At the 47th ASEAN Summit held on 26–28 October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Timor Leste was ratified as the 11th member of ASEAN. Under the “Trade in Goods” framework, you may consider Timor Leste as your next export destination, since ASEAN membership brings more competitive tariffs, efficiency, and easier distribution within the region. But…
This question often arises amid the growing investment climate in Indonesia’s manufacturing industry. But what if the answer is: “not entirely safe”? What should you do to address all the risks? Risk of Infringement Even if you are the one manufacturing the product, the Trademark being used may already have been registered by…
Jakarta, 18 September 2025 – We are pleased to share that AFFA has been recognized with two awards at the Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2025, organised by Asia Business Law Journal. We received recognition as: Best Boutique Law Firm in Indonesia IP Enforcement Firm About the Awards The Indonesia Law Firm Awards…
In a significant development for Intellectual Property rights protection in Indonesia, AFFA Intellectual Property Rights has officially submitted a request to the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) on 11 September 2025 to implement a landmark court decision by recording the invalidation of the “Deli Waffle + Logo” Trademark (No. IDM001120480) owned by ICEN LESTARI.…
In an encouraging update from Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP), the second quarter of 2025 recorded a total of 82,661 IP applications, with an impressive 92.99% of them already resolved—an increase of 7.45% compared to the same period last year. Here’s a quick breakdown: Copyrights: 41,855 applications, 100% resolved Trademarks: 33,613 applications,…
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A new trade agreement between the United States and Indonesia, announced by President Donald J. Trump, marks a turning point for U.S. businesses eyeing Southeast Asia. The key highlights: Full market access for U.S. goods—no tariffs, no non-tariff barriers. Indonesia commits to purchasing $15 billion in U.S. energy, $4.5 billion in agricultural goods, and…
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) has achieved a remarkable milestone over the past decade. According to a report delivered by the Director General of Intellectual Property, Razilu, a total of 1,738,573 Intellectual Property (IP) applications were filed between 2015 and 2024. “This is a monumental figure that reflects the extraordinary enthusiasm of the…
In Indonesia, Trademark rights belong to the party that files first, not necessarily to the party that used the mark first. This system is similar to many jurisdictions that adopt the first-to-file principle, although some countries, such as the United States, recognize first use. This creates serious risks, especially for foreign brand owners who…
When you file your Trademark in a foreign country like Indonesia, the risk is not always direct copying. Often, local squatters will translate, transliterate, or adapt your Trademark into “Bahasa Indonesia” (Indonesian language) to create a confusingly similar version that still attracts your market, but is still conceptually similar or identical. Indonesia’s Trademark Law…
In Indonesia, the Trademark opposition window is only 2 months, but don’t let that short timeline fool you. For global companies and established brand owners, it’s one of the most powerful tools to block copycats before they ever reach the market. Here’s how it works: Every new Trademark application is published for public…