IP Applications Grew 4.5× in a Decade
A Decade of Accelerated IP Growth Indonesia recorded 339,304 intellectual property applications in 2024, compared with 74,893 in 2015, a 4.5 times increase over ten years. The data, drawn from the 2025 DGIP IP Outlook Report published by Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property (“DGIP”), points to changes in how both domestic and international businesses approach […]
Insights for The Trademark Law
New Insights on Trademark Law 48 Issues, Seven Reform Pillars, and What Businesses Need to Know Indoensia’s current Trademark Law (Law No. 20 of 2016) was enacted nearly a decade ago, before the explosion of e-commerce, the rise of social commerce, and the emergence of AI-generated branding. Domestically, practitioners, rights holders, and the Directorate General of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
Indonesia’s Trademark Workflow
Why Indonesia’s Trademark Workflow Overhaul Matters for Global IP Strategy Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP), in collaboration with WIPO and several representatives from local IP firms, including SKC Law, recently engaged in a stakeholder discussion on optimizing Indonesia’s trademark workflow. Here, we’ll explore the key issues raised during discussion and outlining implications for […]