Core Viewpoint - Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd. (referred to as "BAIC Group") has won a first-instance judgment in a case regarding unfair competition against another automotive company that used the "BAIC" name, which was deemed to harm BAIC Group's competitive interests [2] Group 1: Legal Judgment - The court ruled that the other company must cease using any name containing "BAIC" and must publicly announce a statement to mitigate negative impacts [2] - The judgment highlighted that BAIC Group has extensively used "BAIC" and "BAIC Group" in various commercial activities, establishing significant brand recognition and market association over decades [2] Group 2: Company Background - The infringing company, Beijing Automotive Manufacturing Plant Co., Ltd., has been using BAIC Group's trademarks and names in its products and promotions, despite having no ownership or equity relationship with BAIC Group [4] - Beijing Automotive Manufacturing Plant Co., Ltd. was established in 1951 and was previously part of BAIC Group until it was restructured in 1973, becoming a separate entity in 2015 when BAIC Group divested its stake [5][6] Group 3: Corporate Structure - The current shareholders of Beijing Automotive Manufacturing Plant Co., Ltd. include Beijing Automotive Manufacturing Plant (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. and Shandong Fulu Warrior Automotive Co., Ltd., with the former being controlled by Qingdao Fulu Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd. [5] - In 2020, Beijing Automotive Manufacturing Plant Co., Ltd. relocated its headquarters to Qingdao and integrated its manufacturing bases [6]