Since mid-2023, AFFA has been entrusted with handling disputes over the Marlin, Trademark owned by Trek Bicycle Corporation, headquartered in Waterloo, United States. Marlin is Trek’s Trademark for its flagship mountain bike frame. In its home country, Marlin has been used since 1994 and was registered in 1998 at the United States Patent and…
Since 2017, Kylian Mbappé has contributed 170+ goals for the Paris Saint-Germain football club. Since then, Mbappé has introduced a celebration pose with crossed arms clamped in his armpits after he scores. Apparently, the pose was registered as a Trademark in the same year and will be protected at least until August 2027. In…
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The revised Japan Trademark Law will come into effect on April 1, 2024, introducing the “Letter of Consent” to overcome conflicts with earlier Trademark registrations. However, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) recently announced that evidence must be provided in addition to a consent letter obtained from the earlier registrant when applying Article 4(4) of…
Enters Public Domain – Mickey Mouse Stars in 3 Horror Films? Mainstream news channels are busy reporting that Mickey Mouse, The Walt Disney Company’s mascot, has entered the Public Domain as of January 1, 2024. As a result, many parties are immediately looking for their fortune by presenting this black mouse in various media. Uniquely,…
5 Common Types of IP Violation in Indonesian E-Commerce The presence of e-commerce has changed the shopping habits of Indonesians. Statista Market Insights data predicts that users by the end of this year will reach 196.47 million, or an increase of more than 22 million since 2022. The Central Bank of the Republic of Indonesia…
Demystifying the Public Domain: Permissions and Limitations We can almost always see this iconic portrait of Bung Tomo‘s enthusiastic speech every November 10th, as Indonesia celebrates National Heroes’ Day. In fact, according to Tempo Magazine‘s journalistic investigation, this photo was not taken on that date but later in 1947 by Frans Mendur, when Bung Tomo…
The Impact of Intellectual Property on the Quality of Life for People with Disabilities The 2022* Asian Para Games, which ended yesterday in Hangzhou, China, showcased human civilization’s sportsmanship, high fighting spirit, and demonstrated the impact of Intellectual Property (IP) on the quality of life of people with disabilities in many ways. For example,…
The Intellectual Property Landscape of Tokusatsu: A Comprehensive Overview Tokusatsu (特撮) is a Japanese term for live-action (non-anime) films or television programs that heavily use practical special effects. However, in its development, this genre in Japan is mainly used in movies or series with superhero themes. From giant monsters (Kaiju) such as Godzilla and Gamera,…
Racing Ahead: A Comprehensive Guide to IP in MotoGP The 2023 Mandalika MotoGP in Indonesia on October 15 again brought Ducati racer Francesco Bagnaia to the top of the standings with 346 points. The event, officially called “Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 2023”, is the 15th race of the 20 MotoGP World Championship series,…
Beyond the Racket: Intellectual Property in the World of Badminton The 2022 Asian Games ended yesterday with a victory for the People’s Republic of China (PRC) with 383 medals. This achievement is far beyond Japan and South Korea, who are in second and third place with 188 and 190 medals. It is called the 2022…