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Chinese Court Expands Ruling on Slayer Espresso Knockoffs

A Chinese appellate court has upheld and expanded an earlier ruling involving knockoff Slayer Espresso machines, confirming unfair competition and adding a finding of trademark infringement. The appellate court also...

2026.07.10

Business OperationsChinaCimbali Groupcommercial equipmentCorporateespresso machinesFrédéric ThilICLG NewsIndustryintellectual propertyInternationallegal issuesMarketingProductsRetailShanghaiSlayer Espressotrademark infringementunfair competitionUnited StatesUnited States Patent and Trademark Officeコーヒー

Chinese Court Expands Ruling on Slayer Espresso Knockoffs

A Chinese appellate court has upheld and expanded an earlier ruling involving knockoff Slayer Espresso machines, confirming unfair competition and adding a finding of trademark infringement. The appellate court also...

2026.07.10

Business OperationsChinaCimbali Groupcommercial equipmentCorporateespresso machinesFrédéric ThilICLG NewsIndustryintellectual propertyInternationallegal issuesMarketingProductsRetailShanghaiSlayer Espressotrademark infringementunfair competitionUnited StatesUnited States Patent and Trademark Officeコーヒー

Death Wish Coffee Alleges Trademark Infringement Against Liquid Death

New York-based Death Wish Coffee filed a lawsuit this week against the beverage company Liquid Death, alleging trademark infringement related to yet-to-be-released coffee products. Liquid Death, meanwhile, said on social...

2025.10.11

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