However, experts on trademarks and intellectual property said this case is complicated. "Many foreign music bands that I receive in China demand to dine at Real Kungfu, and ask me if that restaurant chain was opened by Bruce Lee." "The company has been playing on the edge to attract customers," said Zhang Ran, a music producer. Many netizens said they have long dined at the fast-food restaurant and thought the logo was Bruce Lee. We feel confused by this lawsuit, and are preparing for court," the company said. "There were disputes years ago over whether our trademarks infringe other's rights, but no verdict was given by authorities or courts. The Chinese fast-food chain said on Thursday the series of trademarks were registered and approved by the State trademark bureau, which now is under the State Intellectual Property Office, and have been used for 15 years. The lawsuit, alleging infringement of personality rights of the late martial arts star by Real Kungfu Catering Management, was filed by Bruce Lee Enterprise LLC, a California-based company run by Lee's daughter, Shannon Lee.Ī Shanghai court accepted the case earlier this month. The daughter of Bruce Lee is suing a Chinese restaurant chain over its use of the kung fu legend's image in its logo. Logo of Real Kungfu Catering Management Company, a Chinese restaurant chain
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