TGE alongside with AMTD Obtain Successful Court Decisions against Unauthorised and Infringing Activities in Austria

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AMTD Group (NYSE:AMTD) and its subsidiary The Generation Essential Group (NYSE:TGE) have secured significant legal victories in protecting their intellectual property rights for the "L'OFFICIEL AMTD" brand. The company obtained an injunction from the Vienna Commercial Court against Regalia Company GmbH for unauthorized use of "L'OFFICIEL Austria" brands.

Additionally, the Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre ruled in favor of AMTD, resulting in the cancellation of the unauthorized domain "lofficielshop.com". The decision cited the respondents' "lack of legitimate right" and "bad faith use" of the domain.

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• None.

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• Ongoing unauthorized use of brand requiring legal intervention
• Potential brand confusion in the Austrian market

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AMTD secured legal victories against trademark infringers in Austria, protecting valuable IP assets and brand reputation.

TGE and AMTD Group have secured significant legal victories to protect their intellectual property rights for the "L'OFFICIEL AMTD" fashion publication brand. The companies obtained an injunction from the Vienna Commercial Court against Regalia Company GmbH, which had been improperly using the "L'OFFICIEL Austria" branding and publishing an unauthorized magazine under that name.

This enforcement action demonstrates robust brand protection strategy across multiple jurisdictions. The companies also won a separate case through the Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre against the same infringer, resulting in the cancellation of the domain "lofficielshop.com" which had been illegitimately selling the unauthorized publication.

The dispute resolution center specifically found the respondents' conduct constituted "both a lack of legitimate right or interest and evidence of bad faith use." These legal victories strengthen AMTD's global intellectual property position and reinforce their exclusive ownership of the L'OFFICIEL brand and associated publishing rights.

By aggressively pursuing infringers, AMTD is protecting not only its revenue streams but also its brand reputation and relationships with advertisers, who depend on the authentic brand's reach and credibility. The company's public announcement serves the dual purpose of asserting ownership rights while warning potential partners against unauthorized publications misrepresenting themselves as part of the L'OFFICIEL network.

PARIS, NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AMTD Group Inc. ("AMTD"), alongside The Generation Essential Group ("TGE"; NYSE:TGE), a subsidiary of AMTD under AMTD Digital (NYSE:HKD), ("Group") as the exclusive global owner of the global fashion publications under "L'OFFICIEL AMTD" and its associated brands, jointly announce further successes against IP infringers.

We have been pursuing legal action against unauthorised and infringing activities around the globe and achieving remarkable success to protect and uphold the brand values of "L'OFFICIEL AMTD".

Most recently, there is an infringer in Austria called Regalia Company GmbH, which has been improperly using the "lofficielaustria" and "L'Officiel Austria" brands, and publishing a magazine "L'OFFICIEL Austria".

We are very pleased to announce that on 29 July 2025, we successfully obtained an injunction from the Vienna Commercial Court in Austria against the above-mentioned infringing activity (See decision in respect of case number 10 Cg 38/25f).  We will be enforcing the order obtained to the fullest extent in our relentless protection of the Group's intellectual property.

Relatedly, we have also successfully obtained a decision from the Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre, Case No. HK-2502000, against Regalia Company GmbH and an individual associated with that company, Sergei Mikhailovich Gudakov, cancelling the domain name https://lofficielshop.com/, which has been illegitimately selling the "L'OFFICIEL Austria" publication. This decision notably found that the Respondents' conduct "constitutes both a lack of legitimate right or interest and evidence of bad faith use".

These decisions demonstrate the Group's steadfast commitment to protecting its trademarks and brand reputation across all jurisdictions globally.

We have not endorsed nor have we partnered or allowed these persons to publish any Austrian edition and the decisions we have obtained demonstrate that continuous publication is clearly an infringement of our rights, and grossly illegitimate.

We wish to remind our loyal readers, brand holders and the public that as demonstrated by the legal decisions we have obtained, this current "L'OFFICIEL AUSTRIA" (with IG account as https://www.instagram.com/lofficielaustria?igsh=c3h2dWhzcmUxbGFs) is not in any way connected with the Group, the L'Officiel AMTD network and the brand's heritage and global standing and we caution any dealings with this publication and persons.

About AMTD Group Inc.
AMTD Group is a conglomerate with a core business portfolio spanning across media and entertainment, education and training, and premium assets and hospitality sectors.

About AMTD IDEA Group
AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) represents a diversified institution and digital solutions group connecting companies and investors with global markets. Its comprehensive one-stop business services plus digital solutions platform addresses different clients' diverse and inter-connected business needs and digital requirements across all phases of their life cycles. AMTD IDEA Group is uniquely positioned as an active super connector between clients, business partners, investee companies, and investors, connecting the East and the West. For more information, please visit www.amtdinc.com or follow us on X (formerly known as "Twitter") at @AMTDGroup.

About AMTD Digital Inc.
AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) is a comprehensive digital solutions platform headquartered in France. Its one-stop digital solutions platform operates key business lines including digital media, content and marketing services, investments as well as hospitality and VIP services. For AMTD Digital's announcements, please visit https://ir.amtdigital.net/investor-news.

About The Generation Essentials Group
The Generation Essentials Group (NYSE: TGE), jointly established by AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) and AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD), is headquartered in France and focuses on global strategies and developments in multi-media, entertainment, and cultural affairs worldwide as well as hospitality and VIP services. TGE comprises L'Officiel, The Art Newspaper, movie and entertainment projects. Collectively, TGE is a diversified portfolio of media and entertainment businesses, and a global portfolio of premium properties.

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For more information, please contact:
For AMTD IDEA Group:
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AMTD IDEA Group
EMAIL: ir@amtdinc.com

For AMTD Digital Inc.:
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For The Generation Essentials Group:
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EMAIL: tge@amtd.world

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SOURCE AMTD Digital; AMTD IDEA Group; The Generation Essentials Group

FAQ

What legal victory did AMTD Group achieve in Austria in 2025?

AMTD Group obtained an injunction from the Vienna Commercial Court against Regalia Company GmbH for unauthorized use of the 'L'OFFICIEL Austria' brands on July 29, 2025.

What was the outcome of AMTD's domain dispute case HK-2502000?

The Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre ruled in AMTD's favor, ordering the cancellation of the unauthorized domain 'lofficielshop.com' due to lack of legitimate rights and bad faith use.

Who are the unauthorized publishers of L'OFFICIEL Austria?

Regalia Company GmbH and individual Sergei Mikhailovich Gudakov were identified as unauthorized publishers of 'L'OFFICIEL Austria' without AMTD's endorsement or partnership.

What actions is AMTD taking to protect the L'OFFICIEL brand?

AMTD is actively pursuing legal action globally against unauthorized use of the brand, successfully obtaining court injunctions and domain dispute resolutions to protect their intellectual property rights.