The Ultimate Guide to Indonesia’s Latest Patent Regulation Under the Ministry of Law Regulation No. 6 Year 2026 on Patent Applications
The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has recently enacted the Ministry of Law Regulation No. 6 of 2026 concerning Patent Applications (hereinafter referred to as the “Regulation”), establishing an updated regulatory framework governing the procedural aspects of Patent filings before the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP). The new regulation represents an important development in Indonesia’s Patent administration, reflecting the government’s continuing efforts to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and legal certainty of the national intellectual property system. Furthermore, the regulation serves as the implementing regulatory framework for the latest amendment to the Patent Law under the Law No. 65 Year 2024 on the Third Amendment of the Law No. 13 Year 2016 on Patents. From a practical perspective, the regulation introduces a number of procedural refinements and clarifications that are relevant to Patent applicants and practitioners managing Patent portfolios in Indonesia. In particular, the new provisions address several aspects of the Patent application process, including filing formalities, supporting documentation, and administrative procedures before the DGIP. As Indonesia continues to attract increasing levels of technological investment and innovation-driven activity, understanding these regulatory developments will be essential for applicants seeking effective and timely Patent protection in the jurisdiction. We herewith provide you with the summary of the Regulation for your perusal: Minimum Information and Document Requirements for Application Article 2 of the Regulation stipulates the minimum information required for the submission of a Patent application. These requirements include the following: a. the date, month, and year of the Application letter; b. the name, full address, and nationality of the Inventor; c. the name, full address, and nationality of the Applicant, in the event that the Applicant is not a legal entity; d. the name and full address of the Applicant, in the event that the Applicant is a legal entity; e. the name and full address of the Attorney, in the event that the Application is filed through an Attorney; f. the title of the Invention; g. the name of the country and the Filing Date of the first Application, in the event that the Application is filed with a Priority Right; and h. the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) number and the international Filing Date, in the event that the Application is filed based on the Patent Cooperation Treaty. Furthermore, an application should also be complemented with the following: a. Title of invention; b. Description of the Invention; c. Claims defining the scope of protection sought; d. Abstract of the Invention; e. Drawings, where the Application includes drawings necessary for the understanding of the Invention; f. Power of Attorney, where the Application is filed through a licensed IP attorney/agent; g. Assignment of Rights to the Invention, where the Application is filed by an Applicant who is not the Inventor; h. Certificate confirming the status of a micro or small enterprise, educational institution, or government research and development institution, issued by the competent authority, where the Applicant qualifies under such category – however, this only applies to local entity; i. Certificate of deposit of a microorganism, where the Application relates to a microorganism; and j. Statement from the Applicant regarding the origin of Genetic Resources and/or Traditional Knowledge, where the Invention involves Genetic Resources and/or Traditional Knowledge. Sub Sections and Sequence Listinga. Field of the Invention A description and explanation of the technical field to which the Invention relates. b. Background of the Invention An explanation of the technical background of the Invention, known to the Applicant, is necessary for understanding, searching, and examining the Invention. This section may also refer to prior documents forming part of the technical background and may include an explanation of the technical advantages and benefits of the Invention compared with existing technologies in the same field. c. Brief Summary of the Invention A concise explanation describing the embodiment of the Invention and how it may be implemented. d. Brief Description of the DrawingsA short explanation of matters relating to the drawings, where the Application includes drawings. e. Detailed Description of the Invention A complete explanation of at least one method of carrying out the Invention. Where appropriate, the description may refer to the accompanying drawings and must explain how the Invention can be applied in industry or used in practice, particularly where the nature of the Invention makes it difficult to describe purely in words. f. Sequence Listing Where applicable, a sequence listing provided in a format compliant with international standards and submitted in Portable Document Format (PDF). Both English and Indonesian Translations Must Be Submitted Article 7 of the Regulation stipulates that in the event that the Patent description is written in foreign languages other than English, the applicant will still be required to provide the English AND Indonesian translations within 30 days from the date of application. There is no extension of time for this submission, and we encourage the applicants to provide the required translations within the deadline. National Phase Entry Deadline and Extension Under Article 37 of the Regulation, a Patent application filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) designating Indonesia must be submitted to the Minister as the receiving authority for the national phase entry within a period of no later than 31 (thirty-one) months, calculated from: a. the international filing date; or b. the earliest priority date. Where an application is submitted after the 31-month time limit, the applicant or their authorized representative may be granted an extension for filing the application, subject to the payment of the applicable fee in accordance with the prevailing regulations governing Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) within the Ministry of Law. The extension of time referred to above may be granted for a maximum period of 3 (three) months from the expiration of the filing deadline, calculated from the international filing date. Furthermore, an extension may be granted for a maximum period of 12 (twelve) months from the expiration of the filing deadline, calculated from the earliest priority date. If the application is filed beyond the extension periods…