In Indonesia, the procedure for renewing a Trademark is governed by Law No. 20 of 2016 on Trademarks and Geographical Indications (“Trademark Law”). According to this regulation, a registered Trademark is valid for 10 years from the filing date and may be renewed within 6 months prior to its expiration date, and up to 6…
Registering a Trademark in Bali, Indonesia, is an essential step for any foreign business looking to enter or expand within the island’s vibrant market. As one of Southeast Asia’s most renowned tourism destinations and a hub for creative industries, Bali offers significant commercial opportunities, particularly in sectors like hospitality, food and beverage, fashion, and handicrafts.…
In accordance to Article 20A of Law No. 65 Year 2024, a Patent Holder is obliged to file an annual Patent implementation report to the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) under the Ministry of Law before the annuity payment deadline. Be mindful that failure to implement a registered Patent in Indonesia may lead to…
Have you ever found products imitating your Trademark being sold on the market without your permission? Or even worse—your Trademark suddenly being registered by someone else? Unfortunately, such incidents still frequently occur in Indonesia. Our country has once again been placed on the “Watch List” in the 2025 Special 301 Report released by the United…
Registering a Trademark in Indonesia is a critical step for any foreign business aiming to enter or expand in the Indonesian market. As Southeast Asia’s largest economy with over 270 million people, Indonesia offers significant commercial opportunities, but also presents challenges in brand protection due to its growing yet competitive market landscape. Trademark protection…
Indonesia’s Patent regulation has undergone significant changes following the enactment of Law No. 65 Year 2024, which amends Law No. 13 Year 2016 on Patents. One of the key amendments is the extension of time to complete the formalities in a Patent application. Previous Regulation (Law No. 13 Year 2016) Under the previous version…
A registered Patent not only grants the Exclusive Right to its owner to prohibit others from using the invention but also imposes an additional obligation to implement the Patent. This obligation is regulated under Law Number 13 of 2016 concerning Patents, as well as Law Number 65 of 2024 concerning the Third Amendment to Law…
Under Article 1 Point 22 of the Indonesian Trademark Law, the term “days” mentioned in this law refers to working days, not calendar days. However, this information can sometimes become unclear when conveyed as brief notices to IP owners or their representatives abroad. This misunderstanding often leads to incorrect expectations about the speed of application…
Document completeness and compliance with regulations are crucial in the Patent registration process. If there are deficiencies in the documents or if certain requirements are not met, the Patent application may be considered withdrawn by the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) in Indonesia. So, what steps should the applicant take next? When a…
Through Law Number 65 of 2024 on Patents, the Indonesian Government has revised the definition of “invention” to mean an inventor’s idea manifested in solving a specific problem in the field of technology, which can take the form of a product or process, or the improvement and development of an existing product or process. …