XIAOMI(HK:01810) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-07-10 02:35Core Viewpoint - A short drama titled "After Being Laid Off, the Female CEO Regrets" has drawn attention due to its similarities in character names and plot with Huawei and Xiaomi, raising concerns about potential legal implications related to intellectual property and personality rights [1][8]. Group 1: Plot and Characters - The male protagonist, Yu Chengdong, is focused on the autonomous driving sector and is depicted as being wrongfully dismissed by CEO Song Mingzhu of Tengyuan Group, later being recruited by Su Qi, chairman of Xiaomi Group, with a high salary [1]. - The drama features a plot where Yu Chengdong ultimately defeats Tengyuan Group at an automotive summit and acquires the company, leading to the dismissal of Song Mingzhu [1]. Group 2: Legal Concerns - The drama has been criticized for potentially infringing on the rights of real-life individuals and companies due to the close resemblance of character names and company names to those of Huawei and Xiaomi [1][9]. - Legal experts suggest that even indirect references to real individuals or companies can lead to claims of "implied behavior," which may infringe on trademark rights and could damage the reputation of the referenced entities [9][10]. - It is recommended that creators of such dramas obtain authorization from the real-life figures they are portraying and clarify which elements are fictional to mitigate legal risks [9][10].