Anti-Counterfeiting Methods: Choose the Right Strategy to Get Additional Protection for Your Intellectual Property - AFFA IPR

Anti-Counterfeiting Methods: Choose the Right Strategy to Get Additional Protection for Your Intellectual Property

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Counterfeiting is a pervasive issue that threatens the integrity of Intellectual Property (IP) across various industries. From luxury goods to pharmaceuticals, counterfeit products not only harm brand reputation but can also endanger consumers. In this article, we will explore the most effective anti-counterfeiting methods available and guide you in choosing the right strategy based on…

Key Proposed Amendments to the Indonesia's Patent Law - AFFA IPR

Key Proposed Amendments to the Indonesia’s Patent Law

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The proposed amendments to Indonesia’s Patent Law, specifically the second revision of Law No. 13 of 2016 on Patents, are designed to modernize the country’s legal framework to better align with the evolving economic environment, international obligations, and the rapid pace of technological advancement. These updates aim to make Indonesia’s Patent System more adaptable and…

FAQs: Trademark Enforcement in Indonesia - AFFA IPR

Frequently Asked Questions about Trademark Enforcement in Indonesia

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Trademark Enforcement Proceedings Q: What types of legal or administrative proceedings are available to enforce the rights of a Trademark Owner against an alleged infringer or dilutive use of a mark, apart from previously discussed opposition and cancellation actions? Are there specialised courts or other tribunals? Is there any provision in the criminal law regarding…

AFFA Represented Guangzhou Sanwich Biology Technology, Co., Ltd. in a Succesful Trademark Invalidation Action in Indonesia - AFFA IPR

AFFA Represented Guangzhou Sanwich Biology Technology, Co., Ltd. in a Succesful Trademark Invalidation Action in Indonesia

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On June 11, 2024, the Commercial Court at the Central Jakarta District Court granted AFFA IPR’s lawsuit, in this case representing Guangzhou Sanwich Biology Technology, Co., Ltd., to invalidate the SEVICH Mark with Registration Number IDM000917666, which gave a decision that the mark had similarities in essence and registered in bad faith. So, how does…

The Indonesian Constitutional Court Ruled Article 10 of the Copyright Law Unconstitutional - AFFA IPR

The Indonesian Constitutional Court Ruled Article 10 of the Copyright Law Unconstitutional

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On February 29, 2024, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia (MKRI) decided case Number 84/PUU-XXI/2023 concerning Material Review of Law Number 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright (Copyright Law) and declared Article 10 of the Copyright Law to be contrary to the 1945 State Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia (Constitution of Indonesia). How…

FAQs: The Legal Framework of Trademark Protection in Indonesia - AFFA IPR

Frequently Asked Questions about the Legal Framework of Trademark Protection in Indonesia

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Prevailing Laws and Regulations Q: What is the primary legislation governing Trademarks in Indonesia?   A: Law No. 20 2016 on Marks and Geographical Indications (the Trademark Law) is the primary law concerning Trademark in Indonesia. Several provisions in the Trademark Law were then amended under the Law No. 11 Yeat 2020 in Job Creation,…

The Management of Royalties for Secondary Use Licenses for the Copyright of Books and/or other Written Works in Indonesia - A Closer Look at the Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation Number 15 of 2024 - AFFA IPR

The Management of Royalties for Secondary Use Licenses for the Copyright of Books and/or other Written Works in Indonesia – A Closer Look at the Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation Number 15 of 2024

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The Minister of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia, Yasonna Laoly, has officially ratified the Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation (Permenkumham) Number 15 of 2024 concerning Management of Royalties for Secondary Use Licenses for the Copyright of Books and/or Other Written Works.   What is meant by Secondary Use for…