Padel is experiencing rapid growth in Indonesia. Over the past few years, it has captured the attention of various groups — from sports communities and entrepreneurs to celebrities. Its popularity is reflected in its inclusion in PON XXI 2024 (National Sports Week) held in Aceh – North...
Protecting intellectual property (IP) is crucial for businesses to maintain their competitive edge and avoid significant financial losses. Missteps in IP management can lead to costly legal battles, loss of market exclusivity, and reputational damage. At AFFA Intellectual Property Rights, we have observed how certain oversights can...
As we enter a new year, many of us aim for ambitious resolutions, including achieving financial success. One often-overlooked but highly effective way to achieve this is through Intellectual Property (IP) ownership—be it Trademarks, Patents, Industrial Designs, or Copyrights. Hard to imagine? Let’s look at some inspiring...
The Indonesian IP Office (DGIP) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the protection and development of Intellectual Property (IP) in Indonesia. 2025 has been declared the Year of Copyright and Industrial Design, marking a new strategic initiative to strengthen Indonesia’s IP ecosystem. This policy not only aims...
The Indonesian Intellectual Property (IP) Task Force, a cross-ministerial special task force of the Republic of Indonesia, consists of the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP), the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE), the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM), the Ministry of Communication...
The Indonesian government recently banned the distribution of the iPhone 16 due to its failure to meet the required Domestic Component Level (TKDN) threshold of 35%. This policy serves as a stern reminder to all local and international manufacturers of the importance of contributing to the development...
This November, one of Japan’s oldest Intellectual Property (IP) assets celebrates its 70th anniversary. First introduced as a movie in 1954, Godzilla has since starred in over 40 films and animated series, and its Trademark is protected in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a giant...
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recently released the World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024 (WIPI) report, highlighting the growth performance of Intellectual Property (IP) in 2023. This report provides a comprehensive overview of global trends in IP, covering Patents, Trademarks, Geographical Indications, Industrial Designs, and Plant Variety...
The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has issued the latest update on the Non-Tax State Revenue for the Ministry of Law and Human Rights under the Government Regulation No. 45 Year 2024. The adjustments cover IP services pertaining Trademark, Geographical Indication Patent, Industrial Design, and Copyright....
Intellectual Property (IP) Crime negatively impacts the economy and consumer safety and has become structurally more complex, posing a worldwide threat to economic and social security. According to the recently released report “Uncovering the Ecosystem of Intellectual Property Crime,” published this October by the European Union...
