Insights on Trade Dress and Trademark Similarity

Insights on Trade Dress and Trademark Similarity Trade dress protection under Indonesia’s Trademark Law presents unique interpretative challenges within the broader IP enforcement framework. While we’ve experienced some success; such as in a well-known brand’s packaging dispute, other cases have failed despite seemingly similar factual patterns. Our blog will discuss how authorities and the Courts […]
Indonesia’s Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy

Indonesia’s Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy Approved in 2025, PANDI’s Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy Version 8.0 introduces a comprehensive overhaul of Indonesia’s .id domain dispute system. The new policy expands the scope of protection, codifies international standards, and implements ‘stronger’ procedures for dispute verification, mediation, panel formation, and enforcement. Our blog will go through […]
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 […]
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 […]
