Indonesia is taking significant steps toward establishing a Family Office ecosystem in Bali, aiming to attract high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) from around the world. The initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to position Indonesia as a competitive destination for global wealth management, investment, and business expansion in Asia. Family…
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The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) recently published its 2026 Special 301 Report, an annual review that evaluates the state of Intellectual Property (IP) protection and enforcement among U.S. trading partners worldwide. Published in April 2026, the report primarily assesses developments that took place throughout 2025 and early 2026. It is…
印度尼西亚对于**驰名商标（Well-Known Trademark）**的保护再次获得重要司法确认。在印度尼西亚最高法院第 41 K/Pdt.Sus-HKI/2026号判决中，由 AFFA Intellectual Property Rights 代理的广州小鹏汽车科技有限公司在再审（Cassation）程序中胜诉，并成功获得法院裁定，确认 XPENG 构成驰名商标，依法享有印度尼西亚法律保护。 该判决充分体现了国际声誉证据、广泛的商标使用情况以及完善的举证策略，如何能够说服最高法院对驰名商标权利人给予法律保护，对知识产权领域具有重要参考意义。 案件背景 本案起因于广州小鹏汽车科技有限公司（XPENG）向印度尼西亚法院提起商标无效诉讼，请求撤销他人名下注册的两件印度尼西亚商标，即注册号 IDM000955526 和 IDM000948231。 原告认为，上述商标与其已在全球多个国家和地区长期使用并注册的 XPENG 商标构成实质性近似，容易导致公众混淆。 在一审阶段，雅加达中央商业法院驳回了原告的诉讼请求。然而，在 AFFA 团队的代理下，案件进一步上诉至印度尼西亚最高法院，请求对一审法院适用法律的正确性进行审查。 最高法院认定 XPENG 为驰名商标 在判决理由中，最高法院认定广州小鹏汽车科技有限公司已经充分证明 XPENG 属于驰名商标。 合议庭法官重点考虑了以下事实： XPENG 商标已在中国、美国、英国、澳大利亚、新加坡、马来西亚、中国香港、欧盟、南非、新西兰等多个国家和地区获得注册； XPENG 在全球范围内开展了广泛的市场推广活动； 公司获得了多项行业奖项及市场认可； XPENG 在境外多个商标争议案件中成功维护了自身商标权利。 最高法院认为，驰名商标的认定需要综合考察多项因素，不仅包括商标注册证书，还应包括市场声誉、公众认知度以及国际商业信誉等证据。 商标近似成为关键认定因素 最高法院进一步认定，被告注册的商标与 XPENG 商标构成实质性近似。 法院指出，双方商标最显著的共同特征均为…
The protection of Well-Known Trademarks has once again been reaffirmed in Indonesia. In Supreme Court Decision No. 41 K/Pdt.Sus-HKI/2026, Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Technology Co., Ltd., represented by AFFA Intellectual Property Rights, successfully prevailed at the cassation level and obtained a ruling recognizing XPENG as a Well-Known Trademark entitled to legal protection in Indonesia. This…
For many startups and expanding businesses, Intellectual Property registration is often treated as an administrative task that can be postponed until “later.” The product launch comes first. The marketing campaign comes first. Distribution comes first. Fundraising comes first. But for Trademark registration? “We’ll handle it later.” Unfortunately, in Indonesia, that single sentence has…
Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR RI), through the Special Committee (Pansus) on the Industrial Design Bill, has officially begun discussions with the government regarding the proposed revision of Indonesia’s Industrial Design Law. The amendment is considered an important step toward strengthening national Intellectual Property protection amid the rapid growth of the digital economy and…
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP), through its Directorate of Law Enforcement, continues to strengthen Copyright protection in the digital environment by actively taking action against websites that host Copyright-infringing content. From January 1, 2025, until May 11, 2026, Indonesian authorities successfully shut down a total of 1,004 websites involved in Copyright infringement…
In recent years, Bali has continued to position itself as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic culinary and lifestyle hubs. Alongside the rapid growth of cafés, restaurants, and hospitality businesses, a notable trend has emerged: a sharp increase in Trademark filings—particularly for hospitality services, restaurants, cafés, catering, and temporary accommodation rental. A Significant Rise…
In an increasingly competitive business landscape, a Trademark is not merely an identity—it is a strategic asset that determines trust, reputation, and business sustainability. However, in practice, not all business actors fully understand the importance of comprehensive Trademark protection from the outset. A recent decision by the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia,…