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US technology giant Apple is facing more lawsuits in China, just after reaching a US$60 million settlement with Proview Technology for the use of the “iPad” name in China.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chinese firm, Xuebao, is suing Apple for naming its operating system “Snow Leopard”. Xuebao, in Chinese, means “Snow Leopard”.<\/p>\n

The Chinese-based company told media it has found evidence of 104 trademark infringements by Apple. The company says it registered 42 “Xuebao” trademarks under different categories since 1994.<\/p>\n

Xuebao found out Apple had applied for the “Snow Leopard” trademark in China in 2008 but had been rejected.<\/p>\n

The company suspects Apple is riding on its reputation in China and is asking for US$78,000 and a public apology from Apple.<\/p>\n

Lawyers representing both Apple and Chinese firm Xuebao met for a short pre-trial conference on Tuesday and evidence is scheduled to be submitted at a later date.<\/p>\n

At the same time, Apple may face another copyright suit by a Shanghai-based company which has accused Apple of infringing its patented voice recognition software <\/strong>with the Siri function on the iPhone.<\/p>\n

Apple’s settlement with Proview Technology ($60 Million) was the biggest ever settlement in the history of mainland China’s trademark disputes<\/strong> and the case may be opening doors to even more lawsuits attempting to ride on its coattails.<\/p>\n

And while the two upcoming claims are not huge in terms of the amount of compensation sought, analysts suggest Apple would want to put up a strong legal fight to avoid looking like easy bait.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the legal pitfalls do show inadequacy in Apple’s knowledge of business law in China, highlighting differences in the commercial environment and legal standards here.<\/p>\n

Source www.channelnewsasia.com<\/em>
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