Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Maanya Sachdeva

Manolo Blahnik wins the right to use its own name in China after 22-year battle

Getty

Manolo Blahnik has secured the right to use its own name in China after the company won a 22-year-long trademark battle against a local buisnessman.

The luxury retail brand has not operated in the country for over two decades since Fang Yuzhou registered his footwear company under the name “Manolo & Blahnik” in 1999.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.