WIPO's 2024 Report: Indonesia Ranks Among Global Leaders in Trademarks and Design Growth - AFFA IPR

WIPO’s 2024 Report: Indonesia Ranks Among Global Leaders in Trademarks and Design Growth

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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 Protection. It is a vital reference for governments,…

Indonesia - Adjustment to the IP Services Official Fees Under the Government Regulation No.24 Year 2024 - AFFA IPR

Indonesia – Adjustment to the Intellectual Property Services Official Fees Under the Government Regulation No. 24 Year 2024

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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. 24 Year 2024. The adjustments cover IP services pertaining Trademark, Geographical Indication Patent, Industrial Design, and Copyright. We herewith provide you the summary of the…

Unraveling the Global Complexity of IP Crime: Money Laundering and More! AFFA IPR

Unraveling the Global Complexity of IP Crime: Money Laundering and More!

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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 Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and the…

Geographical Indications for Indonesian Cuisine: Untapped Potential - AFFA IPR

Geographical Indications for Indonesian Cuisine: Untapped Potential

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According to data from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, Culinary tourism accounts for about 30-40% of tourists’ total spending during their visit across the country. Names such as Kopi Gayo (Gayo Coffee), Kripik Sanjay (Sanjay Hot Chips), Sate Padang (Padang Satay), Pempek Palembang, Dodol Garut, Tahu Sumedang (Sumedang…

Trademark Freeriding Legal Risks and Solutions in Indonesia - AFFA IPR

Trademark Freeriding: Legal Risks & Solutions in Indonesia

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According to the Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI), hitchhiking is participating (eating, riding in a vehicle, etc.) without paying. This word is used in colloquial language and is often associated with someone taking advantage of an opportunity without any contribution or cost.   Freeriding Trademarks are also often carried out to take advantage of the popularity of…

The Legal Risks of Selling (Unauthorized) T-Shirts with Popular Character Images - AFFA IPR

The Legal Risks of Selling (Unauthorized) T-Shirts with Popular Character Images

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We can still easily find t-shirts with popular character images in small stores, shopping centers, exhibitions, and e-commerce in Indonesia. For those of you who are fans of popular culture from within and outside the country, the presence of t-shirts with characters that you like, sometimes with attractive designs, and also at low prices, is…

Understanding Trade Secret Laws in Indonesia: Scope and Consequences - AFFA IPR

Understanding Trade Secret Laws in Indonesia: Scope and Consequences

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Trade Secrets are the recipe for business success in various fields, such as culinary, IT, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology.   The public often seeks ways to discover or exploit these “secrets to success” through various means, including claiming and exposing these secrets on social media.   So, what exactly are the scope and consequences for disclosing…