Indonesia Seizes Over 9,600 Pairs of Shoes for Illegal Trademark Use

Indonesia's Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI) has seized 9,609 pairs of shoes and 49 boxes of packaging suspected of illegally using the ASICS brand. The operation took place in Tangerang Regency and was prompted by a complaint from the Japanese ASICS Corporation regarding alleged trademark infringement.

The enforcement action was carried out by the DJKI's Directorate of Law Enforcement, with supervision from the Indonesian National Police's Criminal Investigation Unit (Bareskrim Polri). Officials stated the seizure was part of an investigation to gather evidence and identify those involved in distributing goods that allegedly use registered trademarks without authorization.

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The investigators have carried out searches and seizures of goods suspected of using the ASICS brand without authorization. All evidence has been secured for further investigation.

Arie Ardian Rishadi, Acting Director of Law Enforcement at DJKI, confirmed that the seized items were secured for further investigation. Preliminary information suggests the business obtained the goods from suppliers who imported them from China. The operation also revealed that the business reportedly achieved a monthly turnover of approximately 1 billion Rupiah (around $67,000 USD).

The DJKI emphasized its commitment to pursuing the investigation to uncover the full extent of the distribution chain involved in this alleged trademark violation. The actions taken are intended to protect intellectual property rights and ensure fair competition within the market.

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We will continue to investigate further to uncover the parties involved in the distribution chain of these goods.