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AFFA delivers integrated and trusted Intellectual Property protection services, both in Indonesia and globally. Our expertise spans Trademarks, Patents, Industrial Designs, Copyrights, Geographical Indications, Trade Secrets, Franchising, and Licensing—supported by structured processes, robust systems, and comprehensive end-to-end guidance.

In addition, we provide dedicated services in Intellectual Property litigation and investigation, ensuring that your rights are not only secured, but effectively enforced.

Our Strengths

Since 1999, AFFA has consistently delivered Intellectual Property protection services while establishing a strong and trusted global network. Our ability to provide precise strategic insight, coupled with the adoption of modern management systems, underpins the confidence entrusted to us by both local and international clients.

Our Services

Patents

What technical problem does your invention solve? Let us help you formulate it for patent protection.

Trademarks

Secure your brand identity and build market trust through proper Trademark protection.

Industrial Designs

Protect your product designs to remain distinctive, commercially valuable, and difficult for competitors to replicate.

Copyrights

Safeguard your creative works and ensure their economic value and ownership remain protected.

Licensing Agreements

Maximize the business value of your Intellectual Property through secure and strategic licensing arrangements.

Franchise Agreements

Build a strong and secure business network with clear and commercially beneficial franchise agreements.

Litigation

Protect your rights and business value with professional legal support in handling Intellectual Property disputes.

Investigation

Safeguard your brand and innovation through early detection of infringement and potential business risks.

BPOM Registration

Enhance consumer trust and expand your market with compliant and reliable Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) registration.

Company Incorporation (PT)

Start your business with a complete legal establishment to strengthen the confidence of partners, investors, and customers.

Protect Your Works — Strengthen Your Business

AFFA offers diverse perspectives and strategic insights in the field of Intellectual Property.

We craft every piece of content to deliver relevant, actionable insights that help businesses and innovators protect and enhance the value of your intellectual assets

Secure Your Legacy — Expand Your Opportunities

As part of its commitment to advancing public awareness, AFFA actively engages in a wide range of events, seminars, and workshops, providing training programs and complimentary consultation sessions for creatives, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

Latest News & Insights

Explore the latest updates—from regulations and case studies to other key developments in Intellectual Property—to enhance your IP knowledge.

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Trademark Bad Faith Invalidation vs Non-Use Cancellation in Indonesia: Understanding the Difference - AFFA IPR

当外国品牌所有人计划进入印度尼西亚市场时,在先注册商标可能成为其获得商标保护的重要障碍,尤其是在他人已先于真正权利人在印度尼西亚提交相同或近似商标申请的情况下。 印度尼西亚原则上实行申请在先(first-to-file)制度,即商标权主要依据申请先后顺序通过注册取得。因此,如果他人已经注册了相同或实质近似的商标,印度尼西亚知识产权总局(Directorate General of Intellectual Property,DGIP)可能会对后提交的商标申请作出临时驳回,最终甚至作出正式驳回决定。 不过,根据具体情况,印度尼西亚商标法律制度提供了多种针对在先注册商标提出挑战的法律途径,其中最重要的两种包括: 虽然两种程序最终都可能通过法院判决及后续执行程序,使相关商标从《商标总登记簿》中被删除,但二者所针对的法律问题存在根本性区别。 对于因在先注册商标而导致其印度尼西亚商标申请受阻的外国企业而言,准确理解这两种制度的区别尤为重要。 申请在先并不意味着所有在先注册商标都不可挑战 根据印度尼西亚的商标审查实践,如果申请商标与他人在先注册商标或在先申请商标在整体上或主要部分构成近似,且指定商品或服务相同或类似,则该申请可能被驳回。 因此,申请在先原则始终是印度尼西亚商标制度中的重要出发点。 但在某些情况下,在先注册商标仍可能受到挑战,例如: 上述两种情形所适用的诉讼请求和法律基础并不相同。 因此,外国商标权利人在商标检索中发现存在在先冲突商标时,不应立即认定必须放弃原品牌或进行品牌重塑。 更重要的问题在于:该在先商标是基于何种情况获得注册的? 其次还需要考虑:该商标注册人是否实际在印度尼西亚使用该商标? 上述问题的答案,将直接影响权利人应当考虑提起恶意注册无效宣告诉讼、连续不使用撤销诉讼,还是采取其他法律策略。 1. 恶意注册商标无效宣告 恶意注册商标无效宣告主要关注的是:争议商标在申请注册时的具体背景及申请人的主观状态。 《印度尼西亚第20号〈商标与地理标志法〉》第21条第3款规定,申请人存在恶意的,商标申请应当被驳回。 根据该条款的解释,所谓“恶意申请人”,是指有合理理由怀疑其在申请注册商标时,具有模仿、复制或仿效他人商标以谋取自身商业利益的意图,从而造成不正当竞争,或者欺骗、误导消费者的申请人。 与此同时,《商标与地理标志法》第76条规定,利害关系人可依据第20条和/或第21条规定的理由,对已注册商标提起无效宣告诉讼。 因此,法院所审查的问题并不仅仅是被告是否属于最先提交商标申请的一方。 法院还可能审查相关事实是否能够表明,商标注册人为谋取自身商业利益而有意模仿、复制或仿效他人的商标,并由此可能造成不正当竞争、欺骗消费者或误导公众。 需要证明哪些事实? 恶意注册的认定高度依赖具体案件事实。两个商标之间的近似程度固然重要,但商标近似本身并不当然等同于恶意注册。 根据案件具体情况,可用于证明恶意的证据可能包括: 因此,恶意注册案件的举证策略与连续不使用撤销案件存在明显差异。 在恶意注册案件中,原告实际上需要通过证据重新还原: 被告为何、以及在何种背景下取得涉案商标注册。 恶意注册可突破申请在先原则的实际效力 AFFA代理**Guangzhou Sanwich Biology Technology Co., Ltd.(广州Sanwich生物科技有限公司)**处理 SEVICH...

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Understanding 3 Trademark Ownership Options for Family Businesses in Indonesia – Which Structure Is Best for You? - AFFA IPR

许多大型企业最初都源自家族经营。第一代创始人负责创业,随后子女逐步参与企业经营,并希望企业能够持续发展、实现代际传承。 然而,随着企业规模不断扩大,一个看似简单、实际上十分重要的问题往往才开始受到关注: 家族企业所使用的商标,究竟登记在谁的名下?是登记在父亲或母亲等创始人个人名下?由多名家庭成员共同持有?还是由家族成员持股的公司持有? 这个问题看似只是商标登记层面的安排,但当企业进入下一代、家族成员结构发生变化、公司引入外部投资者,或者商标权人去世时,不同的商标权属架构可能产生完全不同的法律及商业后果。 因此,对于家族企业而言,并不存在一种适用于所有企业的“标准答案”。 根据企业的发展阶段、股权结构、家族安排以及未来传承计划,至少可以考虑以下三种常见的商标所有权架构。 无论采用哪种架构,首先要明确:商标是一项重要资产 商标并不仅仅是印在产品包装、门店招牌或者社交媒体账号上的一个名称或标识。 根据印度尼西亚商标制度,商标完成注册后,商标权人将依法取得对该注册商标的专有权利,包括自行使用商标以及授权其他主体使用该商标。 印度尼西亚**《2026年第5号司法部长关于商标注册的条例》**进一步明确,商标申请人既可以是自然人,也可以是法人。 因此,对于家族企业而言,从商标申请阶段开始,就需要考虑:究竟由谁来持有商标? 这个决定不应只基于:“当初是谁创办了这家公司?” 还应进一步考虑:“从企业长期发展和家族传承的角度来看,未来由谁持有该商标更为合适?” 这正是家族企业进行商标权属规划的核心所在。 方案一:由多名家庭成员共同持有商标...

The Importance of Trademark Certificates in Court Proceedings and the Role of Article 1888 of the Indonesian Civil Code in Trademark Evidence - AFFA IPR

在知识产权争议,尤其是商标争议中,权利归属并不仅仅取决于谁认为自己是真正的权利人。一旦争议进入司法程序,相关权利必须能够通过证据加以证明。 这一点在商标无效诉讼中尤为重要。被告需要证明其商标权的法律基础,而原告同样必须具备提起诉讼所要求的适格主体资格(legal standing)。 那么,如果原告尚未在印度尼西亚取得商标注册证书,该怎么办?在其他国家取得的商标注册是否可以自动成为在印度尼西亚提起诉讼的法律依据?如果现有文件只有电子证书、扫描件或打印件,其证明力又如何? 这些问题看似简单,但在实际诉讼中,可能直接影响法院对案件证据的认定。 尚未注册商标的原告是否具有诉讼资格? 印度尼西亚《2016年第20号商标与地理标志法》对此作出了明确规定。 该法第76条第(2)款规定,未注册商标的所有人,在依第(1)款提起诉讼之前,应当先向部长提交商标注册申请。 这意味着,如果个人或企业认为自己的商标已被他人抢先注册,在提起商标无效诉讼之前,应当先在印度尼西亚提交商标注册申请。 在其他国家取得的商标注册,或者商标在其他国家的使用证据,仍然可以作为法院审理案件时的证据,例如用于证明商标的在先使用、声誉或权利归属历史。 但是,这些证据并不会自动取代印度尼西亚商标法所规定的程序性要求。 因此,在提起诉讼之前,就应当首先审查原告是否具备适格的诉讼资格。原本可以在诉讼前解决的问题,不应等到案件进入法院后才成为程序上的障碍。 商标权属与法院诉讼中的证据 在确认诉讼资格之后,下一项关键问题就是证据。 在商标争议中,商标注册证书是证明已注册商标权存在的重要文件之一。...

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AFFA provides structured and trusted legal guidance to ensure that every name, logo, creation, and innovation you own is optimally protected—while positioning your business to grow competitively in the international market.

Integrated Intellectual Property Protection for the Growth of Your Business

AFFA delivers structured and trusted legal counsel to ensure that every element of your intellectual assets—names, logos, creations, and innovations—is fully protected, while enabling your business to compete and expand globally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore answers to Frequently Asked Questions about our services and Intellectual Property protection processes.

Registering Intellectual Property provides legal certainty of ownership, protects against misuse, and enhances the commercial value of your assets.

Trademark registration process varies by jurisdiction, but generally takes between 6 and 13 months, provided there is no opposition or refusal from third parties.

Yes, AFFA provides legal support in handling Intellectual Property infringements, from case assessment to the necessary enforcement actions.

Yes, AFFA has a global network that enables us to offer the most suitable options, while assisting in the registration and protection of Intellectual Property across multiple jurisdictions.

Certainly. AFFA offers comprehensive legal assistance, from responding to legal notices to full representation in litigation when required.

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AFFA understands that every intellectual asset holds strategic value that should not be left unprotected. The sooner you act, the stronger your legal position becomes.

Consult with us today and gain strategic guidance to protect and maximize the value of your intellectual property—before it is too late.

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