[URGENT UPDATE] Key Changes to the Indonesian Patent and Trademark Laws after the Enactment of the Law No. 11 Year 2020 on Job Creations

The Law No. 11 Year 2020 on Job Creations (hereinafter referred to as “the Omnibus Law”) was finally signed by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, on November 2, 2020. The Omnibus Law is 1,187 pages long and it consists of numerous revisions to the existing laws that are aimed to spur…

Indonesia ranks 85th in the Global Innovation Index 2020 – remains unmoved for 3 years in a row

The 13th edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) has just been released by Cornell University, INSEAD, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The GII looks at the state of innovation among the 131 economies around the world and the factors that contribute to the ranks, such as institutional environment, business sophistication, knowledge &…

Episode 2 – What to prepare and what to expect when it comes to a Trademark Application in Indonesia

Filing a Trademark in Indonesia can be tricky, but it also comes down to the preparation and research you do beforehand and manage your expectations. Please make sure you watch our guide on the following link before you file your Trademark in Indonesia:   #trademarklaw #Merek #Trademark #KekayaanIntelektual #KI #IP #DGIP #bisnisindonesia #intellectualproperty #indonesia

AFFA IP EDUCATION SERIES ON YOUTUBE

AFFA Intellectual Property Rights – Indonesia & Timor Leste presents: AFFA IP Eduction: Episode 1 – Hal-hal yang harus diperhatikan sebelum mengajukan permohonan pendaftaran merek di Indonesia. Please see our video on the following link on Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNjgpfWKYc8 We will be uploading more contents about Intellectual Property in Indonesia. Please subscribe and stay tuned!  #trademarklaw…

The Definition of Patent in Indonesia

The Indonesian patent scene has undergone various changes throughout the years but the very basic concept still remains – that it is an immaterial right that deserves to be protected by law. On the surface level, the Indonesian Civil Code guarantees the protection of all goods and rights which belong to a person. Specifically, Article…

Further Closure at the Indonesian IP Office until June 4, 2020 and Online Indonesian Patent Annuity Payment

The Indonesian Intellectual Property Office will remain closed until June 4, 2020 due to the spread of the Coronavirus which has not been fully contained. Nevertheless, all online-based services are working and the closure only affects the services that are normally done face to face. The online services have also been extended for Indonesian patent annuity payment…