Community News: Former Aptos Chinese Ambassador Registered Chinese Trademark After Termination and Disrupted Community Activities

BlockBeats News, on September 2, according to crypto KOL @cryptobraveHQ, the former Aptos Chinese ambassador, after being terminated, preemptively registered the Aptos trademark and brand in China and interfered with Aptos-supported Chinese community activities. This individual previously received a monthly salary of 200 USDT and registered social media accounts related to the Aptos Chinese community before leaving, disseminating information about Aptos.

Legal practitioners stated that international trademark squatting has occurred across various industries globally, but is relatively rare in the Web3 sector. Although the probability of defending rights through legal means is high, the process is costly, lengthy, and the outcome is uncertain. For Web3 project teams, such actions not only disrupt original brand strategies but may also allow squatters to leverage brand recognition for product or token sales, posing potential risks.