- Septwolves
Septwolves (zh-sp|s=七匹狼|p=Qīpǐláng) is a tobacco and clothing brand based in
Fujian ,People's Republic of China . The brand was registered in 1990. [http://www.septwolves.com/english/ Company website] ] It was the subject of a Hong Kong trademark case which divided it between two businesses. [Hong Kong SAR Intellectual Property Department [http://www.ipd.gov.hk/eng/intellectual_property/trademarks/trademarks_decisions/decision/DEC200117507OP.pdf Application No. 200117507] ]Tobacco
The tobacco brand is promoted by the
Longyan Cigarette Factory under the auspices of the Jinjiang Tobacco Monopoly Bureau, and is used nationwide for cigarettes. The Irish journalist Mark Godfrey called it "one of the biggest cigarette makers in the country" [Mark Godfrey (on Sina.com, but probably copied from elsewhere) [http://edu.sina.com.cn/l/2004-01-16/59771.html 《中国周刊》1月号封面文章：法拉利F1赛车] ]Clothing
The clothing business, started in 1990 in Jinjiang, and is now based in
Xiamen . In 1992 it was recognized as a 'Reputable Brand in Fujian', and the next year the trademark was registered overseas. It claims to be "one of the most famous men's clothing makers in China"China Retail News [http://www.chinaretailnews.com/2008/02/27/1045-septwolves-purchases-entire-business-street/ Septwolves Purchases Entire Business Street] , 27 February 2008] and has now expanded into womenswear and childrenswear.In 2000, the garment business was restructured. In February 2002, US President
George W.Bush was presented with samples as part of his visit to China. The company has had endorsement or sponsorship deals withChyi Chin andReal Madrid . In 2006, it was ranked 303rd most influential brand in Asia.Since 6th August 2004, the garment business has been listed on the
Shenzhen Stock Exchange as Fujian Septwolves Industry Stock Co.The group also operates a number of enterprises in Fujian, including commercial property in
Quanzhou worth overRMB 100 million.References
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