"Mediation is very likely because the trademark remains Shenzhen Proview's property, according to official records. Taiwan Proview cannot make a decision on behalf of Shenzhen Proview because they are two separate companies," said Zhu Kongmiao, a Beijing lawyer.

She added that Apple has maintained a tough posture despite pressure from Proview Shenzhen because the two sides are wrestling to reach an agreement on a price for the transfer of the rights.

Zhang Lichao, an Apple fan, said he would buy the iPad regardless of its name or copyright.

"I'm not blindly supporting Apple. I ignore Proview Shenzhen's accusation because it has not made any product like the iPad that is worthy of our nation's pride or that is worth fighting for."

Questions:

1. What company is claiming ownership of the iPad trademark in China?

2. What is the company trying to do?

3. What is Apple's position?

Answers:

1.Proview Technology Shenzhen.

2.It's calling on customs authorities to bar the export and import of Apple's iPad 3.

3.Apple says it bought the name from Proview Taiwan, which is associated with but still a separate entity from the Shenzhen company.

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