MPI wins lawsuit as WinWay's NT$5 million Fair Trade Act claim is dismissed

WISECODE Take

Many business owners mistake sending patent warning letters as a standard offensive move, overlooking how easily it can trigger a Fair Trade Act counterclaim and trap them in a two-front war. From a military strategy perspective, this case illustrates the intersection of public relations and legal warfare. WinWay sued MPI in the Intellectual Property and Commercial Court for violating the Fair Trade Act, claiming NT$5 million over rumors of product seizure and warning letters, but the court dismissed all claims, proving that legal counterattacks without solid evidence only deplete one's own forces. This warns executives that psychological deterrence, like warning letters, must be executed with extreme precision; otherwise, it invites unfair competition counters, risking severe brand damage and million-dollar liabilities. We suggest two defensive deployments: first, obtain clear infringement assessments before sending warning letters to stay compliant; second, actively monitor competitors' patents and trademarks to maintain situational awareness. Business is a battlefield, and wise commanders never fight unprepared. Zhidian offers professional patent portfolio health checks to secure your defenses, and we advise consulting specialized attorneys or patent agents before taking any legal action.