Goldlion Company alleged a supermarket operator Li in infringing its trademark, and sought 60,000 yuan in damages.  The Changping District People's Court (Beijing) heard the case on November 4.

The plaintiff claims that Li sold counterfeit Goldlion belts in its supermarket, which generated ill  impact on its trademark. Goldlion Company then sought injunction and 60,000 yuan in damages and 5,000 yuan for combating infringement actions.

Li contended that the length of belts plaintiff shows in the court are different from those sold in supermarket. The belts he sold are bought from authorized market, so he should not be held liable for infringement.

The two sides accept the mediation in the court. We will keep you apprised of the development.

(China IP News)