The court found the direct copy accusation for five design elements to be verifiable and found that the similarity between the two vehicles was deceptive to customers.
Has won a Chinese car factory against Land Rover.
The Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), a Jiangling Motor Corporation, manufacturer of Landwind X7, may be a precedent for victory in a Chinese court.
JLR has sued Jiangling Motors because the Landwind X7 leisure vehicle reminiscent of the Range Rover Evoque premium crossover in several details.
The court found the direct copy accusation for five design elements to be verifiable and found that the similarity between the two vehicles was deceptive to customers.
The Beijing court ruled that the sale and production of Landwind X7 should be suspended immediately. In addition, JLR may also claim compensation.
“We are delighted with the decision of the Beijing court. This further strengthens our intention to invest in China. This proof of proper copyright protection clearly indicates that design and innovation are well protected in China, and that the rights of customers are adequately protected, ”said Keith Benjamin, global legal department for Jaguar Land Rover, Automobilwoche.de, Germany director.
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