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广州一店铺取名“警茶”,监管部门称招牌已拆除!律师分析
Nan Fang Du Shi Bao· 2025-05-13 14:06
Core Viewpoint - The naming of a yet-to-open store as "Police Tea" in Guangzhou's Zengcheng District has raised concerns regarding its appropriateness and potential legal violations related to the use of police imagery and names [1][2]. Group 1: Store Naming and Regulatory Response - The store named "Police Tea" had a sign and cartoon police imagery that prompted scrutiny from local authorities [2]. - Following a report on May 12, the Zengcheng District Market Supervision Administration investigated and confirmed the existence of the "Police Tea" signage [2]. - The store owner agreed to rectify the situation, leading to the removal of the sign and imagery by May 13 [2][3]. Group 2: Legal Implications - Legal experts highlighted that the use of names or images associated with government agencies, such as the police, is prohibited under the Advertising Law and the Anti-Unfair Competition Law [2][3]. - If the store's name and decor create a misleading association with law enforcement, it could lead to regulatory action against the business [3].