craZy Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 One whole year later, T-ara and MBK Entertainment trademark dispute comes to a conclusion. On December 28th, 2017, MBK Entertainment applied for trademark rights on T-ara (티아라) in four categories: 41 (entertainment, etc.), 09 (photography, film, etc.), 03 (cosmetics, etc.), and 25 (clothing, etc.). On June 27th of 2018, KIPRIS refused their application in accordance to Article 34 Section 1 Item 6 of the Trademark Act but the final verdict was yet to be made. On August 27th of 2018, MBK Entertainment applied for an extension of two categories: 41 and 09. On October 22nd and November 8th of 2018, categories 03 and 25 were officially rejected respectively. On January 3rd of 2019, category 09 was officially rejected. Finally, on January 8th of 2019, category 41 was officially rejected as well. All applications were rejected on the same grounds, in accordance to Article 34 Section 1 Item 6 of the Trademark Act, that states a trademark that consists of the name, title, portrait, signature, seal/stamp, literary name, pen name, stage name, of a prominent person cannot be registered. The members of T-ara will be able to use their name without interference. *** Source: KIPRIS BLACKDIAMONT and Katy0x 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Ryu Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 The members still acknowledges the label as their group's birthplace. Proof how much they value truth and each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninie Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 I'm just happy they can still use the T-Ara name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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