Chinese court confirms Bridgestone’s lawsuit victory
Bridgestone Corporation reports success in its lawsuit against Chinese manufacturer Guangming Tyre Group regarding the infringement of its design patent rights. The case began in May 2011, when Bridgestone filed a lawsuit in the Beijing Second Intermediate People's Court, alleging its design patent rights were violated by Guangming Tyre Group. Specifically, Bridgestone claimed Guangming was manufacturing and selling tyres that used the Japanese tyre maker’s patented truck and bus tyre tread patterns. Guangming produces tyres under the Heshan and Chaoyinsu brand names.