The trademark dispute between “DAMAI” and “DUMAI” has become a significant example of how Indonesian courts enforce trademark protection and combat bad faith registrations. The case underscores the importance of safeguarding brand identity, particularly in competitive industries such as packaging and plastic goods. This legal battle culminated in a decisive ruling by the Commercial Court,…
Jakarta — Perusahaan asal Swedia, Kapman AB, melalui kuasa hukumnya Pulungan, Wiston & Partners, mengeluarkan peringatan resmi melalui media nasional Kompas, Jawa Pos dan Suara Merdeka pada tanggal 13 Februari 2026, kepada masyarakat dan pelaku usaha terkait maraknya peredaran barang-barang tiruan/palsu yang menggunakan merek BAHCO dan SANDFLEX di pasar Indonesia. Peringatan ini disampaikan untuk melindungi…
Read in Indonesian Language Dr. Ago Harlim’s success in winning the JMB trademark dispute case between Dr. Ago Harlim and Jauharil Maknunah at the Surabaya Commercial Court has become an important highlight in Indonesia’s intellectual property law. This ruling reinforces the court’s commitment to protecting legitimate trademark owners from bad-faith registrationsand cross-class infringement. Through a lawsuit filed by his legal counsel, H. Amris Pulungan, S.H., et…
Read in English Keberhasilan Dr. Ago Harlim dalam memenangkan Kasus sengketa merek dagang JMB antara Dr. Ago Harlim dan Jauharil Maknunah, di Pengadilan Niaga Surabaya menjadi sorotan penting dalam dunia hukum kekayaan intelektual di Indonesia. Putusan ini mempertegas komitmen pengadilan dalam melindungi pemilik merek sah dari praktik pendaftaran merek yang dilakukan dengan itikad tidak baik…
The Jakarta Commercial Court recently ruled on the trademark dispute over “Mamibot” in case No. 52/Pdt.Sus-HKI/Merek/2024/PN Niaga Jkt.Pst. The case involved SHIHAI LI, President of Mamibot Manufacturing (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, as the Plaintiff, represented by the law firm Pulungan, Wiston & Partners, against LINCE SALIM, Director of PT. Dunia Kido Indonesia, as the Defendant. The…
Introduction Having a well-known trademark is a dream for many brand owners because it is not easy to get a prestigious status. Becoming a well-known trademark cannot be achieved in a short time with a limited budget and poor strategies. In various aspects of daily life, if one wants to be well-known in the world of…
Trademark Substantive Examination Stage: Why is It The Most Time-Consuming? The trademark substantive examination stage is the process by which a trademark office reviews a trademark application to determine whether it meets the requirements for registration. This stage can be time-consuming in many countries, for a number of reasons. First, trademark offices are often understaffed…
When an immediate association between a slogan and the source of goods/services (which is a company or brand) has been acquired in the mind of consumers, a secondary meaning has been established.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been increasingly popular in recent years and especially in recent months since mid-year 2022 with the release of various AI-Generated images platforms such as Midjourney, Dream Studio, Dall-E, Open AI Playground, Leonardo AI etc., and also AI Chatbot platforms like ChatGPT-3 which is an AI chatbot that uses natural language processing…
Trademarks are a valuable asset for businesses of all sizes, providing legal protection for unique names, logos, and designs that help to distinguish their goods or services from those of their competitors. However, obtaining a registered trademark is not always a smooth process, and it’s not uncommon for trademark applications to face provisional refusal (or…