Apple vows to fight on after iPhone trademark blow in China

This week it emerged that Apple has lost a trademark suit in China against a Beijing-based company that produces ‘iPhone’ branded handbags and leather goods. A spokesperson for the latter said that the company is open to future collaborations with the tech giant. However, Apple has told World Trademark Review that it intends to seek a retrial at the Supreme People's Court and will continue to vigorously protect its trademark rights in China.