Changsha Intermediate People's Court successfully reconciled a trademark infringement case by using network video software between the plaintiff in Shanghai and the accused in Chongqing for the first time on Feb 7, 2012, www.efaw.cn reported Tuesday.

"It was inconvenient for the reconciliation of both parties in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province, because of the far distance and the Spring Festival peak travel season," said Li Bo, the presiding judge.

The court was able to communicate with both parties, and declared the network audio, video and texts as valid court trial records.

"The online video way of mediation helped us save our time and cost, and I have saved 3,000 yuan in travel expenditure," said the plaintiff, surnamed Zhang.