What the latest OEM ruling means for trademark owners

February 04, 2016 | BY

Katherine Jo &clp articles

The Supreme People's Court has held that purely OEM goods do not constitute infringement. But while this landmark judgment provides some clarity for brand owners, does it finally put an end to the longstanding debate?

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Whether the products of an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) constitute the use of a trademark in China has been under debate ever since foreign brands began riding on the country's