RCF S.p.A. has obtained a favorable final judgment from the courts of the People’s Republic of China, stopping the unauthorized use of its “RCF” trademark by Ningbo S&A Electronics Co., Ltd.
The Intermediate People’s Court of Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, upheld an earlier judgment finding that Ningbo S&A Electronics’ use of the “RCF” and “rcf” marks in online promotions infringed RCF’s registered trademark rights. The court ordered the company to cease all unauthorized use and compensate RCF for economic losses and legal expenses.
This judgment marks an important step in RCF’s global brand protection program and underlines the company’s commitment to safeguarding its intellectual property, reputation, customers, and authorized sales network.
“For RCF, trademark protection is not only a legal matter. It is a direct commitment to the people who choose our products and rely on the authenticity associated with our name,” said Gioia Molinari, Director of Marketing and PR at RCF. “This judgment confirms that the exploitation of our brand will not be tolerated. We will continue to take decisive action worldwide to protect our assets, our partners, and the integrity of the professional audio market.”
Why Authenticity Matters to RCF Customers
Genuine RCF products are developed through an integrated process that combines advanced acoustic research, transducer design, custom electronics, mechanical engineering, and software development, supported by rigorous quality control at every stage.
Counterfeit, unauthorized, or misleadingly promoted products can compromise the reliability, safety, performance, and long-term value that professionals expect from RCF.
How to Ensure You Are Buying Genuine RCF
When purchasing a product bearing the RCF name, customers should be able to rely on a guarantee of quality, integrity, and support. To protect customers from misleading promotions and substandard equipment, RCF recommends purchasing professional audio solutions only through verified channels:
- Verify your dealer
Check dealer authorization status on the official RCF website. If in doubt, contact RCF support to confirm distributor or dealer authenticity. - Look for the RCF Security Hologram
The RCF Security Hologram has been designed to help customers ascertain that the product they have purchased is an authentic RCF product. - Verify the serial number
The product serial number can be verified through the MY RCF section of the official RCF website. - Choose the genuine advantage
Authentic RCF products are supported by RCF’s engineering expertise, official documentation, software compatibility, professional training, and comprehensive global service network.
RCF will continue to monitor global marketplaces and strengthen cooperation with international authorities to prevent future infringements. The company thanks its customers, partners, and distributors for their ongoing trust and vigilance.
Court and Trademark References
Final Judgment Reference: No. (2026) Zhe 02 Min Zhong 772, issued by the Intermediate People’s Court of Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province.
First-Instance Judgment Reference: No. (2025) Zhe 0203 Min Chu 25515, issued by the People’s Court of Haishu District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province.
Infringed Registered Trademarks: No. 33141970 and No. G565816.
