Power Root Faces RM23 Million Blow in Trademark Battle Over ‘Ah Huat’ Brand in Indonesia
Malaysian company Power Root Berhad finds itself entangled in a legal conundrum after its subsidiaries were unexpectedly ordered to pay RM23 million in a trademark infringement case involving its "Ah Huat" brand in Indonesia.
The case stems from allegations that an Indonesian company registered the "Ah Huat" trademark without Power Root's consent. Despite intending to appeal the decision, Power Root faces a setback as its subsidiaries were ordered to pay the substantial sum without being informed or given a chance to defend themselves.
The legal dispute originated in 2013 when an Indonesian party allegedly registered the trademark without Power Root's knowledge or permission.
Last year, Power Root initiated legal proceedings to cancel the trademark's registration, citing ba...