Posted on 02/22/2017 6:38:39 AM PST by simpson96
Ivanka Trump has become a hot commodity in China, or least her name has.
Since her father was elected president in November, at least 65 applications have been filed in China to trademark the name "Ivanka," according to data from the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System. SCMP reports that these trademark applications are for a wide-ranging variety of products including supplements, alcohol, tissues and wallpaper.
At the same time, the Global Times reports that 40 companies in China have used the Chinese characters for Ivanka Trump's name (伊万卡) in their company registrations. The companies are predominantly involved in selling things like cosmetics and underwear.
It's not yet clear how many of these applications will be approved by China's trademark authority; however, it's obvious that Ivanka could use some of her dear old dad's "luck" in the matter.
Donald Trump has been embroiled in trademark disputes with Chinese companies for more than decade; however, winning the presidential election seems to have granted Trump an extra degree of protection in the murky area of Chinese trademark law. Last week, he was granted a yuge court victory, winning a 10-year "Trump" trademark for building construction services.
But the battle has really only just begun with another 49 Chinese trademark applications for Trump still pending -- all of which were made during his presidential campaign -- not to mention 77 marks already registered in his own name, most of which will come up for renewal within the next four years.
After the decision, some experts voiced their concerns over how foreign governments could exert influence over the US president through how they deal with his beloved brand.
This same logic could also be applied to future cases involving Ivanka. Earlier this month, Trump took to Twitter to express his outrage at
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Hey snowflakes! How dem “boycotts” workin’ for ya! LOL.
Lol! Yes! Ivanka is winning even over in China :)
Trademarked in China but are they authorized by IT?
Doesn't sound like it. They've trademarked a name, a first name. Even if she wanted to I highly doubt Ivanka Trump would ever see a penny from any of this.
Nordstrom’s and Macy’s were unavailable for comment.
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— Oscar Wilde
MSM is planting stories, (I won’t post as a seperate thread), that Ivanka Trump has not paid taxes.
This slime-ball crap will continue on and on.
The bottom line, from what I heard was that it was a private vendor that owed the state tax.
New York Files Tax Warrant Against Ivanka Trump For Dodging State Taxes
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