In 2009 , Apple paid Proview Taiwan a sum of $ 55,000 for use of the `` iPad '' name in mainland China . Apple loses right to iPhone trademark in Brazil . Brazil patent regulator affirms local tech firm owns exclusive rights through 2018 . Comment: Apple has endured past trademark problems in China , Japan , U.S .
Apple loses right to iPhone trademark in Brazil . Brazil patent regulator affirms local tech firm owns exclusive rights through 2018 . Comment: Apple has endured past trademark problems in China , Japan , U.S .