Filing an Industrial Design in Indonesia may look simple, but even small missteps can lead to rejection—or worse, invalidate your rights after registration. For foreign applicants entering the Indonesian market, understanding what not to do is just as important as knowing the process. Here are the...
When people think about Intellectual Property (IP) in Indonesia, their minds often go straight to Batik—a traditional cultural expression protected under Copyright. But beyond the cultural spotlight lies a vastly underappreciated and highly strategic asset in IP: Industrial Design. Despite its growing importance, Industrial Design protection...
Penggunaan Madrid System — sistem internasional pendaftaran Merek yang dikelola oleh WIPO — terus menunjukkan tren positif secara global sepanjang 2024. Indonesia pun tidak ketinggalan menjadi bagian penting dari pertumbuhan ini, baik sebagai tujuan (designated country) maupun sebagai negara asal (country of origin) pengajuan Merek internasional. ...
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...
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...
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