6月23日，最高人民法院以(2024)最高法行申7358号《行政裁定书》，驳回日本某杂货店对北京市 高级人民法院(2022)京行终字1597号《行政判决》的再审申请，维持了中国无印良品商标的合法有效注 册状态，标志着长达24年的两个"无印良品"商标之争落下帷幕。 2000年在北京中国纺织品博览会参展的中国企业"无印良品"毛巾。(受访者供图) 5月20日正式施行的《中华人民共和国民营经济促进法》提出，加大创新成果知识产权保护力度， 实施知识产权侵权惩罚性赔偿制度，依法查处侵犯商标专用权、专利权、著作权和侵犯商业秘密、仿冒 混淆等违法行为。 "这部法律的出台，对民营企业来说，是极大的鼓舞。在过去的知识产权维权过程中，我们耗费了 大量的人力、物力和财力，民营经济促进法为我们提供了更有力的法律武器，让我们更有信心和底气维 护自身的合法权益。"日前，北京棉田科技发展集团有限公司董事长马涛在民营企业知识产权实践媒体 座谈会上表示，这对于长期深陷商标侵权纠纷的北京棉田集团而言，意义尤为重大。 这一发展成果的背后，是企业对科技创新的持续深耕——北京棉田集团多年来不断加大纺织领域科 技投入，致力于打造高性价比优质商品。以"无印 ...

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the "Private Economy Promotion Law" on May 20 marks a new phase in the protection of intellectual property rights for private enterprises in China, highlighted by the recent Supreme Court ruling in favor of Cottonfield Company regarding the "Muji" trademark dispute with Japan's Muji [2][6]. Group 1: Trademark Dispute Background - The trademark dispute between Cottonfield Company and Japan's Muji has lasted over 20 years, originating from Cottonfield's establishment in the 1990s and the registration of the "Muji" trademark in 2000 [3][4]. - Cottonfield's trademark was officially registered in 2004, while Japan's Muji had previously registered trademarks in other categories but not in the textile category [3][4]. - The Supreme Court confirmed the coexistence of the "Muji" trademarks in 2012, ruling that Japan's Muji could not prove its trademark's influence in mainland China for the textile category [4][5]. Group 2: Legal Developments - Despite the 2012 ruling, Japan's Muji continued to pursue trademark registration in the textile category, leading to a lengthy legal battle that culminated in another Supreme Court ruling on June 23, 2025, which upheld Cottonfield's trademark rights [5][6]. - Ongoing legal disputes remain between the two companies, particularly regarding the use of the "Muji" name in online and offline retail [5][6]. Group 3: Importance of Intellectual Property - The case exemplifies the significance of intellectual property rights for private enterprises in China, as emphasized by the new law that aims to enhance protection and support for innovation [6][7]. - Cottonfield's experience highlights the need for private companies to clearly define their market positioning and actively communicate their brand value to consumers [6][7]. Group 4: Company Strategy and Future Outlook - Cottonfield is focusing on technological development and high-quality products, achieving significant advancements in product performance, such as a towel that absorbs water in less than one second [7]. - The company has diversified into various sectors, including textiles, traditional Chinese medicine, and e-commerce, boasting over 1,000 proprietary intellectual properties and patents [7]. - Cottonfield anticipates revenue exceeding 5 billion yuan in 2024, driven by innovations such as the popular soybean fiber products developed during the pandemic [7].