It probably is just a part of negotiations between Apple & Proview. Apple has lost its iPad trademark in China. Interesting to note that Proview sold its iPad global trademark to Apple for a mere £35000. Looks like it wants to make amends for it. After all, China can potentially become Apple's biggest market.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/6bc5ba86-20b7-11e1-8133-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1gDBwWB7o
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/6bc5ba86-20b7-11e1-8133-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1gDBwWB7o