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...
As the festive season approaches, markets and shopping centers are filled with a wide variety of attractive hampers. These gift sets typically include a combination of food, beverages, and handicraft items, packaged exclusively for family members, business partners, or associates. However, within a single hamper gift,...
Many business owners assume that as long as a name or logo has not been used by another party, it can be registered as a Trademark without any issue. In practice, however, during the examination process at the Indonesian Trademark Office (DGIP), there are several reasons why...
In an ever-evolving business environment, companies often expand their product lines or enter new business sectors. At this stage, an important question frequently arises: “Is it sufficient to extend Trademark protection by adding more classes, or is it better to register a new Trademark?” Understanding the difference...
Every year, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) publishes the “Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy,” a report containing findings on various online and physical markets around the world that are suspected of facilitating large-scale Trademark counterfeiting and Copyright piracy. The primary...
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