Hanwang Technology

Apple need Hanwang Technology’s blessing to sell its similarly named iPhone in China. Hanwang Technology (also known as Hanvon) is a maker of devices and Chinese handwriting recognition systems, owner of the trademark "i-phone" for mobile phones in China. Their similar name “iPhone” would make it illegal to sell in China. So, Apple said that it is in talks with carrier China Unicom to offer the iPhone. Apple hopes to start sales in China in the next year.