Apple Legally Failed to Halt Huawei's Registration in China of the Trademark 'MatePod' on the basis that it was too close to 'AirPods' It's being reported in Hong Kong that Apple has lost another legal attempt to block Huawei Technology Co’s use of the "MatePod" branding, this time for a pair of earbuds, according to the Trademark Office of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). Like in the U.S., before a trademark is issued, there is a period of opposition granted to those who feel a certain trademark shouldn't be granted. In this same process in China, Apple opposed…