How Customs Recordal Can Prevent Counterfeit Goods From Entering Indonesia
How Customs Recordal Can Prevent Counterfeit Goods From Entering Indonesia Indonesia’s attempts to improve coordination between DJKI, Customs, and the Courts aims to prevent counterfeit goods from entering the market. At the center of this effort is rekordasi (recordal); a free, online trademark recording system that allows Customs officials to identify suspected infringing goods at […]
EUIPO Seminar Highlights
EUIPO Seminar Highlights Addressing IP Enforcement – Digital Challenges in Indonesia The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), in partnership with Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) and the SCOPE IPR Program, convened a seminar: “Challenges in IPR Enforcement in Physical and Online Marketplaces” on 22 October 2025. The event drew government officials, law […]
Article 20A Patent Working Statements
Article 20A Patent Working Statements: What Patent Owners Should Know Indonesia’s Patent Law now requires patent holders to submit an annual patent working statement under Article 20A. While the obligation is clear on paper, its practical implementation is still evolving. Please see below for the latest updates we have received. On 4 December 2025, the […]
Copyright Recordal Applications That Work: A Practical How-To
Copyright Recordal Applications That Work: A Practical How-To Copyright recordal in Indonesia is a straightforward process – if you know what evidence to submit. This post outlines the types of documentation required by the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP), and offers insights for businesses and law firms to address the recordal process with ease. […]
Trademarks in Indonesia – 2025 Updates
Trademarks in Indonesia – 2025 Updates Indonesia’s trademark system processed 155,238 applications for registration in 2024-an 8.1% increase from the previous year. This growth reflects sustained domestic demand and rising foreign interest in Indonesia’s market. For businesses filing trademarks in Indonesia, recent changes in examination procedures, system infrastructure, and case studies impact filing strategy and […]
Future of Music Royalties in Indonesia
Future of Music Royalties in Indonesia SKC Law recently sponsored and participated in the AKHKI-HKTDC Seminar “Menyambut RUU Hak Cipta: Peluang, Tantangan, dan Pelindungan Hak Cipta dalam Musik,” held in Jakarta. The event brought together leading IP practitioners, regulators, and industry stakeholders to address the evolving landscape of copyright management, royalty distribution, and international collaboration. […]
Personal Data Protection Practice in Indonesia
PDP Workshop 2025: Personal Data Protection Practice in Indonesia SKC Law participated in the two-day training “Masterclass Pelindungan Data Pribadi: Menguasai Teori, Regulasi, dan Implementasi”, held in Jakarta. The event was organized by Hukumonline and supported by APPDI (Asosiasi Praktisi Pelindungan Data Indonesia), bringing together legal practitioners, regulators, data protection officers and various stakeholders to […]
Indonesia’s Criminal Copyright Royalty Cases
Indonesia’s Criminal Copyright Royalty Cases Following the landmark Mie Gacoan case, concerning a restaurant that failed to pay music royalties, oversight of commercial copyright use has intensified. Within weeks, Vidio.com reported a 78-year-old café owner for broadcasting an English Premier League (EPL) match without authorization. These cases show that copyright infringement, even at a small […]
Accelerated Trademark Registrations
Indonesia Fast-Tracks Trademark Registrations Indonesia’s Trademark Office (TMO) has rolled out an accelerated examination process that significantly shortens the registration timeline. Under this system, applicants can now expect smooth registrations to complete in approximately 6 months. This marks a major improvement from the previous average of up to 12 months. We have analysed previous filings and […]