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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36561428

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So if I'm reading that correctly, the Chinese company bought the lawsuit against Apple for copying the Chinese design ? slight_smile
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http://9to5mac.com/2016/06/17/iphone-copies-chinese-phone-beijing/

 

And it is not even a lookalike !

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As per the comments, the fact that China has an Intellectual Property Office is hilarious by any standards tongue
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Not sure Apple will pursue anything further. They need China...Already lost two lawsuits against them recently?...

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Beijing is a big market for them tho.
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I'll bet they pull all production out of China within 2 years.
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@Beenherebefore wrote:
I'll bet they pull all production out of China within 2 years.

And watch the prices rocket once the slave labour market is removed !

 

But the same issues are all around the world with counterfeit products just a shame big brands are targeted !!!

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The thing is China is fast becoming a leader in the mobile phone market. A number of the regulars on here have phones from China and think they are brilliant. Prices are far lower as well....

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And don't forget your android tv box wink
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