"Evidence Exists of Youngtak's 15 Billion Won Demand... Youngtak Makgeolli Manufacturer's Counterattack, Please Watch"

Yeongtak's Side Announces Legal Action
Yecheon Brewery "Yeongtak Missed Patent Office Deadline Using Busy Schedule as Excuse"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Na Ye-eun] Amid trot singer Youngtak (38, Park Youngtak)'s camp announcing legal action against Yecheon Brewery, the manufacturer of 'Youngtak Makgeolli,' Yecheon Brewery released an official statement claiming "We have evidence of the 15 billion KRW demand."

Earlier, Youngtak's side, which has been in conflict with Yecheon Brewery, stated on the 17th, "We are pursuing legal action against Yecheon Brewery's illegal and unfair acts," adding, "We will correct the false information spread by Yecheon Brewery and fully disclose their unfair scheme to seize trademark rights."

In response, on the 19th, Yecheon Brewery rebutted Youngtak's claim that "the 15 billion KRW demand is groundless," saying, "There is clear evidence presented by Youngtak's side, and once the complaint is filed, we will submit it to the investigative authorities to reveal who is lying."

Regarding Youngtak's claim that "In the second half of 2020, Yecheon Brewery Chairman Baek Gu-young's request for trademark registration consent was politely declined by Youngtak's side," Yecheon Brewery stated, "Youngtak's representative received the registration consent from Yecheon Brewery on August 11 last year, and knowing that only the application was made but registration was not completed, secretly filed a trademark application through a law firm a week later."

They continued, "Youngtak's representative repeatedly visited Yecheon Brewery but, using the excuse that Youngtak was busy, exceeded the four-month extension period allowed by the Patent Office, ultimately causing Yecheon Brewery's trademark registration to be rejected," adding, "Until just before receiving the rejection notice from the Patent Office, they kept saying they would soon provide the registration consent."

They further added, "Such filing of a trademark application during the contract period is an illegal act violating the Trademark Act."

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Additionally, Yecheon Brewery denied Youngtak's claims that "Yecheon Brewery engaged in extortion and threats, published false information, infringed on Youngtak's rights to name and personality, and unfairly used the trademark."

Yecheon Brewery said, "Upon receiving a statement from Youngtak's agency, New Era Project, listing heavy accusations such as extortion, threats, and defamation against Yecheon Brewery and announcing plans to file a lawsuit, we deliberated deeply," adding, "Since Youngtak was a model who helped Yecheon Brewery, we decided not to sue, but since Youngtak's side is initiating litigation first, we will respond accordingly with just and factual evidence, including additional information we have not disclosed before, and fully reveal the truth to investigative authorities and the court."

They continued, "Having dedicated 34 years to traditional liquor, Yecheon Brewery, the culmination of our efforts, is currently operating an emergency system due to severe sales decline and staff reductions," and appealed, "We will endure these difficult times with all Yeontak agency owners nationwide and repay our customers with the best products. Please watch closely to see who is truly lying until the end."

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