China university trademarks emblem, sparks speculation over potential Armani logo dispute

The prestigious Zhejiang University in eastern China has registered its eagle-shaped pattern on the school emblem as a trademark, sparking heated discussion on social media that the move was aimed at preventing a possible legal battle with the luxury brand Armani. The eagle in the university’s badge bears a striking visual resemblance to the logo of the Italian high-end fashion brand, the China Business News reported. Many Chinese netizens said the university – based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang...

By Alice Yan