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Why “We’ll Register Later” Is the Most Expensive Decision a Company Can Make in Indonesia - AFFA IPR

-May 30, 2026

For many startups and expanding businesses, Intellectual Property registration is often treated as an administrative task that can be postponed until “later.”   The product launch comes first. The marketing campaign comes first. Distribution comes first. Fundraising comes first. But for Trademark registration? “We’ll handle it later.”...

Indonesia Begins Revising Its Industrial Design Law: What Foreign Businesses Need to Know - AFFA IPR

-May 22, 2026

Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR RI), through the Special Committee (Pansus) on the Industrial Design Bill, has officially begun discussions with the government regarding the proposed revision of Indonesia’s Industrial Design Law.   The amendment is considered an important step toward strengthening national Intellectual Property protection amid...

Indonesia Intensifies Crackdown on Copyright Piracy Websites - Over 1,000 Sites Shut Down - AFFA IPR

-May 18, 2026

Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP), through its Directorate of Law Enforcement, continues to strengthen Copyright protection in the digital environment by actively taking action against websites that host Copyright-infringing content.   From January 1, 2025, until May 11, 2026, Indonesian authorities successfully shut down a...

Trademark Filings Surge in Bali’s Hospitality: How to Avoid Refusal - AFFA IPR

-May 9, 2026

In recent years, Bali has continued to position itself as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic culinary and lifestyle hubs. Alongside the rapid growth of cafés, restaurants, and hospitality businesses, a notable trend has emerged: a sharp increase in Trademark filings—particularly for hospitality services, restaurants, cafés, catering,...

AFFA Represents Neo Factory Co., Ltd. (Thailand) in the Invalidation of the D-Nee Trademark Registration in Indonesia

-April 18, 2026

In an increasingly competitive business landscape, a Trademark is not merely an identity—it is a strategic asset that determines trust, reputation, and business sustainability. However, in practice, not all business actors fully understand the importance of comprehensive Trademark protection from the outset.   A recent decision by...

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