Huawei and Chanel, the French luxury fashion house, have gone to court over the logo issue. The French fashion brand believes that the new Huawei computer hardware logo is very similar to its old logo. However, the General Court of the European Union today ruled that Huawei's new logo for its computer hardware products will not affect Chanel. The court believes that no one will confuse the new Huawei logo with the Chanel logo
This means that Chanel's lawsuit to protect its logo has temporarily ended in vain. Chanel believes that the logo that Huawei has applied to its computer equipment in the EU is too similar to its own.
Today, the General Court of the European Union in Luxembourg ruled: “The trademarks at issue have some similarities, but their appearance is very different. It is especially worth noting that the curve of the Chanel trademark is more rounded, the lines are thicker, and the direction is horizontal. Whereas the direction of the Huawei trademark is vertical ".
In 2017, Huawei applied for EU trademark protection for its logo used for computer hardware. Chanel opposed this move, saying that "two intertwined half-rings" (Huawei's logo) look like a protected logo. The Chanel logo is known for its cosmetics, perfumes and clothing.
Regarding today's court decision, there is no official comment from Chanel. As for the decision, Chanel has the right to appeal. In 2019, the European Union's Intellectual Property Office (IPO) rejected Chanel's challenge, saying there was no risk of confusion between the two logos.
Huawei registers the trademark HUAWEI COMBO
Huawei applied for a new registration of the HUAWEI COMBO trademark on April 14. As of today, the status of the trademark status is "in process". The phrase “Combo” seems close to what the car will use. Opel Automobile already has a Combo car that dates back to 2011. We don't know if he plans to use this “COMBO” for his car line.
Despite all that, the Chinese manufacturer categorically stated that it will not make the car. However, it will make the components that smart car companies will need. The company says it will not compete with the likes of Xiaomi and Baidu, which want to make cars. Rather, it will collaborate with them to bring the perfect smart cars to market.
