How to Pay Patent Annuity Fees in Indonesia if the Patent Owner is a Foreign Individual or Entity? - AFFA IPR

How to Pay Patent Annuity Fees in Indonesia if the Patent Owner is a Foreign Individual or Entity?

Patent, Intellectual Property

For foreign Patent owners—whether individuals or entities—navigating Patent Annuity payments in Indonesia requires careful attention to local legal requirements. Under the latest Indonesian Patent Law (Law No. 65 of 2024), foreign applicants or Patent Holders are not permitted to interact directly with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) for official filings, including Annuity Payments.…

Trademark Renewal in Indonesia - AFFA IPR

Trademark Renewal in Indonesia

Intellectual Property, Trademark

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…

From Fake to Facts: Taking Action Against Trademark Infringement in Indonesia - AFFA IPR

From Fake to Facts: Taking Action Against Trademark Infringement in Indonesia

Intellectual Property, Trademark

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…

Patent Implementation in Indonesia: What happens if you don't use your Patent? - AFFA IPR

Patent Implementation in Indonesia and Its Consequences if the Patent is Not Used According to the Latest Patent Law

Patent, Intellectual Property1 Comment

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…

Calendar Days vs Working Days: Understanding Trademark Refusal Deadlines in Indonesia - AFFA IPR

Calendar Days vs Working Days: Understanding Trademark Refusal Deadlines in Indonesia

Intellectual Property, Trademark

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…

Steps to Take When a Patent Application is Deemed Withdrawn in Indonesia - AFFA IPR

Steps to Take When a Patent Application is Deemed Withdrawn in Indonesia

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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…