Paint infringements

The Hong Kong High Court recently announced a verdict on trademark infringement by 14 Hong Kong-registered companies, requiring them to stop using the words "Nippon Paint" or "Nippon". The verdict on two other companies will be announced soon. Nippon Paint (China) Co Ltd has seen growing unauthorized use of its brand and trademark by companies whose names contain words such as Nippon or Nippon Paint, which it believes misleads and defrauds consumers. Nippon Paint enjoys high popularity among Chinese customers due to its noted quality.

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