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 […]
Recommendations on the Copyright Bill
Recommendations on the Copyright Bill Indonesia’s Copyright Bill: What‘s Recommended and What It Means for You Indonesia’s 2014 Copyright Law brought the national framework closer to international standards under the Berne Convention, TRIPS, WCT, and WPPT. However, the rapid rise of digitalisation, media convergence, user-generated content platforms, OTT streaming services, generative AI, and text and […]
Insights from International IP Asset Management Program
Insights from International IP Asset Management Program The 19th Advanced International Certificate Course on Intellectual Property (IP) Asset Management for Business Success (AICC), delivered by WIPO Academy with MOIP Korea, KIPA, and KAIST; took place in Seoul on November 3–6, 2025. Out of 1,364 applicants worldwide, only 33 professionals from 23 countries progressed to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
