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Despite China being notorious for its pervasive trademark squatting, the move has sparked an ethical debate about the Trump family’s overall business ambitions and the balance of power in trade talks.
China has granted another five trademarks to Ivanka Trump as trade talks with her father’s administration are in full swing, while the previous ones, approved earlier in January, cover a whole range of products and services from wedding dresses to brokerages. Four trademarks, including child care centres, sunglasses and chic party outfits, were approved on Sunday, while a fifth, dealing with brokerage services, charitable fundraising and art valuation, were approved earlier, on January 6, according to online trademark records. Continue reading “China Greenlights Five New Trademarks for Ivanka Trump Amid Ongoing Trade Talks”