Burberry has scored a major legal victory in Taiwan, reinforcing the strength of trademark law and contractual enforcement.

What happened?
A Taiwan court confirmed that selling apparel with near-identical check patterns infringes Burberry’s trademark rights. Even more importantly, the court upheld contractual penalty clauses from earlier settlements and imposed joint liability on those involved.

Why it matters:

• Pattern-based trademarks can be enforced.
• Penalty clauses remain valid after settlements.
• Repeat infringement leads to heavier damages and joint liability.

The lesson for brands:
Consistent IP enforcement works — and bad-faith infringers will face escalating legal and financial consequences.

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