By Wil Longbottom Last updated at 4:37 PM on 14th February 2012 A Chinese technology firm that claims it owns the iPad trademark is planning on seeking a ban on exports of Apple's computer tablets from China, a lawyer for the company has said. If successful, the move could deal a blow to the U.S. tech giant's iPad sales worldwide. Not only is China a huge consumer market, but it is a major production base for the U.S. company's products including the iPad, iPhone and iPod. Potential shortage? iPads on sale in a store in Zurich. There are fears sales could plummet if a Chinese company successfully blocks exports in a row over trademark ownership
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Proview Technology (Shenzen) seeks ban on export of iPads in ongoing trademark row
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Move could affect sales as stocks dry up worldwide
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Chinese company won legal ruling last year which states it has iPad trademark
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Authorities in some Chinese cities order retailers to stop selling iPads over row
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Apple could be forced to settle with company, appeal to higher court or face damaging enforcement action in China
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