CaixinState media says cultural symbols can be trademarked but not monopolizedA Chinese court has ruled that Molly Tea's conduct has shown clear intent to infringe on Louis Vuitton's four-petal branding. (Source photos by Reuters and Molly Tea's website)FENG YIMING, CaixinJuly 26, 2026 09:15 JST
French luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton's win in a trademark-infringement case against a Chinese tea chain has ignited a fierce public debate in China over how far foreign brands should be allowed to claim exclusive rights to motifs rooted in shared cultural traditions.
