When Weather Can Be Engineered in Indonesia: Is There a Role for Patents? Who Owns It? - AFFA IPR

When Weather Can Be Engineered in Indonesia: Is There a Role for Patents? Who Owns It?

Recently, Indonesia has once again been confronted with extreme weather phenomena: high-intensity rainfall within short periods, urban flooding, and drought in other regions. Climate variability is becoming increasingly evident—and increasingly costly in its impact. Amid this situation, a strategic question arises: “Are we merely spectators of changing weather patterns, or can we become technological innovators…

IP Infringed Online? Now You Can Request Official Takedowns in Indonesia - AFFA IPR

IP Infringed Online? Now You Can Request Official Takedowns in Indonesia

Trademark and Copyright infringement on marketplaces, social media, and websites is not a minor issue in Indonesia. Despite frequent warnings, illegal content distribution, counterfeit product sales, and unauthorized use remain easy to find. Often, enforcement struggles to keep pace with the growth of infringements—take one down, and many more appear in its place. The good…

Examination of Responses to a Provisional Refusal in Indonesia: Understanding the Different Types of Responses and Their Effectiveness - AFFA IPR

Examination of Responses to a Provisional Refusal in Indonesia: Understanding the Different Types of Responses and Their Effectiveness

In the Trademark registration process in Indonesia, the issuance of a “Provisional Refusal” does not necessarily mark the end of the road. However, many applicants mistakenly assume that every response has an equal chance of overturning the examiner’s decision. In reality, not all responses are treated the same, and not all will be accepted. This…