Fudan University is one of the most prestigious universities in China, but last week it was accused of plagiarizing the iconic iOS Touch ID. The university marked 110 years of existence and apart from the alleged copying of the main element of the Touch ID icon, the university was also accused of copying some elements of a video clip created by the university in Tokyo some time ago.
If you look at the images above, you will see that the emblem of the university of Fudan is quite similar to the visible fingerprint on the Touch ID icon used by Apple for its iOS. Although many companies in China copy Apple products or design elements, now we are talking about a university that shamelessly copies not only Apple, but also another university.
Fudan University is one of China's most elite universities. This week, it is being accused of not only ripping off a famous Japanese university, but also Apple. Some week! Online in China, people have been quick to point out that the university's anniversary logo looks like the Apple Touch ID icon.
If it is relatively easy to expect a Chinese company to copy something that is produced in another country, or even locally, few expect universities to do the same, considering what they promote. However, if universities copy from various companies, it is clear that the educational environment in China encourages the theft of intellectual property, which is later carried out by students.
