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Popular Hong Kong Wall Removed Over MTR Trademark Concerns

2/15/2026

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A souvenir shop in Hong Kong removed lettering from a wall resembling MTR signage due to trademark and copyright concerns.
The MTR Corporation said it values intellectual property protection but did not confirm if it requested the removal.
The wall in Causeway Bay featured nine MTR station names in signature colors.
It had become a popular photo spot for mainland Chinese visitors.
The removal followed significant attention on social media.

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A souvenir shop in Hong Kong removed lettering from a wall resembling MTR signage due to trademark and copyright concerns.
The MTR Corporation said it values intellectual property protection but did not confirm if it requested the removal.
The wall in Causeway Bay featured nine MTR station names in signature colors.
It had become a popular photo spot for mainland Chinese visitors.
The removal followed significant attention on social media.