Key Proposed Changes to the Indonesia’s Patent Law Science and technology are essential in increasing competitiveness and the national economy. Therefore, Indonesia must create Human Resources that are innovative and able to adapt to developments in global phenomena, as well as have a strong understanding of Intellectual Property (IP), especially in the field of Patents.…
Comprehensive Trademark Protection: Post-Registration Best Practices Even though it has offensive and defensive functions, owning a Trademark Certificate does not necessarily prevent your Trademark from being counterfeited. Moreover, if you are a market leader, there will always be irresponsible parties who want to take advantage of profits badly. According to data from the Indonesian…
8 Proposed Changes in the Amendment of the Industrial Design Law in Indonesia Indonesian awareness of the importance of protecting Industrial Design has continued to increase in the last five years. This can be seen from the application of Industrial Design registrations, which continues to increase significantly. From 2,319 applications in 2017, it grew to…
Can I Trademark My Face in Indonesia? One of the unique things we have as a human is our different faces. Starting from the shape of our eyes, nose, lips, cheekbones, skin color, mustache, and eyebrows, it makes our face different and has its charm. Considering that being distinctive is also one of the requirements…
Demystifying the Public Domain: Permissions and Limitations We can almost always see this iconic portrait of Bung Tomo‘s enthusiastic speech every November 10th, as Indonesia celebrates National Heroes’ Day. In fact, according to Tempo Magazine‘s journalistic investigation, this photo was not taken on that date but later in 1947 by Frans Mendur, when Bung Tomo…
The Minimum Requirements for Industrial Design Registration in Indonesia Having your Industrial Design registered and protected means you are ready to advance your product to the next stage. Because the exemplary Industrial Design plays a vital role in targeting specific market segments, creating new market niches, and strengthening the company’s branding and positioning. Industrial…
The Impact of Intellectual Property on the Quality of Life for People with Disabilities The 2022* Asian Para Games, which ended yesterday in Hangzhou, China, showcased human civilization’s sportsmanship, high fighting spirit, and demonstrated the impact of Intellectual Property (IP) on the quality of life of people with disabilities in many ways. For example,…
Amending Patent Claims in Indonesia The Indonesian Patent Law allows Patent claims amendment at several stages from filing up to 3 months after the notice of grant has been issued by the Indonesian Patent Office under the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP). We herewith summarize under which circumstances the claim amendments are allowable in…
The Intellectual Property Landscape of Tokusatsu: A Comprehensive Overview Tokusatsu (特撮) is a Japanese term for live-action (non-anime) films or television programs that heavily use practical special effects. However, in its development, this genre in Japan is mainly used in movies or series with superhero themes. From giant monsters (Kaiju) such as Godzilla and Gamera,…
The Strategic Genius of Hiding Trademarks in Plain Sight: The Case of X Corp In the world of business and Trademarks, it’s often a chess game with high stakes. While more giant corporations might seem to have an advantage in this intricate dance of Intellectual Property, a move is so strategic yet surprisingly underutilized. It…