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 […]
Leveling Up Indonesia’s Gaming Ecosystem
Indonesia’s gaming industry is booming, with over 148 million active gamers and a market exceeding USD 2 billion. As Southeast Asia’s largest gaming market and one of the top 15 globally, the country is now focused on building a more resilient and innovation-friendly ecosystem. The Ministry of Creative Economy is spearheading efforts to strengthen cross-sector […]
Indonesia’s IP Surge in Early 2025
Indonesia recorded a 70.87% increase in completed intellectual property (IP) applications – a total of 123,933 cases and a major leap from 72,530 during the same period in 2024. This surge was driven by significant growth in trademark and copyright completions. Completed trademark applications alone rose by 129.86%, increasing from 31,791 to 73,074. Copyright registrations […]
Indonesia’s IP Roadmap Targets 2029 Reform
Indonesia’s IP Roadmap Targets 2029 Reform Indonesia is moving to strengthen its intellectual property (IP) system with a new national roadmap, expected to be finalized by 2029. The goal is to align government agencies and improve IP protection. Led by the Law Ministry’s IP Directorate General and coordinated by the National Development Planning Ministry (Bappenas), […]
Indonesia in the 2025 USTR Special 301 Report
Indonesia in the 2025 USTR Special 301 Report Indonesia continues to appear on the U.S. Priority Watch List for 2025, reflecting ongoing concerns about the state of intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement. The latest report points to serious challenges, including widespread online piracy and counterfeiting, weak border controls, and gaps in both copyright and […]
SKC Law at the 2025 IACC Annual Conference
The International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC) has been at the forefront of fighting against product counterfeiting and piracy since its founding in 1979. Based in Washington, D.C., the non-profit organization brings together more than 250 companies and associations from a wide range of industries, including automotive, apparel, luxury goods, pharmaceuticals, food, software, and entertainment. As part […]
