China’s intellectual property regulator said it has rejected more than 400 improper trademark registration applications, many of which are related to Bing Dwen Dwen (冰墩墩), the mascot for the Beijing Winter Olympics, and Chinese Olympic skier Gu Ailing (谷爱凌).

Since 2019, a few individuals and enterprises have attempted to maliciously use the reputation of the Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic mascots and athletes to apply for trademarks.

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