After conducting thorough investigations, the German company appealed to the Second Intermediate Court of Shanghai, filing a lawsuit for damages and requesting an injunction regarding patent infringements. After a process lasting only four months, the Shanghai court issued a ruling confirming the patent infringement and ordering the manufacturer to cease production and sales of the counterfeit products, as well as imposing damages.
The ruling is a significant positive development for the HARTING technology group, as it not only weakens the competitor's market position but also serves as a warning to companies that infringe patent rights now or in the future.
HARTING is an international company with a particularly strong presence in Asian markets. The technology group has held patents in China since the early 1990s, although effective enforcement has been questionable until now. The outcome of the recent legal proceedings demonstrates that intellectual property is now also protected in China. By acting decisively, HARTING has made it clear that the company will assert its intellectual property rights worldwide and will not hesitate to pursue appropriate legal action, both now and in the future.
