The Global Innovation Index (GII) is an annual report published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in collaboration with Cornell University, USA, and the Institut Européen d’Administration des Affaires (INSEAD), France. This index ranks countries based on innovation capacity and performance, using more than 80 indicators...
Awareness of the importance of Trademark protection in Indonesia has steadily increased. Data from the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) shows a significant rise in Trademark registration applications, with more than 120,000 applications submitted in 2023, marking an increase compared to previous years. This demonstrates that...
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...
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...
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 890 million people worldwide suffer from obesity, driving high demand for weight-loss medications. One of the most popular drugs is Ozempic, produced by Novo Nordisk (NOVOb.CO), which generated nearly $19 billion in net sales last year. Ozempic’s active...
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...
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...
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...
On March 31, 2020, Indonesia officially entered the COVID-19 pandemic period with the enactment of Government Regulation Number 21 of 2020 concerning Large-Scale Social Restrictions in the Framework of Accelerating the Handling of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-I9). After facing various challenges, both for the community, the...
Ownership of Marks Q: Who may apply for registration? A: Since the Indonesian Trademark Law adopts the first to file principle, in general any individual, organisation or company can file for a Trademark Registration. However, the Trademark Law also regulates Trademark Registrations that are filed in...
