Client’s Victory: The Court of Commerce Invalidates "Deli Waffle" Trademark Registration - AFFA IPR

Client’s Victory: The Court of Commerce Invalidates “Deli Waffle” Trademark Registration

In a significant development for Intellectual Property rights protection in Indonesia, AFFA Intellectual Property Rights has officially submitted a request to the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) on 11 September 2025 to implement a landmark court decision by recording the invalidation of the “Deli Waffle + Logo” Trademark (No. IDM001120480) owned by ICEN LESTARI.…

A Strong Signal to Proceed Confidently with Your IP Registrations - AFFA IPR

DGIP Resolves 92.99% of IP Applications in Q2 2025 — A Strong Signal to Proceed Confidently with Your IP Registrations

In an encouraging update from Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP), the second quarter of 2025 recorded a total of 82,661 IP applications, with an impressive 92.99% of them already resolved—an increase of 7.45% compared to the same period last year.   Here’s a quick breakdown: Copyrights: 41,855 applications, 100% resolved Trademarks: 33,613 applications,…

[Policy Insight] Free from Tariffs for U.S. Brands to Indonesia — Why Trademark Protection Is Your First Move - AFFA IPR

[Policy Insight] Free from Tariffs for U.S. Brands to Indonesia — Why Trademark Protection Is Your First Move

A new trade agreement between the United States and Indonesia, announced by President Donald J. Trump, marks a turning point for U.S. businesses eyeing Southeast Asia. The key highlights:   Full market access for U.S. goods—no tariffs, no non-tariff barriers. Indonesia commits to purchasing $15 billion in U.S. energy, $4.5 billion in agricultural goods, and…

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…

Why You Should File Your Trademark in Bahasa Indonesia? - AFFA IPR

Why You Should File Your Trademark in Bahasa Indonesia?

When you file your Trademark in a foreign country like Indonesia, the risk is not always direct copying. Often, local squatters will translate, transliterate, or adapt your Trademark into “Bahasa Indonesia” (Indonesian language) to create a confusingly similar version that still attracts your market, but is still conceptually similar or identical.   Indonesia’s Trademark Law…