The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has recently enacted the Ministry of Law Regulation No. 6 of 2026 concerning Patent Applications (hereinafter referred to as the “Regulation”), establishing an updated regulatory framework governing the procedural aspects of Patent filings before the Directorate General of Intellectual Property...
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All Patent Owners in Indonesia are reminded to submit their Patent Working Statement or ‘Statement of Use’ no later than 31 December 2025 or before the date of the annuity deadline. This requirement applies to all Granted Patents and is mandated under the latest amendments to Indonesia’s...
In an era when the definition of “beauty” is no longer a matter of taste but the result of scientific research and business strategy, Patents act like invisible fences protecting the technological gardens behind every cosmetic product. During the protection period, the inventor enjoys a time-limited monopoly,...
Under Article 1 Point 22 of the Indonesian Trademark Law, the term “days” mentioned in this law refers to working days, not calendar days. However, this information can sometimes become unclear when conveyed as brief notices to IP owners or their representatives abroad. This misunderstanding often leads...
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are deficiencies in the documents or if certain requirements are not met, the Patent application may be considered withdrawn by the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) in Indonesia.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...
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...
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The revised Japan Trademark Law will come into effect on April 1, 2024, introducing the “Letter of Consent” to overcome conflicts with earlier Trademark registrations. However, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) recently announced that evidence must be provided in addition to a consent letter obtained from...
인도네시아의 산업디자인법 개정에 대한 8가지 변경 제안 산업디자인 보호의 중요성에 대한 인도네시아의 인식은 지난 5년간 꾸준히 증가해 왔습니다. 이는 계속해서 급격히 증가하는 산업디자인의 출원 수를 보면 알 수 있습니다. 2017년 2,319건의 출원이 2019년 2,835건으로 증가했으며, 2021년에는 2,957건으로, 급기야 2022년에는 3,533건으로 출원 건수가 최고조에 달했습니다. 하지만, 비즈니스...
