Yet another one. China Hearsay: all Apple, all the time. {sigh}Proview, Apple & Customs — reality checkJust wanted to make a quick note here this morning after seeing some of the press reports on this Customs issue overnight, many of which are quoting yours truly but making some assumptions that need a bit more nuance (some of the headlines on the tech sites are particularly over the top). The ability of Proview, the owner of the iPad trademark in China, to file with China Customs is clear. The general authority of Customs to halt imports/exports of infringing goods under customs law is also c...

Yet another one. China Hearsay: all Apple, all the time. {sigh}Proview, Apple & Customs — reality checkJust wanted to make a quick note here this morning after seeing some of the press reports on this Customs issue overnight, many of which are quoting yours truly but making some assumptions that need a bit more nuance (some of the headlines on the tech sites are particularly over the top). The ability of Proview, the owner of the iPad trademark in China, to file with China Customs is clear. The general authority of Customs to halt imports/exports of infringing goods under customs law is also c...