Lawsuits
Mostly copyright infringes, a list of known Chinese and foreign cases.

Nanjing Automobile Corporation (MG) versus Sports and Racing Europe (MG XPower)

 Accusation: Sports and Racing Europe were infringing the MG marks for which they had no entitlement.
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Daimler A.G. versus Shuanghuan and its European importers

Accusation: Shuanghuan Noble (Bubble) is a copy of the Smart Fortwo.Date: December 2008.Court: Bologna, Italy.
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Daimler A.G. versus Flybo and German importer

Accusation: Flybo 6000ZK is a copy of the Smart Fortwo.
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Goldstar versus Proton

  Accusation: Proton is being sued for alleged breach of contract by its former Chinese joint-venture partner Goldstar Heavy Industrial Co. Ltd.
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Fiat versus Great Wall

Accusation: the Great Wall GWPeri is a copy of the Fiat Panda.
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BMW versus Shuanghuan and European Importers

Accusation: Shuanghuan SCEO is a blatant copy of the BMW X5. Date: June 2008.Court: Munich, Germany.
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Neoplan (M.A.N. A.G.) versus Zonda Bus & Coach Group

Accusation: Zonda's A9 Bus is a copy of a Neoplan bus named Starliner.
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Shenyang Jinbei Brilliance versus Qinghuangdao Jincheng Automobile

Accusation: Jincheng Minibus is a copy of the Jinbei Haise Aiwing.
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Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile Co. Ltd. versus Shanghai-Maple Auto Co. Ltd.

 Accusation: Dongfeng-Citroën alleged that Shanghai Maple used Citroen's core chassis technology in producing its models.
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Honda versus Lifan

Accusation: Honda accused Lifan of using the name Hongda on motorcycles.Date: September 2005.Court: Beijing No. 2 Intermediate People's Court, China.
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