A copyright dispute between French luxury brand Louis Vuitton and Chinese tea chain Molly Tea has sparked debate in China over the use of traditional Chinese symbols.
A Chinese court ruled that Molly Tea's logo infringed Louis Vuitton's signature four-petal flower monogram and ordered the company to pay 10.3 million yuan, or about 1.5 million U-S dollars, in damages.
The ruling has prompted discussion on Chinese social media and in state media over whether the design can be traced back to ancient Chinese decorative patterns, with some critics accusing Louis Vuitton of monopolizing a traditional motif.
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