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AsADORandNewJeansclash over the use of the new name NJZ, legal experts are weighing in on the issue.
AttorneyKo Sang Rokfrom the YouTube channel’Attack on Lawyer’explained,The NewJeans trademark belongs to ADOR.
If they were released from their contracts without penalties, using the trademark would still constitute infringement.
It appears they created the abbreviation NJZ as a workaround, but there is still a trademark infringement issue.
Attorney Ko further warned,Under trademark law, infringement is a criminal offense.
Their choice of name seems to carry the risk of criminal liability.
There is a 99.9% chance that legal authorities will deem NJZ a confusingly similar trademark to NewJeans.
Taking such actions at this stage is extremely risky.
Additionally, if ADOR suffers damages, the members could be responsible for compensation.
The first hearing in ADORs lawsuit to confirm the validity of NewJeans exclusive contracts is scheduled for April 3.
The outcome of this legal battle is expected to have significant implications for the group’s future.
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