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Suzhou Court Orders $1.5 M Payment Over LV Design Dispute

7/8/2026

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Suzhou court ordered Molly Tea to pay 10.3 million yuan ($1.5 million) to Louis Vuitton for trademark infringement.
Beijing Daily and Global Times reported netizens accusing Louis Vuitton of monopolizing ancient Chinese motifs.
The dispute centers on Louis Vuitton’s four-petal flower design, which commentators say resembles patterns from ancient China.
Louis Vuitton marked its 130th monogram anniversary, noting the design draws on neo-gothic ornamentation and Japonism.

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Suzhou court ordered Molly Tea to pay 10.3 million yuan ($1.5 million) to Louis Vuitton for trademark infringement.
Beijing Daily and Global Times reported netizens accusing Louis Vuitton of monopolizing ancient Chinese motifs.
The dispute centers on Louis Vuitton’s four-petal flower design, which commentators say resembles patterns from ancient China.
Louis Vuitton marked its 130th monogram anniversary, noting the design draws on neo-gothic ornamentation and Japonism.