Recently, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) disclosed a case involving malicious trademark squatting: a trademark agency was fined RMB 10,000 for registering table tennis athlete Wang Chuqin’s name as a trademark without authorization. The agency had applied to register Wang’s name across multiple trademark classes without his consent, aiming to profit improperly from his public recognition. Such actions not only infringe upon the personal rights of public figures but also disrupt the integrity of the trademark registration system.Under China’s Trademark Law, registering another person’s name—especially that of a well-known individual—as a trademark without permission constitutes clear-cut malicious squatting. In recent years, CNIPA has intensified efforts to crack down on such speculative registrations, emphasizing that trademark applications should be based on genuine intent to use, not opportunistic profiteering.Although the fine is relatively modest, the penalty sends a strong warning signal. It underscores regulators’ commitment to protecting personal rights and ensuring fair market competition. The case also serves as a reminder to businesses and individuals that trademark filings must comply with legal requirements and respect others’ legitimate rights, avoiding any breach of legal boundaries.
近日，国家知识产权局公布了一起商标恶意抢注案件：某代理机构因抢注乒乓球运动员王楚钦的姓名作为商标，被依法处以1万元罚款。该机构在未获得王楚钦本人授权的情况下，擅自将其姓名注册为多个类别的商标，意图牟取不当利益。此类行为不仅侵犯了公众人物的姓名权，也扰乱了正常的商标注册秩序。根据《中华人民共和国商标法》相关规定，未经授权将他人姓名、尤其是具有一定社会影响力的公众人物姓名申请注册为商标，属于典型的恶意抢注行为。国家知识产权局近年来持续加大对恶意商标注册的打击力度，强调商标注册应以使用为目的，而非投机炒作。此次处罚虽金额不高，但具有重要的警示意义。它表明监管部门对保护公民人格权益和维护市场公平竞争秩序的决心。同时，也提醒企业和个人在进行商标申请时，必须遵守法律法规，尊重他人合法权益，避免触碰法律红线。
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