January 03, 2024
A Michigan federal judge on Tuesday dismissed Hong Kong-based manufacturer Nine HKG's suit against Ford Motor Co., after they reached a settlement to end claims Ford improperly restricted the use of its most recognizable logo and that Nine didn't pay Ford royalties under a licensing deal.
October 18, 2022
Ford Motor Co. is facing a breach-of-contract lawsuit from Hong Kong-based manufacturer Nine HKG, claiming it violated a trademark licensing agreement by restricting the use of Ford's most recognizable logos on tools that the auto company had agreed to allow Nine HKG to make and sell.