In the practice of Patent registration in Indonesia, not all applications result in the grant of a Patent. It is not uncommon for applicants to face rejections, corrections to the description and claims, or even objections to Patent grant decisions. To ensure fairness, accuracy, accountability, and public trust in the Patent protection system, the law…
Indonesia demonstrated notable activity and substantial growth across various Intellectual Property (IP) domains in 2024, particularly in Utility Models (UM), Industrial Designs, and Trademarks, according to the World Intellectual Property Indicators 2025 report. Indonesia is classified as an upper-middle-income economy. Its IP performance often reflects a surge in filings, especially when compared to other…
Indonesia is increasingly positioning Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), particularly mediation, as a leading strategy for resolving Intellectual Property (IP) disputes. This approach prioritises faster, more efficient, and non-confrontational solutions—aligning with a restorative justice philosophy that focuses on preserving business relationships and safeguarding the commercial value of a brand or creative work. The Institutional Framework:…
In the race for innovation, speed is everything. According to statistical data published by the Japan Patent Office (JPO), among the ASEAN6 Patent Offices (the six ASEAN countries with the highest Patent rankings), the Directorate General of Intellectual Property of Indonesia (DGIP) is recorded as the office with the shortest total pendency—meaning the duration from…
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All Patent Owners in Indonesia are reminded to submit their Patent Working Statement or ‘Statement of Use’ no later than 31 December 2025 or before the date of the annuity deadline. This requirement applies to all Granted Patents and is mandated under the latest amendments to Indonesia’s Patent Law. Failure to comply may result in…
In an era when the definition of “beauty” is no longer a matter of taste but the result of scientific research and business strategy, Patents act like invisible fences protecting the technological gardens behind every cosmetic product. During the protection period, the inventor enjoys a time-limited monopoly, while the public still gains access to the…
In recent years, the global conversation about Patents has shifted from who invented first to who controls the standard. Behind the arrival of 5G on our phones, Wi-Fi in every public space, and USB-C as a universal port, lies a term that increasingly dominates Intellectual Property discussions: Standard Essential Patents (SEP). This is no longer…
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A new trade agreement between the United States and Indonesia, announced by President Donald J. Trump, marks a turning point for U.S. businesses eyeing Southeast Asia. The key highlights: Full market access for U.S. goods—no tariffs, no non-tariff barriers. Indonesia commits to purchasing $15 billion in U.S. energy, $4.5 billion in agricultural goods, and…
On July 8, 2025, Indonesia officially signed the Riyadh Design Law Treaty (RDLT), joining a growing number of countries committed to modernizing global design protection. This historic treaty was adopted earlier on November 22, 2024, at a WIPO Diplomatic Conference in Riyadh, following nearly two decades of negotiations. With over 190 participating countries and…
In a major step toward deeper international IP collaboration, the Government of Indonesia and the People’s Republic of China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the field of Copyright and related rights. The agreement was formalized during the sidelines of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) General Assembly in Geneva,…