Indonesia's Growing Commitment to IP Protection: Insights from the 2026 Special 301 Report - AFFA IPR

Indonesia’s Growing Commitment to IP Protection: Insights from the 2026 Special 301 Report

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) recently published its 2026 Special 301 Report, an annual review that evaluates the state of Intellectual Property (IP) protection and enforcement among U.S. trading partners worldwide.   Published in April 2026, the report primarily assesses developments that took place throughout 2025 and early 2026. It is…

AFFA 成功代理广州小鹏汽车科技有限公司,在印度尼西亚最高法院成功认定 XPENG 为驰名商标 - AFFA IPR

AFFA 成功代理广州小鹏汽车科技有限公司,在印度尼西亚最高法院成功认定 XPENG 为驰名商标

印度尼西亚对于**驰名商标(Well-Known Trademark)**的保护再次获得重要司法确认。在印度尼西亚最高法院第 41 K/Pdt.Sus-HKI/2026号判决中,由 AFFA Intellectual Property Rights 代理的广州小鹏汽车科技有限公司在再审(Cassation)程序中胜诉,并成功获得法院裁定,确认 XPENG 构成驰名商标,依法享有印度尼西亚法律保护。   该判决充分体现了国际声誉证据、广泛的商标使用情况以及完善的举证策略,如何能够说服最高法院对驰名商标权利人给予法律保护,对知识产权领域具有重要参考意义。   案件背景   本案起因于广州小鹏汽车科技有限公司(XPENG)向印度尼西亚法院提起商标无效诉讼,请求撤销他人名下注册的两件印度尼西亚商标,即注册号 IDM000955526 和 IDM000948231。   原告认为,上述商标与其已在全球多个国家和地区长期使用并注册的 XPENG 商标构成实质性近似,容易导致公众混淆。   在一审阶段,雅加达中央商业法院驳回了原告的诉讼请求。然而,在 AFFA 团队的代理下,案件进一步上诉至印度尼西亚最高法院,请求对一审法院适用法律的正确性进行审查。   最高法院认定 XPENG 为驰名商标   在判决理由中,最高法院认定广州小鹏汽车科技有限公司已经充分证明 XPENG 属于驰名商标。   合议庭法官重点考虑了以下事实: XPENG 商标已在中国、美国、英国、澳大利亚、新加坡、马来西亚、中国香港、欧盟、南非、新西兰等多个国家和地区获得注册; XPENG 在全球范围内开展了广泛的市场推广活动; 公司获得了多项行业奖项及市场认可; XPENG 在境外多个商标争议案件中成功维护了自身商标权利。   最高法院认为,驰名商标的认定需要综合考察多项因素,不仅包括商标注册证书,还应包括市场声誉、公众认知度以及国际商业信誉等证据。   商标近似成为关键认定因素   最高法院进一步认定,被告注册的商标与 XPENG 商标构成实质性近似。   法院指出,双方商标最显著的共同特征均为…

AFFA Successfully Represents Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Technology Co., Ltd. in Establishing XPENG as a Well-Known Trademark in Indonesia - AFFA IPR

AFFA Successfully Represents Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Technology Co., Ltd. in Establishing XPENG as a Well-Known Trademark in Indonesia

The protection of Well-Known Trademarks has once again been reaffirmed in Indonesia. In Supreme Court Decision No. 41 K/Pdt.Sus-HKI/2026, Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Technology Co., Ltd., represented by AFFA Intellectual Property Rights, successfully prevailed at the cassation level and obtained a ruling recognizing XPENG as a Well-Known Trademark entitled to legal protection in Indonesia.   This…

Why “We’ll Register Later” Is the Most Expensive Decision a Company Can Make in Indonesia - AFFA IPR

Why “We’ll Register Later” Is the Most Expensive Decision a Company Can Make in Indonesia

For many startups and expanding businesses, Intellectual Property registration is often treated as an administrative task that can be postponed until “later.”   The product launch comes first. The marketing campaign comes first. Distribution comes first. Fundraising comes first. But for Trademark registration? “We’ll handle it later.”   Unfortunately, in Indonesia, that single sentence has…

Indonesia Begins Revising Its Industrial Design Law: What Foreign Businesses Need to Know - AFFA IPR

Indonesia Begins Revising Its Industrial Design Law: What Foreign Businesses Need to Know

Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR RI), through the Special Committee (Pansus) on the Industrial Design Bill, has officially begun discussions with the government regarding the proposed revision of Indonesia’s Industrial Design Law.   The amendment is considered an important step toward strengthening national Intellectual Property protection amid the rapid growth of the digital economy and…

Indonesia Intensifies Crackdown on Copyright Piracy Websites - Over 1,000 Sites Shut Down - AFFA IPR

Indonesia Intensifies Crackdown on Copyright Piracy Websites – Over 1,000 Sites Shut Down

Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP), through its Directorate of Law Enforcement, continues to strengthen Copyright protection in the digital environment by actively taking action against websites that host Copyright-infringing content.   From January 1, 2025, until May 11, 2026, Indonesian authorities successfully shut down a total of 1,004 websites involved in Copyright infringement…

Trademark Filings Surge in Bali’s Hospitality: How to Avoid Refusal - AFFA IPR

Trademark Filings Surge in Bali’s Hospitality: How to Avoid Refusal

In recent years, Bali has continued to position itself as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic culinary and lifestyle hubs. Alongside the rapid growth of cafés, restaurants, and hospitality businesses, a notable trend has emerged: a sharp increase in Trademark filings—particularly for hospitality services, restaurants, cafés, catering, and temporary accommodation rental.   A Significant Rise…

AFFA Represents Neo Factory Co., Ltd. (Thailand) in the Invalidation of the D-Nee Trademark Registration in Indonesia

AFFA Represents Neo Factory Co., Ltd. (Thailand) in the Invalidation of the D-Nee Trademark Registration in Indonesia

In an increasingly competitive business landscape, a Trademark is not merely an identity—it is a strategic asset that determines trust, reputation, and business sustainability. However, in practice, not all business actors fully understand the importance of comprehensive Trademark protection from the outset.   A recent decision by the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia,…

How to Determine a Well-Known Trademark in Indonesia According to the Ministry of Law Regulation No. 5 Year 2026? - AFFA IPR

如何根据2026年第5号法律部长条例认定印度尼西亚的驰名商标?

在当今全球化且竞争激烈的市场环境中,**驰名商标(well-known mark)**在商标保护中发挥着至关重要的作用。与普通商标不同,驰名商标因其卓越的声誉和广泛的认知度,即使在非类似商品或服务类别中,也可获得更广泛的法律保护。   鉴于其重要性,印度尼西亚通过《2026年第5号法律部长条例》(以下简称“该条例”)对商标注册制度进行了完善,并明确规定了认定驰名商标的更清晰、更系统化的标准。   本文将概述该条例下用于评估驰名商标地位的关键因素。   驰名商标认定的法律依据   根据该条例,驰名商标的认定标准规定于第36条。该条例并未依赖单一标准,而是采用多因素综合评估方法,确保驰名商标的认定基于全面且客观的考量。   驰名商标认定的主要标准   公众认知程度 首要考虑因素是商标在公众中的知名程度,尤其是在相关行业领域内的认知度。若商标具备以下特点,则可能被认定为驰名商标: 具有较高的品牌记忆度 在消费者中具有广泛认知 在所属行业中具有显著影响力 该因素体现了一个核心原则:驰名商标必须是广为人知的,而不仅仅是完成注册的商标。 销售额及盈利能力 另一关键指标是商标的商业表现,包括: 商品或服务的销售额 商标使用所产生的利润 良好的商业表现表明该商标已获得市场的广泛认可并具有较高的经济价值。 市场份额 该条例还考虑商标所占据的市场份额。较高或主导性的市场份额意味着: 商标具有较强的竞争力 在行业中占据重要地位 该因素反映了商标在市场中的经济影响力。 使用地域范围 商标的使用范围越广,其被认定为驰名商标的可能性越高,包括: 在印度尼西亚境内的覆盖范围 在多个国家或地区的国际使用 跨越地域界限的商标更容易被认定为驰名商标。 使用期限 商标的使用时间长短也是重要考量因素。长期持续使用的商标: 展现稳定性 建立消费者信任 强化品牌认知 这一因素体现了时间在建立品牌声誉中的累积价值。 宣传力度与投入 该条例还评估商标的推广活动,包括: 广告宣传 市场营销策略 品牌建设投入 持续且高强度的推广有助于显著提升商标的知名度和声誉。 境外商标注册情况 国际注册是一个重要的辅助因素。若商标在多个国家或地区获得注册或申请注册,尤其是在发达市场中,则表明其具有全球认知度,并有助于强化其驰名商标地位。 执法与法律认定情况 商标维权成功与否同样具有参考价值,包括: 法院判决 行政裁定 官方机构的认定 已被权威机构认定为驰名商标的情况具有重要的证据效力。 内在价值与声誉…

How to Determine a Well-Known Trademark in Indonesia According to the Ministry of Law Regulation No. 5 Year 2026? - AFFA IPR

How to Determine a Well-Known Trademark in Indonesia According to the Ministry of Law Regulation No. 5 Year 2026?

In today’s globalized and highly competitive marketplace, the concept of a well-known mark plays a critical role in Trademark protection. Unlike ordinary Trademarks, well-known marks enjoy broader legal protection—even across dissimilar goods or services—due to their strong reputation and recognition. Recognizing this importance, Indonesia has refined its legal framework through the Ministry of Law Regulation…