Indonesia’s Plan to Overhaul Its Design Law
What the Industrial Design Bill would change for registration, protection terms, and international filing After more than two decades, Indonesia is preparing to rewrite the law that protects how its products look. The Industrial Design Bill (Rancangan Undang-Undang Desain Industri) is a government-sponsored amendment to Law No. 31 of 2000. It sits on Indonesia’s 2026 […]
Trademark Filing and Renewal Fees Increase
Effective August, Indonesia Introduces Higher Registration and Renewal Fees Indonesia has re-set its intellectual property filing fees. The new schedule is set out in Peraturan Pemerintah (PP) No. 30 of 2026, a Government Regulation signed on 2 July 2026. It raises what the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) charges general applicants to file and […]
E-Commerce IP Risks and Enforcement in Indonesia
Marketplace Compliance and IP Vulnerability Indonesia’s e-commerce market is one of the largest in Southeast Asia, with platforms such as Tokopedia (now integrated with TikTok Shop) and Shopee serving as the primary channels through which millions of products reach consumers daily. For brand owners, these platforms present both a commercial opportunity and a potential risk […]
Enforcing Patent Rights in Indonesia
Why patent infringement turns on the technical analysis, and how the civil and criminal routes compare For a rights holder who find a suspected infringement in the market, the first question is rarely which forum to choose. It is whether the product actually falls within the patent claims. That assessment, more than the route chosen, […]
Ambush Marketing and the 2026 FIFA World Cup
What Indonesian Businesses Need to Know About Brand Protection Risks The 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place across three host countries: United States, Canada, and Mexico. As the event’s global reach expands, marketing activities and commercial opportunities continue to grow. However, businesses that create an impression of official FIFA affiliation without authorisation risk serious consequences. […]
Adinda Featured in Hukumonline NeXGen Lawyers
Recognised Among Indonesia’s Most Promising Young Women Lawyers Adinda Nur Zahirah, Associate at SKC Law, has been featured in the Hukumonline NeXGen Lawyers 2026 publication – an annual recognition of outstanding young women lawyers in Indonesia who demonstrate intelligence, leadership, professionalism, and a strong commitment to advancing the legal profession. Published in the Spirit of […]
Protecting Your Digital Identity
How Brand Owners Can Combat Fraudulent Domain Use in Indonesia Domain names are among the most exposed elements of a company’s digital identity. A single fraudulent registration can redirect customers to phishing pages, intercept business emails, and damage a brand’s reputation. In 2025, WIPO administered 6,282 domain name dispute cases. That figure represents the highest […]
Music Royalties in Indonesia
Balancing Creator Rights with Cultural Practice Indonesia is grappling with one of the most contentious intellectual property rights issues of our time: who owes royalties for music, under what circumstances, and through what mechanisms? What began as a copyright infringement dispute involving a Balinese restaurant chain has evolved into a national conversation about fairness, cultural […]
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 […]
