In 2002, Apple applies for the trademark iPhone in China. At the launch of the trademark in 2007, the trademark iPhone was also applied for by a Chinese company for leather handbags and phone boxes.
2012 Apple initiated a procedure against this trademark application before the Chines Trademark Authorities. Their request was denied and this decision has been confirmed by the Chines Court and subsequently the Chinese Higher Court. Xintong Tjandi Technology may use their brand, because Apple was not able to prove that the trademark iPhone was a well-known trademark in 2007 (Apple initiated sales in China in 2009).
