Merchants can collectively defend their rights and interests by counterclaiming, and launch counterclaims against unreasonable places in the lawsuit of Shanghai Wancuitang Company to offset the other party's request. As we all know? Green pepper? It's a famous condiment in Sichuan. Contact with life? Anita. 、? Fennel? Wait a minute. Used for seasoning in the process of making food. Cooking them with fish or mutton can not only remove the fishy smell, but also improve the taste, so they are widely used in many Sichuan restaurants. Even many Sichuan restaurants have green peppers on their signboards, such as green pepper stew fish shops. Shanghai Wancuitang Company specializes in Sichuan cuisine, and the main cuisine is green pepper hairtail. It is in line with the trademark law to register green pepper as a hotel trademark, and there is no problem. But asking other hotels not to use the word green pepper is somewhat abusive. Let's talk about our own views on this matter:

I. Class actions

Is this the same as before? Copper tube Chinese hamburger? 、? Xiaoyao town? The problems brought by trademarks are the same. Because of the epidemic, catering businesses are already very sad, and some small restaurants can hardly survive. Faced with tens of thousands of compensation estimates, there is no way to continue operating directly. So in view of this situation, we can unite and initiate a class action lawsuit.

Second, reasonable rights protection.

On the other hand, it is understandable for Shanghai companies to safeguard their own rights and interests, but only for hotels that have not replicated their business model? Green pepper? It is unreasonable to ask for huge compensation in three words, and the law will not support it.

Third, improve laws and regulations.

Although China's Trademark Law allows the registration of generic names, we should strive to put an end to this abuse of trademark rights, and laws and regulations need to be improved to protect the rights and interests of businesses reasonably and legally.

Do you think there are many hotels in Sichuan with green peppers on their signboards? How should businesses protect their rights and interests? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.