Feds double down on OnePlus seizure, say they violate Apple trademarksThe U.S. government really wants to put OnePlus through the wringer.
What you need to know
The CBP had seized a shipment of OnePlus Buds.
The agency claims that they violate Apple's trademarks.
After facing public scrutiny, the CBP has doubled down on its position.
Earlier today, Feds seized 'counterfeit Apple AirPods' that turned out to be OnePlus Buds. While many had originally thought that the seizure was a gaff on behalf of the U.S. government, the CBP seems to be doubling down on its actions.
In a statement to The Verge, the CBP says that, after examining the shipment, a specialist with the department determined that the headphones do in fact "violate Apple's configuration trademark."
"Upon examining the shipment in question, a CBP import specialist determined that the subject earbuds appeared to violate Apple's configuration trademark. Apple has configuration trademarks on their brand of earbuds, and has recorded those trademarks with CBP," the spokesperson said. Conf...
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Feds double down on OnePlus seizure, say they violate Apple trademarks
