Core Insights - In 2025, the first cases of trademark infringement in the home appliance and children's fashion show sectors were handled by the Shandong and Shanghai procuratorates, respectively, indicating a focus on protecting service trademarks [1] - The Supreme People's Procuratorate emphasized the need to strengthen the legal framework for protecting service trademarks, reflecting the growing demand for brand protection in the economy [1] Group 1: Trademark Infringement Cases - In the first 11 months of 2025, a total of 8,470 cases of trademark infringement were accepted, involving 19,050 individuals, with 14,488 people prosecuted [1] - The Criminal Law Amendment (XI) has included service trademarks under criminal protection, aligning with the evolving economic landscape [1] - Various sectors, including education, hospitality, home appliance repair, fashion shows, and amusement parks, have seen an increase in service trademark infringement cases [1] Group 2: Specific Case Example - In a notable case in Qingdao, Shandong, a defendant established a repair company and operated a counterfeit brand home appliance repair website without authorization, leading to over 19 million yuan in damages [2] - The defendant's actions misled consumers regarding the source of repair services, severely harming the rights of the trademark owner and disrupting the market economy [2] - The procuratorate prosecuted the defendant for counterfeiting a registered trademark, resulting in a criminal conviction [2]