Indonesia’s Patent regulation has undergone significant changes following the enactment of Law No. 65 Year 2024, which amends Law No. 13 Year 2016 on Patents. One of the key amendments is the extension of time to complete the formalities in a Patent application. Previous Regulation (Law...
A registered Patent not only grants the Exclusive Right to its owner to prohibit others from using the invention but also imposes an additional obligation to implement the Patent. This obligation is regulated under Law Number 13 of 2016 concerning Patents, as well as Law Number 65...
Drafting a well-structured and accurate Patent description is a crucial step in the Patent application process. This description serves to provide a detailed explanation of the invention to be patented, including its advantages and working principles. Here is a comprehensive guide on the essential elements that...
Document completeness and compliance with regulations are crucial in the Patent registration process. If there are deficiencies in the documents or if certain requirements are not met, the Patent application may be considered withdrawn by the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) in Indonesia. So, what steps...
Through Law Number 65 of 2024 on Patents, the Indonesian Government has revised the definition of “invention” to mean an inventor’s idea manifested in solving a specific problem in the field of technology, which can take the form of a product or process, or the improvement and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
