Huan Qiu Wang·2026-01-30 06:49Core Viewpoint - The case involves a legal dispute between Pop Mart and Qianhai Huan Technology over alleged copyright infringement and unfair competition regarding similar toy designs, highlighting the challenges of intellectual property protection in the creative industry [1][3]. Group 1: Company Overview - Pop Mart's "Night City" blind box series gained popularity due to its unique design and artistic style, leading to the emergence of a similar product, "Friend Island," produced by Qianhai Huan Technology [1]. - The legal team at Pop Mart identified that multiple designs in "Friend Island" closely resembled those in "Night City," with only minor modifications in features and attire [1]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings - In October 2022, Pop Mart filed a lawsuit against Qianhai Huan Technology for copyright infringement and unfair competition in the Shenzhen Qianhai Cooperation Zone People's Court [3]. - A survey conducted by the court revealed that 61.8% of respondents mistakenly believed "Friend Island" was associated with Pop Mart, indicating consumer confusion [3]. - In December 2023, the court ruled that while there was no copyright infringement, Qianhai's product constituted unfair competition, resulting in a compensation order of over 250,000 yuan [3]. - Qianhai Huan Technology appealed the decision, arguing that "Friend Island" was an independent creation and that the court's survey was a legal error, but the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court upheld the original ruling in July 2025 [3].