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...
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...
If you are eyeing Indonesia for your PCT National Phase entry, you have likely heard about the 31-month rule, which is calculated from the earliest priority date. But here is the key question: “Miss the deadline — and you’re out?” The answer is: Not necessarily....
In Indonesia, the Trademark opposition window is only 2 months, but don’t let that short timeline fool you. For global companies and established brand owners, it’s one of the most powerful tools to block copycats before they ever reach the market. Here’s how it works: ...
Spoiler: It’s real — and surprisingly common. Trademark squatting is not just a scary headline. It frequently occurs in Indonesia, particularly in fast-moving consumer sectors such as beauty, fashion, and F&B. Both local and foreign parties rush to register brands that do not actually belong to...
Bagi pemilik Paten asing—baik perorangan maupun badan hukum—melakukan pembayaran Biaya Tahunan Paten di Indonesia membutuhkan perhatian khusus agar selaras dengan ketentuan hukum yang berlaku. Berdasarkan Undang-Undang Paten terbaru (UU No. 65 Tahun 2024), Pemohon atau Pemegang Paten yang bukan warga negara atau tidak berdomisili tetap di wilayah...
Italia tidak hanya dikenal sebagai pusat mode dan desain dunia, tetapi juga salah satu mitra dagang utama Indonesia di Eropa. Pada tahun 2023, nilai perdagangan bilateral antara Indonesia dan Italia mencapai sekitar €3,9 miliar, menjadikan Italia sebagai mitra dagang terbesar ketiga Indonesia di Uni Eropa setelah Jerman...
Nigeria, sebagai negara dengan jumlah penduduk terbesar di Afrika (228 juta jiwa) dan pertumbuhan konsumsi domestik yang pesat, menawarkan potensi pasar yang sangat besar. Baru-baru ini, Nigeria berhasil melunasi utang kepada Dana Moneter Internasional (IMF), sebuah langkah penting yang mencerminkan kemajuan stabilitas ekonomi dan kesiapan negara ini...
Komunitas mainan action figure belakangan dihebohkan dengan dirazianya sejumlah produk populer di platform e-commerce. Tidak hanya penjual tidak resmi, seperti kolektor musiman, reseller resmi yang sudah mengikuti prosedur pendaftaran “white list” pun ikut terkena dampaknya. Pemicunya adalah sebuah surat resmi dari Pemegang Merek (distributor yang sudah membeli...
