Typhoon " Morak " blow into building materials dustry---emit the same name ceramic(2009/8/11)
The NO.1 net of building industry in China reported that, Typhoon "Morak "brought about by heavy rain and strong wind arrived in Jiangsu Province has resulted in the affected provinces and municipalities through its not small. However, in the eyes of speculators, " Morak " is a good brand name, recently registered by Nanjing has been building businesses, "Morak " trademark.
"Morak"is the second rename to typhoon . This reporter learned that, "Morak" English name Morakot, from Thailand, in Thai means "naughty monkey." Earlier, in 2003 the first tropical storm on the 9th also been named as the "Morak."
Nanjing has been set its sight on the "Morak." The right path from the Nanjing & Trademark Law Office was informed that staff had received several calls, and we hope "Morak" registered as a trademark. Nanjing Cheng Building Materials business is to cybersquatting "Morak" one of the applicants.
According to him, their main production company bathroom, ceramic, range and other products, these products just wind, water, and the "Morak" remember the name of another better, so he hope to register "Morak" trademark, with in building materials products.
Typhoon name will be registered as trademarks, is not the first time in Nanjing. 2005, Typhoon No. 9, "Matsa" after the departure of some people to be registered as trademarks. Caused countless people affected by the typhoon names registered as trademarks, have caused no small controversy, Nanjing Ching trademark office reported.
(by China Leiyuan, 2009/8/11)