Wahl Clipper Corporation was founded as a result of Leo J. Wahl's patent for an electromagnetic hair clipper in 1919. On February 2, 1921, he purchased 100% of the stock of his uncle's manufacturing company which made the clipper and incorporated the business as Wahl Clipper Corporation. Since 1919, with the invention of the first practical electric hair clipper, Wahl Clipper Corporation has been the leader in the professional and home grooming category. The Company is headquartered in Sterling, Illinois, USA. Their products are sold in approximately 165 countries worldwide, with six global manufacturing facilities and eleven sales offices.

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Zebra Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures and sells stationery products. The Japanese company was established in 1914 by Tokumatsu Ishikawa. He began to produce homemade nibs in 1897, until he established his own business in 1914, registering the name "Zebra" as a trademark. He adopted the zebra as the symbol of his company in 1914 to reflect his desire that all the company members would share a similar sense of togetherness and solidarity in marking pens that are indispensable to developing and improving culture.

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The Directorate General of Investigation and Dispute Resolution of the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) visited the Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) office in Japan to exchange experiences in improving the quality of efforts to combat copyright piracy.

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Currently, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is working to develop an in-depth understanding of various developments related to Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) around the world. It is known that there has been an increase in activity in the global discourse surrounding SEP over the past few years, both in terms of cross-border disputes and litigation, as well as policy initiatives in various jurisdictions (varied from licensing and tariff setting to determining essentiality, among others).

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The Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) recorded 113,532 copyright applications has been registered this year. This number exceeds the target set at 100,000 applications. Further, DGIP also succeeded in achieving the performance targets for patent applications. "Our performance target in 2022 is to complete 11,960 patent applications that are in accordance with legal regulations. However, as of November, 16,057 patent application documents have been completed", said the Directorate of Patents, Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits, and Trade Secrets of DGIP on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at the InterContinental Hotel.

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In commemorating the 89^th anniversary of the birth of the late poet, artist, and philosopher Toeti Heraty and the 29^th anniversary of the Cemara 6 Galeri -Toeti Heraty Museum, two main events were held. The first event was the Toeti Heraty Museum Collection and Archives Exhibition, representing 66 artists with 122 works of art. The second event was The Kolase Milisifilem Collective Exhibition "Cutting Cyclus," which totals 70 works from 6 artists.

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Pursuant to our previous newsletter, where we informed you of several interesting IP-related cases, herewith we would like to provide you with the results of some of the cases as follows: The Cancellation Law Suit Against Trademark "SUPER MARIO BROS"; The Cancellation Law Suit Against Trademark "STARBUCKS"; The Cancellation Law Suit Against Trademark "COMIX".

Furthermore, we inform you of the update of some IP Lawsuit cases in the 2021-2022 newsletter editions as follows: 1. Trademark Cancellation lawsuit of "BMC": reconciliation between BMC Switzerland AG and local businessman; 2. Trademark Cancellation lawsuit of "YOSKAWA": still under cassation stage; 3. Trademark Cancellation lawsuit of "EYLURE": civil case lawsuit Number 37/Pdt.Sus-Merek/2022/PN Niaga Jkt.Pst revoked;

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