Good News Trademark Case by Goldengate Lawyers Listed as a 2024 Model Case by the Beijing Intellectual Property Protection Association
Good News | Trademark Case by GoldenGate Lawyers Listed as a 2024 Model Case by the Beijing Intellectual Property Protection Association
Recently, ahead of the 25th World Intellectual Property Day, the Beijing Intellectual Property Protection Association, in collaboration with professionals from the fields of science, culture, and intellectual property, held a themed event titled “Technology, Culture, and Intellectual Property Advancing Together” at Zhongguancun Innovation Street. The event aimed to echo the “Technology + Culture” dual-drive strategy, promote intellectual property culture, and advance the integration of IP into technological and cultural innovation.
At the event, the Association released the list of 2024 model cases across categories including IP litigation, management, operations, and technology integration. The case submitted by GoldenGate Lawyers—regarding the refusal to register the “GOOD WOOD” trademark and logo—was recognized as a 2024 Model Intellectual Property Case, thanks to the outstanding performance of its professional team and the case’s exemplary significance.
Case Background
In the “GOOD WOOD” Trademark and Logo Registration Refusal Case, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) ruled that the opposed party, Daqing Lubricant Company, had filed the trademark application without authorization, thereby infringing upon the prior copyright held by the opposer, Goodwood Estate. As a result, the registration of the “GOOD WOOD” trademark and logo was denied. The case underscores the critical balance trademark law maintains between trademark rights and prior rights.
Being selected as a 2024 Model Intellectual Property Case not only serves as a strong recognition of the professional capabilities of GoldenGate Lawyers, but also highlights the firm’s outstanding achievements in the field of IP protection. The victory in this case not only safeguarded the legitimate rights of the client but also offered valuable insight and precedent for other enterprises and legal practitioners.
