As DeepSeek knock-offs flourish, China curbs false trademarks capitalising on AI hype
Chinese authorities have blocked 63 trademark applications containing the name "DeepSeek", citing attempts to exploit the AI start-up's popularity for improper gains. The National Intellectual Property Administration stated that these applications demonstrated a clear intention to capitalize on the hype surrounding DeepSeek's AI models.
DeepSeek, based in Hangzhou, has gained global recognition for its high-performance open-source large language models, developed at a relatively low cost. Despite maintaining a low profile, the company's commitment to open-source technology and the publication of its research have drawn applause from developer communities, while also attracting increased scrutiny and potential trademark disputes, with some companies possibly based in Hong Kong attempting to register the name.
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Chinese authorities have blocked 63 trademark applications containing the name "DeepSeek", citing attempts to exploit the AI start-up's popularity for improper gains. The National Intellectual Property Administration stated that these applications demonstrated a clear intention to capitalize on the hype surrounding DeepSeek's AI models.
DeepSeek, based in Hangzhou, has gained global recognition for its high-performance open-source large language models, developed at a relatively low cost. Despite maintaining a low profile, the company's commitment to open-source technology and the publication of its research have drawn applause from developer communities, while also attracting increased scrutiny and potential trademark disputes, with some companies possibly based in Hong Kong attempting to register the name.
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