Indonesia will implement a new schedule of official Intellectual Property (IP) fees beginning 2 August 2026, affecting several Trademark services while also introducing new official fees for certain Patent procedures. The summary of the increase is as follows.
Trademark: Official Fees Increased Across Multiple Services
The most notable changes concern Trademark-related official fees, with increases ranging from 40% to over 57%, depending on the service.
Below are the percentage increases for the affected services:
| Trademark Services | Increase |
| Trademark Application Filing | +55.6% |
| Madrid Protocol Designation Filing | +50% |
| Trademark Renewal | +55.6% |
| Trademark Renewal During Grace Period | +55.6% |
| Opposition Filing | +50% |
| Appeal Against Trademark Decisions | +50% |
| Recordal of Change of Name and Address | +50% |
| Recordal of Assignment | +57.1% |
| Trademark License Recordal | +40% |
| Madrid Transformation | +40% |
Businesses and individuals with multiple Trademarks that are scheduled to be filed soon may wish to file as soon as possible before the regulation takes effect.
Patent: New Official Fees Introduced for Additional Procedures
Unlike the Trademark system, Indonesia’s Patent fee revisions are relatively limited. The new official fees for several additional Patent actions that previously did not have dedicated fees. These include:
- Request for substantive re-examination of a Patent application that has been voluntarily withdrawn by the applicant.
- Request for substantive re-examination of a Simple Patent application that has been voluntarily withdrawn.
- Request for Early Substantive Examination, allowing applicants to accelerate the examination process.
The introduction of an Early Substantive Examination option is particularly noteworthy, as it provides applicants with an additional mechanism to potentially obtain Patent protection more quickly when commercial timing is critical.
Strategic Considerations for IP Owners
With these changes approaching, businesses should consider reviewing their Indonesian IP portfolios and filing strategies.
For Trademark owners, it may be worthwhile to:
- accelerate planned Trademark filings before 2 August 2026;
- review upcoming renewal deadlines;
- complete pending recordals involving assignments, licenses, or ownership changes where appropriate.
For Patent applicants, the newly introduced procedures provide greater procedural flexibility, particularly for applicants seeking to revive certain applications or expedite examination.
Looking Ahead
Although official fees are increasing for many Trademark services, the revisions also reflect Indonesia’s continued efforts to modernize and strengthen its Intellectual Property administration.
For businesses investing in the Indonesian market, timely filing and proactive IP management remain far more cost-effective than delaying protection until disputes arise.
As one of Indonesia’s leading Intellectual Property law firms, AFFA Intellectual Property Rights continues to assist domestic and international clients with Trademark and Patent filings, portfolio management, renewals, recordals, and enforcement strategies.
If your business plans to file or maintain Intellectual Property rights in Indonesia, now is an ideal time to review your portfolio before the new official fee schedule takes effect.
Should you require further information, please feel free to contact us through the channels below to receive a complimentary 15-minute consultation:
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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.
