Liquor makers decry Maotai trademark  

茅台申请“国酒”惹争议

近期，贵州茅台申请“国酒茅台”商标一事，引发业内外极大的关注。如果不是业内人士向媒体透露，“国酒茅台”也许就将隐匿于当期初审公告中的逾两万个商标中，无声无息地在十月份“转正”。

BEIJING (CNS) – Chinese liquor producers, including Fenjiu, Ruyang Dukang and Wuliangye, have stepped up to oppose an application by Maotai for a "national wine" trademark.

In an open letter, Ruyang Dukang said most people can't afford the high price of Maotai, so it is improper to call it the "national wine."

The application passed a preliminary examination by the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce in July.

According to Chinese trademark law, Maotai will receive the trademark if there are no objections, or if the objections are invalid, in three months.