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…