A court ruled Molly Tea's logo infringed on LV's monogram, prompting state media to ask why a French brand controls a design tied to Chinese heritage.

Shenzhen-based Molly Tea says it plans to appeal against the ruling.

Chinese tea chain Molly Tea has been ordered to pay Louis Vuitton 10.3 million yuan (50 million baht) in damages for the unauthorised use of a logo similar to the French luxury…