Ralph Lauren Corporation has released a statement regarding recent media reports in Indonesia related to disputes between PT Manggala Putra Perkasa, which operates using the moniker “Polo Ralph Lauren Indonesia” name in Indonesia, and other parties in Indonesia.
Ralph Lauren Corporation said in a media statement, “We would like to clarify that this company is not affiliated with, or related to, Ralph Lauren in any way and that these disputes do not involve Ralph Lauren.”
The company said that Ralph Lauren does not directly operate any stores in Indonesia, nor has it authorized or entered into an agreement with any partner or distributor to operate any “Polo Ralph Lauren” or other “Ralph Lauren” branded stores in Indonesia.
“To address the demands of our customers in Indonesia, we have been selling our products only via certain third-party retailers,” Ralph Lauren Corporation said.
“We are aware of several third parties, including PT Manggala Putra Perkasa, who have registered certain trademarks in Indonesia that are similar to Ralph Lauren’s trademarks,” the company added. “PT Manggala Putra Perkasa has also set up a subsidiary named “PT Polo Ralph Lauren Indonesia.”
Ralph Lauren Corporation said that it recognizes that these trademarks and names are a source of confusion.
“Ralph Lauren is committed to taking every necessary measure to ensure that its copyrights, trademarks and other intellectual property rights are not violated, as part of its efforts to provide authentic products and experiences to consumers in the region,” Ralph Lauren Corporation concluded.
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