Starship Cancels IVE Trademark Lawsuit, Apologizes for Confusion Caused by Agent’s Independent Action

Oct 02, 2025

Starship Cancels IVE Trademark Lawsuit, Apologizes for Confusion Caused by Agent’s Independent Action



Starship Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as Starship) has expressed its position on the controversy over the IVE trademark lawsuit.

Starship confirmed on the 2nd that this case was carried out independently by the agent without prior consultation with the Company" he said.

The Company then reviewed the legality of the proceedings as soon as it became aware of the fact and promptly dropped the lawsuit. We are deeply sorry for the confusion caused by many people in the process."




Starship also respects the rights and hard work of those who have faithfully carried out their business for a long time as well as the protection of the rights and interests of artists. In the future, we will manage such things more carefully and do our best to prevent unnecessary misunderstandings from occurring to artists and fans."

Starship Cancels IVE Trademark Lawsuit, Apologizes for Confusion Caused by Agent’s Independent Action
Earlier, leather workshop Ibred Goods said Starship sent a notice of a trial to cancel the registration of the trademark on September 30.

Owner A said "Ibreadgoods registered in a total of four product lines in 2019 and will debut in 2021." I've already done all the trademark registration in 2019 with the operator since 2015.Even though there are exhibitions and collaborations with public institutions, just searching for Ib Leather Goods or Ib Leather Workshop, why did you judge like this?"




He then appealed, `We have to protect the brand even if we are taking a break from operation right now because we have inherited the spirit of the workshop that we have operated since our parents' times.'

Upon hearing the news, Starship quickly started to check the facts, and as soon as it recognized that the legal process had been carried out through an agent without the consent of Starship or Ive, it began to cancel. Starship's accurate response also gave small business owners a sigh of relief.

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Starship Cancels IVE Trademark Lawsuit, Apologizes for Confusion Caused by Agent’s Independent Action




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