation cost.
The case was heard in the Yuhang District People’s Court of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, which ruled in Huawei’s favor and ordered Shenzhen Jinyun Video Equipment Co., Ltd to pay Huawei an amount of 1 million yuan ($150,000 approx) as compensation.
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