Controversies
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2017
Trademark and intellectual-property dispute
Shanghai Dafu Rubber and the United States-based Feiyue International disputed ownership, authenticity, and territorial trademark rights. Dafu argued that the international registration process took place while Chinese enterprises were adjusting to a changing intellectual-property environment. Patrice Bastian, associated with the international business, argued that the internationally registered products were the legitimate Feiyue and described Chinese products as counterfeit. Dafu retained rights in China, while Feiyue International retained rights in several overseas markets. Dafu's action concerning rights in France was unsuccessful.