The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has officially enacted Minister of Law Regulation (Permenkum) No. 5 of 2026, which introduces updates to the regulations governing Trademark registration in Indonesia. This regulation replaces Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 67 of 2016 (including its amendments),...
Amid the growing pace of innovation and technology-driven competition, legal protection for inventions has become increasingly crucial. In 2024, Indonesia ranked 4th globally as a country of origin with the highest number of Simple Patent (Utility Model) filings, totaling 4,842 applications. This increase reflects a growing awareness...
Recently, Indonesia has once again been confronted with extreme weather phenomena: high-intensity rainfall within short periods, urban flooding, and drought in other regions. Climate variability is becoming increasingly evident—and increasingly costly in its impact. Amid this situation, a strategic question arises: “Are we merely spectators of changing...
Trademark and Copyright infringement on marketplaces, social media, and websites is not a minor issue in Indonesia. Despite frequent warnings, illegal content distribution, counterfeit product sales, and unauthorized use remain easy to find. Often, enforcement struggles to keep pace with the growth of infringements—take one down, and...
In the Trademark registration process in Indonesia, the issuance of a “Provisional Refusal” does not necessarily mark the end of the road. However, many applicants mistakenly assume that every response has an equal chance of overturning the examiner’s decision. In reality, not all responses are treated the...
