‘UrWork’ can’t use name on New York office

Bloomberg

Chinese co-working company UrWork plans to open its first location in Manhattan early next year, but its name likely won’t be on the door.
WeWork Cos., the New York-based startup, sued UrWork this month, arguing that the Chinese company’s name infringes on its trademarks. As part of the case, a judge ruled that Serendipity Labs, a co-working company that is partnering with UrWork to open the new location, can’t use UrWork’s name anywhere outside of China on places such as its website, office, or promotional materials.
“Today we achieved an important victory,” WeWork said. “We are pleased this case is moving forward well so quickly.” Serendipity Labs declined to comment.
UrWork said: “We are actively cooperating with the court to proceed with all due juridical handlings. We reserve our rights of appealing as a foreign (Chinese) business player in New York. We stay committed to and will not relinquish New York as an instrumental market in our global expansion strategy.”