Indonesia New Trademark Registration Rules: Scanned Passport & Article of Association are Now Mandatory for Foreign Applicants - AFFA IPR

Indonesia New Trademark Registration Rules: Scanned Passport & Article of Association are Now Mandatory for Foreign Applicants

The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has officially enacted Minister of Law Regulation (Permenkum) No. 5 of 2026, which introduces updates to the regulations governing Trademark registration in Indonesia. This regulation replaces Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 67 of 2016 (including its amendments), which is considered no longer aligned with current…

8 Benefits of Registering Patents in Indonesia - AFFA IPR

8 Benefits of Registering Patents in Indonesia

Amid the growing pace of innovation and technology-driven competition, legal protection for inventions has become increasingly crucial. In 2024, Indonesia ranked 4th globally as a country of origin with the highest number of Simple Patent (Utility Model) filings, totaling 4,842 applications. This increase reflects a growing awareness of the importance of Patent protection. But what…