Apple's new iPad could be banned in China if it does not resolve a trademark issue with
Chinese firm Proview Technology.
It has previously tried to ban the sale of the tablet in China but to no avail.
However, in a new attempt, the nearly bankrupt Proview, has sent an open letter to China's technology supplies and resellers - asking them to
stop storing and shipping the iPad as of Thursday.
"Anybody who continues to do so will be seen as intentionally infringing rights and the company will adopt the most severe measures by taking legal action," the letter said.
Apple's new device, named
"New iPad" and launched on Wednesday, offers 3.1 million pixels, which is a higher screen resolution than an HDTV.