Baoding's market regulatory authorities have issued the second batch of representative intellectual property case studies for 2026.
Since the start of 2026, the Baoding Market Supervision and Administration Bureau has actively supported the development of a unified national market, continuously worked to standardize market operations, improve the business environment, and rigorously cracked down on various intellectual property infringement violations, handling multiple related illegal cases according to law. To deter illegal activities and warn businesses and producers, a selection of representative cases with significant social impact are now being published.
Case 01: Baoding Market Supervision and Administration Bureau (Intellectual Property Office) Handles "Insole (40)" Patent Infringement Dispute
Applicant Fu filed an administrative complaint with the Baoding Bureau regarding a patent infringement dispute over the sale of products allegedly infringing his design patent "Insole (40)" (Patent No.: ZL202230447155.5). After investigation, the Baoding Bureau determined that patent infringement had occurred. During the proceedings, considering the objective circumstances of the respondent's business operations, the Bureau facilitated a voluntary mediation between the parties. An agreement was reached to resolve the patent infringement dispute. The applicant voluntarily waived the pursuit of legal liability against the respondent, and the two parties separately reached an agreement on distribution cooperation for the patented product, establishing a product distribution partnership.
Case 02: Baoding Market Supervision and Administration Bureau (Intellectual Property Office) Investigates Case of Disrupting Trademark Agency Market Order Through Improper Means
The Baoding Bureau received a case referral from the provincial bureau indicating that a certain intellectual property service company in Baoding had engaged in the illegal act of applying to register identical trademarks on behalf of different clients for identical or similar goods/services. Upon investigation, it was found that the entity, acting as a trademark agency, had applied to register similar trademarks on behalf of different clients for identical goods in the same category. The Baoding Bureau imposed administrative penalties on the entity and its directly responsible personnel, including a warning, confiscation of illegal gains, and a fine.
Case 03: Baoding Market Supervision and Administration Bureau High-tech Zone Branch Investigates Case of Trade Name Infringing Registered Trademark Exclusive Rights
During an on-site inspection at the business premises, law enforcement officers from the High-tech Zone Branch found that the entryway screen wall and promotional computer videos displayed multiple frames containing the wording of another party's registered trademark. The entity, which conducts online advertising promotion business, had improperly used another party's registered trademark as part of its own trade name, sufficient to mislead the public and cause market confusion. The High-tech Zone Branch imposed a fine on the entity.
Case 04: Jingxiu District Market Supervision and Administration Bureau (Intellectual Property Office) Investigates Case of Infringing Apple's Registered Trademark Exclusive Rights
Jingxiu District Bureau received a complaint alleging that a mobile phone store on Ruixiang Street was selling counterfeit Apple-brand phone cases. Investigation revealed that the entity had purchased the infringing phone cases from an individual claiming to be from a closed mobile phone store and could not provide proof of legitimate source for the goods. This act constituted the illegal sale of goods infringing upon the exclusive rights of another's registered trademark. The Jingxiu District Bureau ordered the entity to immediately cease the infringement, confiscated the infringing goods, and imposed a fine.
Case 05: Qingyuan District Market Supervision and Administration Bureau (Intellectual Property Office) Investigates Case of Infringing "Yujinxiang" Registered Trademark Exclusive Rights
Qingyuan District Bureau received a complaint alleging that a store in its jurisdiction was selling counterfeit "Yujinxiang" goods. Investigation found that the entity had purchased the "Yujinxiang" goods from a street vendor, could not specify the source of supply, and could not prove the goods were obtained legally. This act constituted the illegal sale of goods infringing upon the exclusive rights of another's registered trademark. The Qingyuan District Bureau ordered the entity to immediately cease the infringement, confiscated the infringing goods, and imposed a fine.
Case 06: Gaoyang County Market Supervision and Administration Bureau (Intellectual Property Office) Investigates Case of Infringing "SALOMON" Registered Trademark Exclusive Rights
Gaoyang County Bureau received an anonymous report alleging that a clothing store in its jurisdiction was suspected of selling goods infringing upon another's registered trademark exclusive rights. Investigation revealed that the entity could not specify the source of supply for the goods and could not prove they were obtained legally. This act constituted the illegal sale of goods infringing upon registered trademark exclusive rights. The Gaoyang County Bureau ordered the entity to immediately cease the infringement, confiscated the infringing goods, and imposed a fine.
Case 07: Quyang County Market Supervision and Administration Bureau (Intellectual Property Office) Investigates Case of Infringing "Safeguard" Registered Trademark Exclusive Rights
Quyang County Bureau received a report forwarded from the mayor's hotline alleging that a store in its jurisdiction was selling counterfeit Safeguard soap. Investigation found that the entity had not verified the qualifications of the upstream wholesaler, had not requested accompanying delivery documents, and could not provide product certification or trademark owner authorization documents for the goods in question. This act constituted the illegal sale of goods infringing upon the exclusive rights of another's registered trademark. The Quyang County Bureau ordered the entity to immediately cease the infringement, confiscated the infringing goods, and imposed a fine.
Case 08: Tang County Market Supervision and Administration Bureau (Intellectual Property Office) Investigates Case of Infringing "midea" Registered Trademark Exclusive Rights
Tang County Bureau received a case transfer letter from Longli County Market Supervision and Administration Bureau. The letter stated that Longli County authorities had seized a quantity of electric kettles and multi-function electric hot pots labeled with "Guangdong Midea Living Appliance Manufacturing Co., Ltd." and the trademarks "midea" and "Midea" at a local warehouse. The owner of the goods was identified as a certain trading company in Tang County. Investigation confirmed the goods infringed upon the exclusive rights of the "midea" registered trademark. The Tang County Bureau ordered the entity to immediately cease the infringement, confiscated the infringing goods and illegal gains, and imposed a fine.
Case 09: Laiyuan County Market Supervision and Administration Bureau (Intellectual Property Office) Investigates Case of Infringing "Arc'teryx" Registered Trademark Exclusive Rights
Laiyuan County Bureau received a report alleging that a store in its jurisdiction was selling children's jackets bearing the "Arc'teryx" registered trademark logo, suspected of infringing trademark exclusive rights. Investigation revealed that the entity, knowing the goods were counterfeit infringing products, had purchased them from a wholesale market outside the province for profit and sold them. This act constituted the illegal sale of goods infringing upon registered trademark exclusive rights. The Laiyuan County Bureau ordered the entity to immediately cease the infringement, confiscated the infringing goods, and imposed a fine.
Market supervision departments at all levels in Baoding City will remain steadfast and committed, persistently strengthening administrative protection of intellectual property rights. They aim to effectively safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of intellectual property owners and consumers, fostering a favorable atmosphere for IP protection and a sound business environment. The public is also encouraged to report suspected intellectual property violations by calling the 12315 complaint hotline.