In a major step toward deeper international IP collaboration, the Government of Indonesia and the People’s Republic of China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the field of Copyright and related rights. The agreement was formalized during the sidelines of the World...
If you’re considering Indonesia for Industrial Design protection, there’s one crucial fact you can’t afford to miss: Indonesia is not a member of the Hague Agreement. That means no international shortcut—and no room for error when it comes to choosing a reliable local partner. For many...
Bulan Juli 2025 menjadi bulan penuh aksi di bioskop, dengan kehadiran tiga film besar yang dinanti para penggemar: Jurassic World: Extinction, Superman: Legacy, dan Fantastic Four dari Marvel Studios. Ketiganya kerap disebut sebagai bagian dari franchise film yang mendunia dan sukses secara komersial. Namun, tahukah Anda...
Do you think designs are just for fashion or gadgets? Think again. When people hear the term “Industrial Design,” they often think of phone cases, handbags, or consumer electronics. But in Indonesia, protection for Industrial Design extends far beyond tech and fashion. From minimalist lounge chairs to...
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) has achieved a remarkable milestone over the past decade. According to a report delivered by the Director General of Intellectual Property, Razilu, a total of 1,738,573 Intellectual Property (IP) applications were filed between 2015 and 2024. “This is a monumental...
Filing an Industrial Design in Indonesia may look simple, but even small missteps can lead to rejection—or worse, invalidate your rights after registration. For foreign applicants entering the Indonesian market, understanding what not to do is just as important as knowing the process. Here are the...
When people think about Intellectual Property (IP) in Indonesia, their minds often go straight to Batik—a traditional cultural expression protected under Copyright. But beyond the cultural spotlight lies a vastly underappreciated and highly strategic asset in IP: Industrial Design. Despite its growing importance, Industrial Design protection...
Penggunaan Madrid System — sistem internasional pendaftaran Merek yang dikelola oleh WIPO — terus menunjukkan tren positif secara global sepanjang 2024. Indonesia pun tidak ketinggalan menjadi bagian penting dari pertumbuhan ini, baik sebagai tujuan (designated country) maupun sebagai negara asal (country of origin) pengajuan Merek internasional. ...
In Indonesia, Trademark rights belong to the party that files first, not necessarily to the party that used the mark first. This system is similar to many jurisdictions that adopt the first-to-file principle, although some countries, such as the United States, recognize first use. This creates...
When you file your Trademark in a foreign country like Indonesia, the risk is not always direct copying. Often, local squatters will translate, transliterate, or adapt your Trademark into “Bahasa Indonesia” (Indonesian language) to create a confusingly similar version that still attracts your market, but is still...
