Indonesia on USTR Priority Watch List
Implications of the Special 301 Report for IP Rights Holders The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released its 2026 Special 301 Report. Although Indonesia has introduced several improvements in its IP regulations and processes, the country remains on the Priority Watch List. The report assesses the state of intellectual property protection and enforcement in […]
SKC Law in the WTR 1000
Recognised as Gold for Prosecution & Strategy and Enforcement & Litigation SKC Law has been recognised in the 2026 edition of WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, the definitive global guide to outstanding trademark practices and practitioners. The firm received Gold-tier rankings for the 12th consecutive year in both Prosecution & Strategy and Enforcement […]
SKC Law at the 2026 INTA Annual Meeting
Highlights of the 2026 INTA Annual Meeting SKC Law attended the 2026 Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) in London from 2 to 6 May 2026. The firm was represented by Co-Founders Purnomo Suryomurcito and Andrew Conduit. The event took place at ExCeL London and brought together nearly 10,000 IP professionals, brand owners, […]
Major Counterfeit Seizure
Destruction of Over 34,000 Counterfeit Bearings in Jakarta On 5 February 2026, SKF Group Brand Protection and SKF Indonesia, in coordination with Indonesian police authorities, attended the destruction of more than 34,000 counterfeit SKF bearings in Jakarta. The seized goods, weighing 13.3 metric tons and valued at approximately IDR 9.5 billion, were confiscated during a […]
Protecting Fair Play in Online Gaming
Dismantling of Mod Network in Indonesia Reports from the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) player community alerted MOONTON Games to suspicious cheating activity affecting game play. What followed was a coordinated effort between the Central Java Regional Police, MOONTON Games and SKC Law that resulted in the successful resolution of a significant cheat software case. […]
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 […]
Early 2026 promotions
SKC Law’s Early 2026 Promotions The start of the new year is a chance for us to take time to recognize and appreciate our people. Today we are proud to announce a list of promotions that marked the beginning of 2026 at SKC Law! 1. Bagus Lestanto – Partner With nearly 15 years of experience […]
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 […]
Indonesia’s new KUHP
Indonesia’s new KUHP is Set to Redefine IP Enforcement Indonesia’s new Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana (KUHP) or Criminal Code, set to take effect in 2026, will introduce a transformative framework for law enforcement – including intellectual property (IP) protection. Below, we explore the implications of the new KUHP on IP enforcement, and how we can […]
