Core Viewpoint - The dispute over the "Wang Lao Ji" trademark between Jia Duo Bao Group and Wang Lao Ji has escalated, with both parties claiming ownership and legitimacy of their respective trademarks in various jurisdictions [1][3][8]. Group 1: Trademark Ownership Claims - Jia Duo Bao Group asserts that it legally acquired the "Wang Lao Ji" trademark in the early 2000s and has registered it in over 60 countries and regions [1][3][5]. - Wang Lao Ji claims that the trademark ownership belongs to Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings Company Limited, and they have legal documents to support their position [8]. - Both companies cite different court rulings to validate their claims, with Jia Duo Bao mentioning victories in Canadian and EU courts regarding their trademark registrations [8]. Group 2: Legal Actions and Responses - Wang Lao Ji has initiated legal challenges against Jia Duo Bao's trademark registrations in 21 countries, with 10 jurisdictions already ruling in favor of Wang Lao Ji by revoking Jia Duo Bao's trademark registrations [8]. - Jia Duo Bao emphasizes its commitment to protecting its brand and will take all necessary legal actions against any infringement or market disruption [5][6]. - The trademark registration strategies differ, with Jia Duo Bao using "WANG LAO JI" and "WONG LO KAT," while Wang Lao Ji has registered "WALOVI," although both parties agree on the Chinese name "王老吉" [8].

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing trademark dispute between Wanglaoji and JDB has escalated, with both companies making conflicting claims regarding the ownership of the "Wanglaoji" trademark in overseas markets [1][2][4]. Group 1: Background of the Dispute - The trademark conflict began in 2010 and has persisted for over a decade, with both companies now focusing on expanding their presence in international markets as domestic growth slows [5]. - JDB claims to have legally obtained the overseas rights to the "Wanglaoji" trademark in the early 2000s, while Wanglaoji asserts that JDB maliciously registered the trademark to hinder its international expansion [2][4]. Group 2: Legal Actions and Responses - Wanglaoji has registered the "Wanglaoji" and "WALOVI" trademarks in over 100 countries and regions, with clear ownership rights as of September 30, 2025 [3]. - Wanglaoji has initiated legal actions in 21 countries and regions, including Macau and Brazil, against JDB for trademark misuse, with 10 jurisdictions already supporting Wanglaoji's claims [3]. - JDB's response emphasizes its strategic intent to expand into over 60 countries and regions, claiming that its trademark registrations are aimed at market development [4]. Group 3: Market Strategies - Wanglaoji has launched international products under the "WALOVI" brand and plans to localize production in Malaysia, targeting the U.S. and Southeast Asia as key markets [5]. - JDB is also pursuing overseas expansion, focusing on markets in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, with plans for a potential listing in Hong Kong [5]. Group 4: Legal Environment - Legal experts note that the trademark dispute is complicated by differing trademark governance systems across countries, leading to varying interpretations of trademark rights [6]. - The ongoing global market strategies of both companies suggest that the trademark conflict will continue to unfold through legal channels in various jurisdictions [6].