Danfoss prevails in trademark infringement case

A Denmark-based Danfoss, an international leading player in refrigeration and air-conditioning equipments and parts, prevails in a trademark infringement case. In 2007, Danfoss found its trademark on counterfeit refrigeration expansion valves in the Chinese market. Investigation indicated the products were manufactured and sold by a refrigeration equipment company in Zhejiang. In December 2008, Danfoss filed a lawsuit against this Zhejiang company for trademark infringement in Beijing No. 1 Intermediate People's Court. In April 2009, the Court affirmed the infringement of the Danfoss trademark and so ordered that Zhejiang company ceases infringement and compensates Danfoss 200,000 yuan in damages.

(Source: BJGY Chinacourt)

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