Protecting intellectual property (IP) is crucial for businesses to maintain their competitive edge and avoid significant financial losses. Missteps in IP management can lead to costly legal battles, loss of market exclusivity, and reputational damage. At AFFA Intellectual Property Rights, we have observed how certain oversights can jeopardize a company’s assets. This article highlights common…
Indonesia’s Trademark landscape has become increasingly challenging for legitimate brand owners in recent years. Filing your Trademark first is no longer a guaranteed safeguard against opportunists. A concerning trend has emerged: the surge of bad faith Trademark applications, commonly called Trademark squatting. At AFFA Intellectual Property Rights, we have witnessed — and successfully countered…
Indonesia’s Patent regulation has undergone significant changes following the enactment of Law No. 65 Year 2024, which amends Law No. 13 Year 2016 on Patents. One of the key amendments is the extension of time to complete the formalities in a Patent application. Previous Regulation (Law No. 13 Year 2016) Under the previous version…
A registered Patent not only grants the Exclusive Right to its owner to prohibit others from using the invention but also imposes an additional obligation to implement the Patent. This obligation is regulated under Law Number 13 of 2016 concerning Patents, as well as Law Number 65 of 2024 concerning the Third Amendment to Law…
In football, a club’s visual identity, including its logo, is crucial in reflecting its history, values, and pride. But what happens when two clubs from different countries, separated by more than 1,300 kilometers, share the same logo? The case between Brighton & Hove Albion FC from England and NK Jadran-Galeb from Croatia is an intriguing…
Drafting a well-structured and accurate Patent description is a crucial step in the Patent application process. This description serves to provide a detailed explanation of the invention to be patented, including its advantages and working principles. Here is a comprehensive guide on the essential elements that must be included in a Patent description, along…