Louis Vuitton, Molly Tea dispute tests China's trademark boundaries
By MLex Staff ( August 4, 2026, 06:44 GMT | Comment) -- Louis Vuitton's trademark victory over Chinese tea chain Molly Tea has sparked a broad legal debate that has expanded well beyond the 10 million yuan ($1.5 million) damages award to questions about public cultural resources and the boundaries of trademark protection.A trademark victory for Louis Vuitton Malletier over Chinese tea chain Molly Tea has sparked a broad legal debate that has expanded well beyond the 10 million yuan ($1.5 million) damages award to questions about public cultural resources and the boundaries of trademark protection....
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