The Chinese public is crowing on social media after French fashion brand Chanel lost a trademark dispute to telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies this week. On Chinese social media, supporters of Huawei called Chanel “pengci” – a Chinese slang meaning to intentionally pose as a victim to receive compensation. “If you want to pick a fight with Huawei, just say so!”“Does Chanel not want the Chinese market anymore? The trademark dispute with Chanel dates back to September 2017, when Huawei filed the application. “In particular, Chanel’s marks have more rounded curves, thicker lines and a horizontal orientation, whereas the orientation of the Huawei mark is vertical,” the court statement said.

Source: The Star April 23, 2021 09:33 UTC