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[INDONESIA – URGENT UPDATE] The Latest Directive on Trademark Application Documents and Requirements Based on Minister of Law Regulation No. 5 of 2026

Updating our previous article, “Indonesia New Trademark Registration Rules: Scanned Passport & Article of Association are Now Mandatory for Foreign Applicants”, we have compiled the latest, comprehensive summary of the documents and requirements for trademark application filings based on Minister of Law Regulation No. 5 of 2026 as of April 1, 2026.   For the Trademark applicants residing outside of Indonesia, the filing requirements will be as follows: Applicants domiciled outside Indonesia are no longer required to submit identity documents. If the applicant is a company/corporation, the Articles of Association/Deed of Establishment/Business License/Company Certificate must be locally legalized and sworn-translated into Indonesian by a sworn translator. We can assist you and/or the client with these requirements. Legalized copy of Priority Documents, sworn-translated into Indonesian by a sworn translator (if claiming Priority Rights). Power of Attorney. Statement of Mark Ownership. In the event the applicant fails to provide the aforementioned requirements at the time of filing, the filing can still proceed, but the Trademark Office will issue a formality office action to instruct the applicant to submit the missing requirement(s) within 2 months from the date of the letter.   Substantive Examination Timeline The substantive examination process has been accelerated. If no opposition is filed by third parties, the examination may be completed within a maximum of 30 working days. However, if an opposition is filed, the substantive examination will be completed within a maximum of 90 working days. However, please be mindful that the actual practice may differ, and the process may take longer than the prescribed time in the regulation.   Force Majeure Conditions In the event of force majeure—such as war, revolution, civil unrest, labor strikes, natural disasters, or similar emergencies—the Applicant may request an extension of time to fulfill document requirements for various processes, including initial filing, priority claims, changes of name/address, recordal of assignment, and submission of responses to trademark refusals. With the enactment of this regulation, all applications filed from the date of promulgation will be subject to these new provisions. Meanwhile, applications filed before this regulation will continue to be processed under the previous rules.   Should you have questions regarding the new regulations on Trademark registration and protection in Indonesia, please contact us through the channels below and receive a free 15-minute consultation:   📩 E-Mail : [email protected] 📞 Book a Call : +62 21 83793812 💬 WhatsApp : +62 812 87000 889   About AFFA:  Established in 1999, AFFA Intellectual Property Rights is an Indonesia-based boutique IP law firm serving international brands and innovators, offering full-service support—from prosecution and licensing to enforcement and commercialization—in Indonesia’s dynamic IP landscape. Our firm is widely recognized for its excellence, with accolades including “Best Boutique Law Firm in Indonesia” and “IP Enforcement Firm” at the Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2025 by Asia Business Law Journal, as well as being listed as a “Recommended Firm 2024 — Indonesia” by WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. For more information, please visit: www.affa.co.id.