Starting 1 January 2026, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will implement the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification (Nice 13-2026) as the latest international reference for the classification of goods and services in Trademark registrations. For many Trademark Owners, this announcement is often misunderstood as a change that will automatically apply uniformly worldwide.…
As we enter 2026, business practices are undergoing increasingly significant changes. Business is no longer limited to selling physical products or providing conventional services on online platforms. The rise of content creators, podcasters, streamers, influencers, and professionals with strong personal brands has made the business landscape more competitive, dynamic, and diverse. They, too, engage in…
As the year draws to a close, business owners and inventors typically focus on closing their books, evaluating performance, and planning business strategies for the coming year. However, for Patent owners, there is one crucial aspect that is often overlooked: Patent Annuity, namely the maintenance of Patent rights through the payment of annual fees. …
In business practice, it is not uncommon to find a single product displaying more than one Trademark. This may include not only the primary logo, but also series names, sub-brands, flavor variants, mascots, and other visual elements—each of which may have been registered as a separate Trademark. This phenomenon is commonly found in snacks,…
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:…
On 11 November 2025, the President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, ratified the Trademark Bill, which has now been promulgated as the Trademark Act (Law No. 19/2025) through publication in the Government Gazette. The Act will enter into force on 11 November 2026, followed by a 12-month transition period for existing Trademark owners…
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…