8年600场官司硬刚山寨，拉夫劳伦终审胜诉

Core Viewpoint - Ralph Lauren achieved a significant victory in the field of intellectual property rights in China, with the Beijing High Court confirming the "POLO" trademark as a well-known trademark in the clothing category, concluding an eight-year legal battle involving over 600 lawsuits [1]. Group 1 - The Beijing High Court's final ruling upheld the previous recognition of the "POLO" trademark as a well-known trademark by the Guangzhou Intellectual Property Court in 2021, indicating a strong protective stance towards Ralph Lauren's trademark [1]. - The court's decision emphasized that the existence and use of the disputed trademark could mislead the public, diminish the distinctiveness of the "POLO" trademark, and harm Ralph Lauren's interests [1]. - The case involved an administrative lawsuit against Guangzhou Aichi's request for the invalidation of the "POLO POLO CLUB" trademark, which was ultimately rejected by the court [1]. Group 2 - The case sparked widespread discussion on social media, focusing on the argument that "POLO" has become a common term in the clothing category and can be used as an everyday English word [2]. - An academic pointed out that while "POLO" is a dictionary term, its application in marketing and sales could lead to infringement if it causes consumers to associate it with Ralph Lauren [2]. - Legal experts noted that while the design of polo shirts may not be exclusive to any one company, the brand's design and logo are crucial for distinguishing it from other brands [2].