The proposed amendments to Indonesia’s Patent Law, specifically the second revision of Law No. 13 of 2016 on Patents, are designed to modernize the country’s legal framework to better align with the evolving economic environment, international obligations, and the rapid pace of technological advancement. These updates aim to make Indonesia’s Patent System more adaptable and…
Indonesian Patent Law No. 13 of 2016 outlines the process for maintaining your Patent throughout its 20-year term. This involves making timely annuity payments to the Indonesian Patent Office, hereafter called the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP). Here’s a breakdown of the key points: First Annuity Payment This covers the period from your…
Patenting Timetable and Costs Q: How long does it typically take, and how much does it typically cost, to obtain a Patent? A: The process of registering a patent in Indonesia involves several steps, including jling a Patent application, publication, examination and grant. The general process is as follows: Filing a Patent Application:…
After 11 days of intensive negotiations, the International Diplomatic Conference at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 24th, agreed on and adopted the International Treaty on the Protection of Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge. This is the first WIPO Treaty to address the interface between Intellectual…
Voluntary Licensing Q: Are they any restrictions on the contractual terms by which a Patent Owner may license a Patent? A: Several minimum requirements should be met. A licence agreement should contain: the date, month, year and place where the licence agreement was signed; name and address of the licensor and the licensee; the…
Monetary Remedies for Infringement Q: What monetary remedies are available against a Patent infringer? When do damages start to accrue? Do damage awards tend to be nominal, provide fair compensation, or be punitive? How are royalties calculated? A: All laws about Intellectual Property assets allow the infringed to seek damages through the Court of…
Owning a rare classic car, even at a high price, can be a source of pride. What’s unique is that several classic cars, such as the Porsche 911, Shelby Cobra 427, and Ford Mustang GT500, which are widely used by Indonesian celebrities, are local manufacturers, aka custom or modified results from different cars. How is…
Patent Invalidity Q: How and on what grounds can the validity of a Patent be challenged? Is there a special court or administrative tribunal in which to do this? A: Article 130 of the Indonesian Patent Law regulates several grounds to invalidate a Patent. Most notably, an invalidation decision issued by the Court of…
Types of Protectable Inventions Q: Can a Patent be obtained to cover any type of invention, including software, business methods and medical procedures? A: The Patent Law was enacted in 2016 and the government eventually issued the much-anticipated Patent examination guidelines in 2019. The current Law differs from its predecessor in that it does…
At the beginning of May 2024, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly declared May 25 as the World Football Day. This date was chosen to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first football competition at the 1924 Olympics held in Paris, France. The UN hopes this day will always be celebrated as a day of…