Indonesia’s Mandatory Halal Rules Are Now a Trade Mark and Market Entry Issue
Indonesia’s expanding halal certification regime is changing how international businesses should approach trade mark protection and market entry. With major new requirements taking effect from October 2026, brand owners need to align trade mark, regulatory and commercialisation strategies.
Trade Mark Classes Explained: How to Choose the Right Classes
Choosing the right trade mark classes is an important part of protecting your brand. We explain how trade mark classes work, why the goods and services you select matter, and what businesses should consider before filing an application.
How to protect a new food product before approaching retailers
Before approaching retailers, distributors or manufacturers, food businesses should make sure their IP foundations are in place. From trade mark protection and confidential recipes to packaging, ownership and supplier agreements, a few early checks can help avoid costly problems as a product moves into larger markets.
AI-Designed Logos May Not Have Copyright Protection
AI tools are making it faster and cheaper than ever to create logos, brand assets and visual identities. But there is a catch: if your logo was generated by AI, copyright may not be the protection you think it is.