Ralph Lauren Corporation has officially distanced itself from any affiliation or connection with PT Manggala Putra Perkasa, an Indonesian entity operating under the name “Polo Ralph Lauren Indonesia,” amid local media reports highlighting disputes involving the said entity and other parties in Indonesia.
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Ralph Lauren confirmed in a press statement that PT Manggala Putra Perkasa is not associated with the company in any manner.
“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 in a statement.
“Ralph Lauren currently does not directly operate any stores in Indonesia, nor has it authorised or entered into an agreement with any partner or distributor to operate any ‘Polo Ralph Lauren’ or other ‘Ralph Lauren’ branded store in Indonesia.
To address the demands of our customers in Indonesia, we have been selling our products only via certain third-party retailers.”
The company noted in the statement that various third parties, including PT Manggala Putra Perkasa, have registered trademarks in Indonesia that bear similarities to Ralph Lauren’s trademarks.
Additionally, PT Manggala Putra Perkasa has established a subsidiary under the name “PT Polo Ralph Lauren Indonesia.”
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“We recognise 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,” said the company.
The American brand reported a 3 percent increase in revenues to USD 6.6 billion for fiscal 2024, thanks to sales gains in Asia, specifically across China. For the year, sales growth was driven by Asia, increasing 10 percent, with China delivering more than 25 percent growth for the 12 months.