Competition - Inside Story of Toyota Suing Geely for Trademark Infringement

Author: Xue Ke
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: "The market is a competition between products, and behind the products is a competition in technology. Technology is guaranteed by the intellectual property system. When Chinese enterprises are gradually gaining strength, they must learn to practice 'just defense'." Zhong Shi (Automotive Marketing Expert, General Manager of Zhi Ce Auto Industry)
"The value of a person lies in wisdom; the value of a nation lies in its integrity. 'Competition' truly reflects the entire process in which national enterprises uphold their brands with the courage of national self-respect and self-reliance. It is a classic masterpiece in the history of Chinese automotive development. The book also profoundly reveals the hidden issues behind the intellectual property rights litigation of Chinese automotive enterprises, leaving a deep and thought-provoking impact." Wang Junji (President and Editor-in-Chief of Auto Times Magazine)
"Intellectual property rights have always been the cornerstone and hope of a nation's survival. When 'Competition' presents this challenging topic to us, we can fully grasp the bloodshed, resilience, wisdom, and the struggle and pursuit of a national enterprise." Zhang Zhongyu (President of Auto Guide Magazine)
"Why did Toyota sue Geely? Because Geely's development exceeded Toyota's expectations, shattering its dream of dominating the Chinese market. Why couldn't it win? Because Geely had no grounds for complaint, and more importantly, it is deeply rooted in the fertile soil of China, with its profound traditions and heritage." Li Yang (Director of the Editorial Department of Auto Friend Magazine)
"In specific circumstances, legal disputes can also evolve into a marketing strategy. This is a flexible application of innovative marketing ideas within the existing resource system. This book meticulously records a piece of history, allowing us to see the fierce clash between Chinese and foreign enterprises under the backdrop of globalization, as well as the survival and development wisdom of domestic enterprises." Duan Chuanmin (Executive Editor-in-Chief of New Marketing Magazine)
In the 21st century, the sharpest weapon in the competition of global giants—intellectual property—has become the most challenging issue for domestic enterprises in China since its entry into the WTO. Against the backdrop of fierce international competition, this book focuses on the lawsuit filed by the global automotive giant Toyota against the renowned private automotive manufacturer Geely in China for trademark infringement and unfair competition, tracing the causes and consequences of the case. It presents to readers one of the most classic cases in the field of intellectual property rights in China since the founding of the nation. Based on the author's personal experience and access to extensive inside information, the book analyzes the dilemmas and frustrations faced by domestic and foreign enterprises in the field of intellectual property rights.
The book is divided into four parts and seventeen chapters, providing a sharp analysis of the international context and the growth processes of both sides, documenting the entire case, and describing the (struggle and competition) between Toyota and Geely over more than a year of court proceedings. At the same time, the author also unravels the complex relationships within the case, reveals Toyota's motives for taking legal action, and exposes the true reasons behind Geely's grievances, disclosing many little-known inside stories of China's automotive intellectual property rights cases against foreign companies. Throughout the book, cases involving Chery, Shuanghuan, and Honda, as well as Lifan and Honda, Honda and Huari, and Yamaha and Gaitian, are also interwoven, offering valuable insights for Chinese enterprises participating in international market competition in the era of the knowledge economy.