Isn’t It a Ripoff?: The Job of a New Member of the Intellectual Property Department(2023)

Isn't It a Ripoff?: The Job of a New Member of the Intellectual Property Department is a Japanese series following Fujisaki Aki, a beverage company employee newly assigned to her firm's Intellectual Property Department. Paired with Kitawaki Masayoshi, a seasoned patent attorney and her supervisor, Aki navigates the complex world of trademark disputes, patent infringement, and corporate IP strategy. Together they tackle real-world legal challenges threatening Tsukiyono Drink's products and brand. The series blends workplace drama with intellectual property law, offering insight into how companies protect their innovations and creative assets. As Aki learns the ropes, she discovers the critical role IP protection plays in modern business—and the high stakes when rights are violated or mismanaged.