On October 28, 2024, Indonesia introduced significant updates to its Patent System through Law No. 65 Year 2024, amending Law No. 13 Year 2016 on Patents. These changes aim to align Indonesia’s Patent System with global technological advancements while strongly emphasizing national interests. For international stakeholders and Patent applicants, this article highlights the crucial changes…
The landscape of Intellectual Property in Indonesia continues to evolve, reflecting the dynamic nature of technology and innovation. One of the most significant updates in Law No. 65 of 2024, which is the third amendment to Law No. 13 of 2016 on Patents, lies in the revised definition of “Invention.” The Old Definition Under…
As we enter a new year, many of us aim for ambitious resolutions, including achieving financial success. One often-overlooked but highly effective way to achieve this is through Intellectual Property (IP) ownership—be it Trademarks, Patents, Industrial Designs, or Copyrights. Hard to imagine? Let’s look at some inspiring examples of how IP has made others wealthy.…
The Indonesian Intellectual Property (IP) Task Force, a cross-ministerial special task force of the Republic of Indonesia, consists of the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP), the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE), the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM), the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi), the Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim)…
In accordance with the latest amendment of the Indonesian Patent Law, all foreign applicants who wish to file patent applications in Indonesia have to provide the Indonesian IP Office (DGIP) with the following: If the description is written in foreign languages other than English, the description shall be complemented with the English and Indonesian…
The Indonesian government recently banned the distribution of the iPhone 16 due to its failure to meet the required Domestic Component Level (TKDN) threshold of 35%. This policy serves as a stern reminder to all local and international manufacturers of the importance of contributing to the development of domestic industries. However, the iPhone 16…
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,…
The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has issued the latest update on the Non-Tax State Revenue for the Ministry of Law and Human Rights under the Government Regulation No. 45 Year 2024. The adjustments cover IP services pertaining Trademark, Geographical Indication Patent, Industrial Design, and Copyright. We herewith provide you the summary of the…
The Indonesian IP world has just gotten more exciting after the enactment of the Law No. 65 Year 2024 on the Third Amendment to the Law No. 13 Year 2016 on Patents on 28 October 2024. The amendment is designed to be in line with the current technological practices around the world, while at the…
Intellectual Property (IP) Crime negatively impacts the economy and consumer safety and has become structurally more complex, posing a worldwide threat to economic and social security. According to the recently released report “Uncovering the Ecosystem of Intellectual Property Crime,” published this October by the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and the…