B.Av Advises Mercedes-Benz Group and Daimler Truck Group on Multi-Tiered Global Trademark License Recordations for Commercial Vehicles.
We are pleased to have acted as the Indonesian legal counsel to Mercedes-Benz Group and Daimler Truck Group, prominent global commercial vehicle groups, in successfully orchestrating and implementing a sophisticated multi-tier global trademark licensing recordation process in Indonesia.
This initiative represents a significant milestone in Indonesia’s intellectual property administration, particularly in the context of multi-tier licensing practices before the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (“DGIP”). It underscores a strategic approach to reinforcing the clients’ globally recognized brand presence while enhancing legal certainty for commercial vehicles operations in Indonesia.
Our corporate and intellectual property team, led by Managing Partner Syafrullah Hamdi and supported by Associates Faraz R. Asikin and Rizqya N. Putri, guided the clients on all legal aspects of the trademark registration and licensing recordation processes. The team navigated key intellectual property issues and complex trademark documentary requirements across multiple jurisdictions. Through intensive discussions with the DGIP, our team notably secured an unprecedented approval to obtain a customized recordation format accurately reflecting these specific and unique licensing and sublicensing arrangements—marking a notable development in the DGIP’s administrative practice moving forward.
This multi-layered licensing project required meticulous cross-border coordination to ensure all documentation complied with the DGIP’s strict formal requirements. Securing recognition of the specific sub-licensor and sub-licensee structures from the DGIP reflects our team’s proactive approach in navigating complex regulatory frameworks. The successful execution of this recordation provides immediate and robust legal protection, enabling the clients to effectively utilize and manage their globally recognized trademarks within the Indonesian market. stated Hamdi, Managing Partner at B.Av.
It was a privilege to support the clients in advancing this important intellectual property initiative, laying a strong foundation for their continued commercial success in Indonesia.
For any inquiries regarding intellectual property protection, corporate transactions, or navigating the evolving regulatory landscape in Indonesia, you can contact our corporate and commercial team.