Figma and Motiff Reach Global Settlement on Intellectual Property Lawsuits

Figma and Motiff have reached a global settlement to resolve intellectual property disputes in the US and Singapore. Under the agreement, Motiff will cease selling its current Motiff Editor Tool worldwide, except in mainland China, where it can sell the product for one year while it reengineers and redesigns it. Motiff will also reimburse Figma's legal expenses. The agreement took effect on July 23, 2025.

Figma and Motiff have announced a global settlement to resolve their intellectual property disputes in the United States and Singapore. The agreement, which took effect on July 23, 2025, includes several key provisions.

Under the terms of the settlement, Motiff will cease selling its current Motiff Editor Tool worldwide, with the exception of mainland China. In mainland China, Motiff is permitted to continue selling the tool for one year while it reengineers and redesigns the product. Additionally, Motiff has agreed to reimburse Figma's legal expenses incurred during the dispute [1].

The settlement marks a significant milestone in the ongoing intellectual property battles between the two companies. Figma, known for its design collaboration platform, filed a lawsuit in September 2024 against Motiff, accusing it of breaching contract and infringing on copyright and trademark rights. Motiff, a software development company, responded with its own lawsuit in Singapore [2].

Figma's spokesperson emphasized the company's commitment to fair competition and innovation, stating that the settlement aligns with Figma's values and allows the company to continue building products for its users without distraction. Motiff, on the other hand, expressed satisfaction with the agreement, stating that it will enable the company to focus on its AI 2.0 product [3].

The settlement highlights the importance of intellectual property protection in the tech industry and underscores the need for companies to resolve disputes through legal means. As the tech sector continues to grow, such disputes are likely to become more common, making settlements like this one increasingly important.

References:
[1] https://www.businesswire.com/newsroom?industry=1778658
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/FIG/figma-and-motiff-reach-global-settlement-in-intellectual-property-32ssb6zaupts.html
[3] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250812657509/en/Figma-and-Motiff-Reach-Global-Settlement-in-Intellectual-Property-Protection-Lawsuits