Xiao-I vs. Apple: Why a Valid Patent Still Lost the Siri Lawsuit

Apple just won a 14-year legal fight in China. On June 10, 2026, the Shanghai High People’s Court threw out every claim in Xiao-I Corporation’s lawsuit against Apple. Xiao-I said Siri copied its 2004 chatbot…

Luckin Coffee Wins Landmark Trademark Appeal in Thailand — And Sets a Record for Damages

Quick summary: On July 8, 2026, Thailand’s Court of Appeal for Specialized Cases upheld a lower court’s ruling in favor of Luckin Coffee in its long-running trademark battle against Thai conglomerate Royal 50R Group, operator…

How We Cleared a Patent Roadblock for a Mushroom Lamp Entering the EU Market

Case type: Successful invalidation of an EU “prior design” registration Result: Client’s product cleared for EU market entry The Situation In May 2025, our client planned to launch a mushroom lamp in the EU market.…

Zhejiang University’s Eagle Logo Looks Like Armani’s. Here’s Why There’s No Lawsuit.

Quick summary: In July 2026, a photo comparison went viral on Chinese social media. It placed Zhejiang University’s “Qiushi Eagle” emblem side by side with the Emporio Armani eagle logo. The internet joked about a…

Louis Vuitton vs. CNIPA: Inside the Trademark Dispute Behind the Viral Headline

A legal analysis by Tranfan Law Office Introduction On July 14, 2026, a headline swept across Chinese social media and even reached official accounts: “LV is suing the National Intellectual Property Administration.” Within hours, the…

The Airwrap Wars: Inside Dyson and Dreame’s Endless Patent Battle

A British hairdryer patent is not where you’d expect to find the future of EU-China trade law being decided. But on March 6, 2026, a panel of judges at the Unified Patent Court’s Court of…

Molly Tea Handed 1.5 Million USD to Louis Vuittion In New Viral China Trademark Case: Beyond the Four-Petal Flower

What the Dispute Means for Brand Owners Under Chinese Trademark Law Introduction In an increasingly competitive consumer market, a brand is often among a company’s most valuable commercial assets. Beyond distinguishing goods and services, trademarks…

Defending the TRUEMAX Brand in Pakistan: A Successful Trademark Opposition Against Bad-Faith Filings

Introduction As businesses expand internationally, trademark squatting has become an increasingly common challenge. This case highlights how timely trademark monitoring and a strong evidence-based opposition successfully prevented a third party from registering copies of the…

When an Ex-Employee Patents Your Product: A Design Patent Invalidation Case Study

How a coordinated legal strategy successfully invalidated a design patent filed by a former employee for a product that had already been commercialized by the company Background Chaoshang and Pegasus are affiliated companies under common…

From Round to Square: Why a Simple Shape Swap Fails the Innovation Test

Introduction A recent patent invalidation case handled by Tranfan Law Office offers a critical reminder for designers: merely changing a common geometric shape such as converting a round bottle into a square one does not…