In 2021 Huawei Technology Co., Ltd. (“Huawei”) added a new trademark to its portfolio, the “Huawei Matepod” trademark. Apple Inc (“Apple”) claimed that Huawei “maliciously duplicated” its trademarks, “which might have a harmful impact on society”, believing that the trademark plagiarizes “airpods”, “earpods” and other trademarks. However, the CNIPA believes that the evidences provided by Apple are insufficient and lack factual basis. Therefore, CNIPA approves the trademark registration of “Huawei Matepod”.

CNIPA found the English letter composition of the trademarks of both parties is different, and there are obvious differences in pronunciation and overall appearance. Therefore, the trademarks of both parties do not constitute similar trademarks used on similar goods, and their coexistence in similar goods generally will not cause confusion and misunderstanding of consumers. Apple still has the chance to file invalidations against any
registered “Huawei Matepod” trademarks. We will have to see whether or not that will happen.

🔗Source: http://www.hfgip.com/…/huawei-wins-against-apple-over…