Fighting IP Crimes: Indonesia's IP Office Task Force Destroys IDR 5.35 Billion Worth of Counterfeit Goods! - AFFA IPR

Fighting IP Crimes: Indonesia’s IP Office Task Force Destroys IDR 5.35 Billion Worth of Counterfeit Goods!

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The Indonesian Intellectual Property (IP) Task Force, a cross-ministerial special task force of the Republic of Indonesia, consists of the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP), the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE), the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM), the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi), the Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim)…

IP Character Collaborations with Airlines - Which One is Your Favorite? AFFA IPR

IP Character Collaborations with Airlines – Which One is Your Favorite?

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Collaborations involving Intellectual Property (IP) or well-known characters aren’t limited to clothing or merchandise; they extend to restaurants, theme parks, and even airlines. Thanks to the immense popularity of these characters, fans are willing to travel, buy tickets, and spend more to enjoy a unique experience connected to their favorite icons. As the holiday season…

Protecting a Giant: Why Godzilla Needs Both 3D Mark and Industrial Design Status

Intellectual Property, Trademark, Industrial Design

This November, one of Japan’s oldest Intellectual Property (IP) assets celebrates its 70th anniversary. First introduced as a movie in 1954, Godzilla has since starred in over 40 films and animated series, and its Trademark is protected in more than 30 countries worldwide.   As a giant mutant lizard with many variations, its likeness has…

Critical for Indonesia Importers: SNI Must Be Registered by the Trademark Owner and the Licensing Agreement Mus Be Recorded to DGIP - AFFA IPR

Critical for Indonesian Importers: SNI Must Be Registered by the Trademark Owner and the Licensing Agreement Must Be Recorded to DGIP

Intellectual Property, Trademark

One of the primary requirements for obtaining a Certificate of Indonesian National Standard (SNI) is the ownership of a valid and registered Trademark with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP), whether by a domestic industrial company or a foreign producer. Products intended to be marketed in Indonesia must meet specific standards, including quality and…

WIPO's 2024 Report: Indonesia Ranks Among Global Leaders in Trademarks and Design Growth - AFFA IPR

WIPO’s 2024 Report: Indonesia Ranks Among Global Leaders in Trademarks and Design Growth

Intellectual Property

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recently released the World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024 (WIPI) report, highlighting the growth performance of Intellectual Property (IP) in 2023. This report provides a comprehensive overview of global trends in IP, covering Patents, Trademarks, Geographical Indications, Industrial Designs, and Plant Variety Protection. It is a vital reference for governments,…

Indonesia - Adjustment to the IP Services Official Fees Under the Government Regulation No.24 Year 2024 - AFFA IPR

Indonesia – Adjustment to the Intellectual Property Services Official Fees Under the Government Regulation No. 45 Year 2024

Intellectual Property

The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has issued the latest update on the Non-Tax State Revenue for the Ministry of Law and Human Rights under the Government Regulation No. 45 Year 2024. The adjustments cover IP services pertaining Trademark, Geographical Indication Patent, Industrial Design, and Copyright. We herewith provide you the summary of the…

Unraveling the Global Complexity of IP Crime: Money Laundering and More! AFFA IPR

Unraveling the Global Complexity of IP Crime: Money Laundering and More!

Patent, Intellectual Property, Trademark, Copyright, Industrial Design

Intellectual Property (IP) Crime negatively impacts the economy and consumer safety and has become structurally more complex, posing a worldwide threat to economic and social security.   According to the recently released report “Uncovering the Ecosystem of Intellectual Property Crime,” published this October by the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and the…