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Does a trademark injunction let you

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take over a U.S. tea shop?

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Molly Tea’s New York dispute separates

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brand rights from operating control.

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The original complaint claims more than

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five million U.S. dollars in damages.

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This review has not verified a final damages award.

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New York operators sued in state court in April.

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The brand side filed the federal case in May.

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In August, the federal court denied reconsideration

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of its narrowed trademark injunction.

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In October, it denied a second injunction request

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aimed at operating control.

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The earlier amended order remained in force.

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These rulings address different requests.

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For a U.S. company working with a Chinese brand,

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preserve the licence, shareholder agreements,

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termination notices, and evidence

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of who controls the business.

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Contact Comply to discuss your China-related brand dispute

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and coordinate next steps with counsel.