Indonesia Fosters a Thriving IP Ecosystem: Domestic and International Filings Soar Over the Past Decade - AFFA IPR

Indonesia Fosters a Thriving IP Ecosystem: Domestic and International Filings Soar Over the Past Decade

Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) has achieved a remarkable milestone over the past decade. According to a report delivered by the Director General of Intellectual Property, Razilu, a total of 1,738,573 Intellectual Property (IP) applications were filed between 2015 and 2024. “This is a monumental figure that reflects the extraordinary enthusiasm of the…

Not Just Batik: Why Industrial Design is the Hidden Gem of IP in Indonesia - AFFA IPR

Not Just Batik: Why Industrial Design is the Hidden Gem of IP in Indonesia

When people think about Intellectual Property (IP) in Indonesia, their minds often go straight to Batik—a traditional cultural expression protected under Copyright. But beyond the cultural spotlight lies a vastly underappreciated and highly strategic asset in IP: Industrial Design.   Despite its growing importance, Industrial Design protection in Indonesia remains largely overlooked by creators, businesses,…

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?

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

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…

Blindboxes, Resellers, and IP: When Does Selling Cross the Line? - AFFA IPR

Blindboxes, Resellers, and IP: When Does Selling Cross the Line?

Action figure communities in Indonesia have recently been shaken by a wave of takedowns on popular products across e-commerce platforms. Not only unofficial sellers like casual collectors were affected, but even official resellers who had followed the “white list” registration procedures were hit. The trigger? An official notice from the Trademark Holder (a licensed distributor…