A Brief Comparison of Punitive Damages for Trademark Infringement in China and the United States

Ying Bi, LL.M '26
Introduction The punitive damages system for trademark infringement serves as an important legal mechanism to combat malicious conduct and protect brand value. Although both China and the United States employ punitive damages as a mechanism to deter intentional infringement, their approaches differ significantly due to distinct legal traditions and policy objectives, particularly in legal foundations, […]