The Ultimate Guide to Indonesia’s Latest Patent Regulation Under the Ministry of Law Regulation No. 6 Year 2026 on Patent Applications - AFFA IPR

The Ultimate Guide to Indonesia’s Latest Patent Regulation Under the Ministry of Law Regulation No. 6 Year 2026 on Patent Applications

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The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has recently enacted the Ministry of Law Regulation No. 6 of 2026 concerning Patent Applications (hereinafter referred to as the “Regulation”), establishing an updated regulatory framework governing the procedural aspects of Patent filings before the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP). The new regulation represents an important development…

Absolute Grounds for Trademark Refusal in Indonesia: Morality, Public Order & Descriptiveness - AFFA IPR

Absolute Grounds for Trademark Refusal in Indonesia: Morality, Public Order & Descriptiveness

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Many business owners assume that as long as a name or logo has not been used by another party, it can be registered as a Trademark without any issue. In practice, however, during the examination process at the Indonesian Trademark Office (DGIP), there are several reasons why a Trademark Application may be rejected outright—even without…

Add More Classes or Register a New Trademark? Which Strategy Is Right for Your Business? - AFFA IPR

Add More Classes or Register a New Trademark? Which Strategy Is Right for Your Business?

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In an ever-evolving business environment, companies often expand their product lines or enter new business sectors. At this stage, an important question frequently arises: “Is it sufficient to extend Trademark protection by adding more classes, or is it better to register a new Trademark?” Understanding the difference between these strategies is crucial because the decision…

How Does Indonesia Stand in the Latest USTR “Notorious Markets” Report? - AFFA IPR

How Does Indonesia Stand in the Latest USTR “Notorious Markets” Report?

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Every year, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) publishes the “Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy,” a report containing findings on various online and physical markets around the world that are suspected of facilitating large-scale Trademark counterfeiting and Copyright piracy. The primary purpose of this report is to encourage governments,…

Indonesia New Trademark Registration Rules: Scanned Passport & Article of Association are Now Mandatory for Foreign Applicants - AFFA IPR

Indonesia New Trademark Registration Rules: Scanned Passport & Article of Association are Now Mandatory for Foreign Applicants

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The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has officially enacted Minister of Law Regulation (Permenkum) No. 5 of 2026, which introduces updates to the regulations governing Trademark registration in Indonesia. This regulation replaces Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 67 of 2016 (including its amendments), which is considered no longer aligned with current…

8 Benefits of Registering Patents in Indonesia - AFFA IPR

8 Benefits of Registering Patents in Indonesia

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Amid the growing pace of innovation and technology-driven competition, legal protection for inventions has become increasingly crucial. In 2024, Indonesia ranked 4th globally as a country of origin with the highest number of Simple Patent (Utility Model) filings, totaling 4,842 applications. This increase reflects a growing awareness of the importance of Patent protection. But what…

When Weather Can Be Engineered in Indonesia: Is There a Role for Patents? Who Owns It? - AFFA IPR

When Weather Can Be Engineered in Indonesia: Is There a Role for Patents? Who Owns It?

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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 weather patterns, or can we become technological innovators…

IP Infringed Online? Now You Can Request Official Takedowns in Indonesia - AFFA IPR

IP Infringed Online? Now You Can Request Official Takedowns in Indonesia

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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 many more appear in its place. The good…

Examination of Responses to a Provisional Refusal in Indonesia: Understanding the Different Types of Responses and Their Effectiveness - AFFA IPR

Examination of Responses to a Provisional Refusal in Indonesia: Understanding the Different Types of Responses and Their Effectiveness

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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 same, and not all will be accepted. This…