[UTM ICC Bulletin] Light at the end of the Tunnel: Biore vs. Biorf
Boneka Si Unyil: Polemic behind the Characters
By Carla Monintja Human history shows that teachings are more easily absorbed if done through stories. It is no wonder then that our ancestors created the wayang as their teaching media. In ancient times wayang was widely used for teaching the good and bad values in life. Good was usually represented by the characters of […]
Light at the End of the Tunnel: BIORE vs. BIORF
By Carla Monintja The quote “There’s a light at the end of the tunnel” really inspires me, as it gives me hope that every difficulty I encounter can surely be resolved, as long as I make the effort to overcome it. This quote was also apt in the situation that KAO Corporation (“KAO”) got itself […]
Peaceful End to a “Sharp” Conflict: LG vs Sharp
Most trademark conflicts, much like any other conflict, result in one of two outcomes for the parties involved – a win or a loss. But there are those, like the recent case in Indonesia between electronics giants LG Electronics Inc. (“LG”) and Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha (“Sharp”), that manage to find an amicable solution to the […]
Dior VS Baby Dior
By Carla Monintja “I create so that each and every woman is the most beautiful“ – a quote from Christian Dior that epitomized his great appreciation of beauty, which naturally extended to his work as well. Even though Christian Dior passed away a long time ago, his name still evokes the same grandeur nowadays. Everything – […]
[MGCC Perspectives] Compulsory Licensing for Pharmaceutical Products
Angry Birds Get Angry In Indonesia
Are you a game lover? If your answer is yes, I’m sure you know about “Angry Birds”. Even non-gamers know of these bad-tempered birds, which have become a phenomenon all over the world, winning over both children and adults, who play these games on their PC, smartphones or tablets. The popularity of the Angry Birds […]
What Happens When Your Trademark Loses Its Distinctiveness?
To be caught in a situation where your mark has lost its distinctiveness is truly awful, and potentially disastrous to companies or trademark owners. When you create a mark, with its uniquely coined name and/or logo, and seek protection for that creation, you would surely believe that it is exclusive and that no one else […]
[The Petri Dish] Compulsory Licensing for Pharmaceutical Products
Crocodile Scramble in Court
Successful brands will undoubtedly inspire certain parties to take advantage of them, whether it is against the law or not. Companies who have created successful brands tend to be optimistic with regard to their sales, they expect it to climb steadily to consistently reach the company’s goals. They might achieve this by pushing their marketing […]