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Global clothing brand Uniqlo flags unauthorised logo use in Bhutan

Jun 23, 2025 2 mins read
Global clothing brand Uniqlo flags unauthorised logo use in Bhutan

The Department of Media, Creative Industry and Intellectual Property under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment has issued a directive to Bhutanese businesses to remove all Uniqlo logos and branding materials from their shops within two weeks, following a formal complaint from the Japanese clothing giant.

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