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…

Indonesia Has a ‘First-to-File’ System. Here’s What That Really Means - AFFA IPR

Indonesia Has a ‘First-to-File’ System. Here’s What That Really Means…

In Indonesia, Trademark rights belong to the party that files first, not necessarily to the party that used the mark first. This system is similar to many jurisdictions that adopt the first-to-file principle, although some countries, such as the United States, recognize first use.   This creates serious risks, especially for foreign brand owners who…

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…

Blindboxes, Resellers, and IP: When Does Selling Cross the Line? - AFFA IPR

Blindboxes, Resellers, and IP: When Does Selling Cross the Line?

Action figure communities in Indonesia have recently been shaken by a wave of takedowns on popular products across e-commerce platforms. Not only unofficial sellers like casual collectors were affected, but even official resellers who had followed the “white list” registration procedures were hit. The trigger? An official notice from the Trademark Holder (a licensed distributor…

From Fake to Facts: Taking Action Against Trademark Infringement in Indonesia - AFFA IPR

From Fake to Facts: Taking Action Against Trademark Infringement in Indonesia

Have you ever found products imitating your Trademark being sold on the market without your permission? Or even worse—your Trademark suddenly being registered by someone else? Unfortunately, such incidents still frequently occur in Indonesia. Our country has once again been placed on the “Watch List” in the 2025 Special 301 Report released by the United…