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Are product names and trademark names close to infringement?
whether the trademark name is close to infringement depends on the specific situation. Without the permission of the trademark registrant, the act of using a trademark that is the same as or similar to the registered trademark on the same kind of goods or similar goods, that is to say, although the trademark names are similar, it is not infringement if it is used in different industries. If the trademark has been applied for as a well-known trademark, there may be some legal risks, depending on the specific situation.

legal basis

article 67 of the trademark law

if a trademark identical to its registered trademark is used on the same commodity without the permission of the trademark registrant, which constitutes a crime, criminal responsibility shall be investigated in accordance with the law in addition to compensating the infringed for the losses. Whoever forges or manufactures another person's registered trademark logo without authorization or sells a forged or manufactured registered trademark logo, which constitutes a crime, shall be investigated for criminal responsibility in accordance with the law, in addition to compensating the losses of the infringed party. Whoever knowingly sells goods with counterfeit registered trademarks, which constitutes a crime, shall be investigated for criminal responsibility according to law, in addition to compensating the losses of the infringed.