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WIPO’s 2024 Report: Indonesia Ranks Among Global Leaders in Trademarks and Design Growth

Intellectual PropertyBy AFFA IPR November 20, 2024

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recently released the World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024 (WIPI) report, highlighting the growth performance of Intellectual Property (IP) in 2023. This report provides a comprehensive overview of global trends in IP, covering Patents, Trademarks, Geographical Indications, Industrial Designs, and Plant Variety Protection. It is a vital reference for governments,…

Logo Redesign: Is a New Trademark Registration Necessary in Indonesia?

Intellectual Property, TrademarkBy AFFA IPR September 21, 2024

Awareness of the importance of Trademark protection in Indonesia has steadily increased. Data from the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) shows a significant rise in Trademark registration applications, with more than 120,000 applications submitted in 2023, marking an increase compared to previous years. This demonstrates that business owners increasingly recognize the importance of legally…

Trademark Freeriding: Legal Risks & Solutions in Indonesia

Intellectual Property, CopyrightBy AFFA IPR September 19, 2024 1 Comment

According to the Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI), hitchhiking is participating (eating, riding in a vehicle, etc.) without paying. This word is used in colloquial language and is often associated with someone taking advantage of an opportunity without any contribution or cost. Freeriding Trademarks are also often carried out to take advantage of the popularity of…

The Legal Risks of Selling (Unauthorized) T-Shirts with Popular Character Images

Intellectual Property, CopyrightBy AFFA IPR September 18, 2024 1 Comment

We can still easily find t-shirts with popular character images in small stores, shopping centers, exhibitions, and e-commerce in Indonesia. For those of you who are fans of popular culture from within and outside the country, the presence of t-shirts with characters that you like, sometimes with attractive designs, and also at low prices, is…

Legal Obstacles to Trademarking Indonesia’s National Emblem

Trademark, Industrial DesignBy AFFA IPR August 17, 2024

The Garuda Pancasila, the National Emblem of the Republic of Indonesia, is indeed iconic. The figure of this giant bird that is said to be able to cover the sunlight has been known since the 5th century and has become a symbol of many Hindu kingdoms in the archipelago. So, since it was established and…

Frequently Asked Questions about Trademark Enforcement in Indonesia

Intellectual Property, TrademarkBy AFFA IPR August 14, 2024

Trademark Enforcement Proceedings Q: What types of legal or administrative proceedings are available to enforce the rights of a Trademark Owner against an alleged infringer or dilutive use of a mark, apart from previously discussed opposition and cancellation actions? Are there specialised courts or other tribunals? Is there any provision in the criminal law regarding…

Indonesia Extends the Trademark Non-Use Period from 3 to 5 Consecutive Years

Intellectual Property, TrademarkBy AFFA IPR August 1, 2024

On March 31, 2020, Indonesia officially entered the COVID-19 pandemic period with the enactment of Government Regulation Number 21 of 2020 concerning Large-Scale Social Restrictions in the Framework of Accelerating the Handling of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-I9). After facing various challenges, both for the community, the business world, and the government, the pandemic status…

Frequently Asked Questions About the Registration and Use of Trademark in Indonesia

Trademark, Industrial DesignBy AFFA IPR July 25, 2024

Ownership of Marks Q: Who may apply for registration? A: Since the Indonesian Trademark Law adopts the first to file principle, in general any individual, organisation or company can file for a Trademark Registration. However, the Trademark Law also regulates Trademark Registrations that are filed in bad faith. Article 21 paragraph (3) of the…

Frequently Asked Questions about the Legal Framework of Trademark Protection in Indonesia

Intellectual Property, TrademarkBy AFFA IPR July 15, 2024

Prevailing Laws and Regulations Q: What is the primary legislation governing Trademarks in Indonesia? A: Law No. 20 2016 on Marks and Geographical Indications (the Trademark Law) is the primary law concerning Trademark in Indonesia. Several provisions in the Trademark Law were then amended under the Law No. 11 Yeat 2020 in Job Creation,…

International IP Index 2024: Indonesia to Catch Up on IP Commercialization

Intellectual PropertyBy AFFA IPR May 10, 2024 1 Comment

Every year, the United States Chamber of Commerce releases the “International Intellectual Property Index,” which ranks countries worldwide based on their growth in Intellectual Property, commercialization of Intellectual Property assets, law enforcement, system efficiency, and membership and ratification of international treaties. This year, Indonesia is ranked 49th out of 55 countries, or 7th from the…

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