Recently, Indonesia has once again been confronted with extreme weather phenomena: high-intensity rainfall within short periods, urban flooding, and drought in other regions. Climate variability is becoming increasingly evident—and increasingly costly in its impact. Amid this situation, a strategic question arises: “Are we merely spectators of changing...
Trademark and Copyright infringement on marketplaces, social media, and websites is not a minor issue in Indonesia. Despite frequent warnings, illegal content distribution, counterfeit product sales, and unauthorized use remain easy to find. Often, enforcement struggles to keep pace with the growth of infringements—take one down, and...
In the Trademark registration process in Indonesia, the issuance of a “Provisional Refusal” does not necessarily mark the end of the road. However, many applicants mistakenly assume that every response has an equal chance of overturning the examiner’s decision. In reality, not all responses are treated the...
Before an invention is filed to obtain Patent protection in Indonesia, you, as an inventor, must ensure that the technical solution you developed has never been disclosed to the public before. This is where a Patent search plays a critical role. The process is not merely a...
Many Trademark applicants assume that once they apply, all they need to do is wait for the certificate to be issued. In reality, it is precisely at this very first stage that many applications stop, are delayed, or even end in refusal. The Directorate General of Intellectual...
