Ringo Starr was
not amused when he learned that Indonesian company Asia Global Media - a
Jakarta based information technology and services firm - registered a
brand name at the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP)
that is very similar to his own name. Richard
Starkey, known professionally as Ringo Starr, filed a lawsuit at the
Commercial Court in Central Jakarta in February 2016 over the use of the
'Ringgo Star' brand that was registered by Asia Global Media.
Lawyer Nadia Am Badar, Director at
Indonesia-based law firm Am Badar & Partners, was appointed by the
management of Ringo Starr to represent his side in the court case and to
demand the revocation of the 'Ringgo Star' trademark. Nadia Am Badar
informed that Indonesian firm Asia Global Media has registered a total
of five brands or trademarks at Indonesia's Directorate General of
Intellectual Property (DGIP).

The professional name of former Beatle
Ringo Starr is also a brand name, registered in various countries
including the UK, USA, Australia, China, and Japan. Musician Ringo Starr
became a legend in the music business being drummer in the pop band The
Beatles (1960-1970), the most famous band ever.
The fifth court hearing is scheduled for
25 May 2016 in Jakarta. Indonesian company Asia Global Media or its
representatives were absent in the in the preceding hearings. According
to the latest reports, Indonesia's Directorate General of Intellectual
Property now also becomes a defendant.
No comments:
Post a Comment