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 […]
SKC Law’s Internship Program
SKC Law’s Internship Program SKC Law’s internship program aims to bridge academic theory with real-world legal practice in Indonesia’s intellectual property (IP) sector. We welcome talented students, such as Jose Fidel Salomo, and deliver hands-on experience in prosecution, litigation, and IP management. The growth of internship programs in Indonesian firms, especially in IP, reflects a […]
The 2025 IP Outlook
Indonesia’s IP Outlook Business Insights Indonesia’s 2025 IP Outlook marks a turning point in how intellectual property is valued, protected, and leveraged for economic growth. Here we’ll discuss key insights from this latest government whitepaper, highlighting trends in intangible investment, regulatory transformation, and strategic opportunities for businesses. Fuelling Competitiveness Through IP The Directorate General of […]
SKC Law at IP Xpose 2025
SKC Law at IP Xpose 2025 From August 13–16, 2025, SKC Law proudly participated in and sponsored IP Xpose Indonesia 2025, an event hosted by the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) at the SMESCO building in Jakarta. The event, themed “Elevating Indonesia’s IP to the World”, highlighted Indonesia’s growing intellectual property (IP) ecosystem and […]
Class Shake-Up in Nice Classification 2026
Class Shake-Up in Nice Classification In 2026, a major change to the international Nice Classification system will reclassify certain goods. This will affect how trademarks are filed and protected worldwide – including in Indonesia, which complies with the Nice system. Here, we’ll go through the planned changes, their impact on trademark practice in Indonesia, and […]
Madrid Protocol Implementation Forum
Madrid Protocol Implementation Forum The recent Madrid Protocol forum brought together global and local IP professionals to reflect on Indonesia’s progress since joining in 2018. With a modest filing amount of 674, there is a clear need for simpler procedures, stronger institutional capacity, and greater business awareness. Experts from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) […]