According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple has offered to settle with Chinese company Proview after a lLong, ongoing battle over the iPad trademark in China. While the amount of compensation offered has not been disclosed, Proview's lawyers have not yet agreed to the deal and claim a "big gap' remains in reaching a settlement.
Recently there was speculation that the trademark battle might have lead to Apple holding off from launching the new iPad in the country. The case and negotiation process will continue at the Higher People’s Court of Guangdong, as separate complaints filed by Proview in February will seek compensation for alleged infringement of IP laws in the country.
In an interview with Xinhua on Sunday, Proview's lawyer Xie Xianghui was positive negotiations were progressing:
"We feel that the attitude of Apple Inc. has changed. Although they expressed that they were willing to negotiate, they have never taken any action before. But now, they are having conversations with us, and we have begun to consult on the case."
Apple has found it's products to be in very high demand and sales will not be effected at all in the country as this case continues.
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