Firm

Asia Law

The 2022 review

“Intellectual property boutique firm SKC Law provides services across all aspect of intellectual property matters, such as enforcement, prosecution, litigation and strategic advice regarding copyright, patent and trademark. The full-service law firm takes instructions on all aspects of prosecution, commercialisation, enforcement and litigation of intellectual property rights in Indonesia. Its diverse clientele ranges from regional unicorns to domestic banks and industrial giants. The firm also has an in-house IP investigations practice. Purnomo Suryomurcito, Nidya Kalangie and Andrew Conduit are key partners.”

Chambers

The 2023 review

“SKC Law receives impressive recognition for its full-service IP law offering in Jakarta, with considerable resources in the anti-counterfeiting and enforcement space. Additionally, the firm advises leading multinational corporates on patent, trade mark and design prosecution, as well as handling complex disputes. The team is well placed to advise clients on the commercialisation of IP assets. SKC Law acts for local and international clients, including in the automotive, pharmaceutical, retail, TMT and manufacturing industries. The firm’s notable clients include Nike, AstraZeneca and FIFA.

Strengths

“SKC provides excellent services. They are very responsive and have in-depth knowledge of our industry and business. I feel this firm stands out because they go the extra mile for us.” “SKC Law’s team provides us with solutions for every issue in a timely manner.”

Work highlights

SKC Law advised Nike on the execution of its enforcement strategy involving investigations, surveillance and criminal raid actions.

Notable practitioners

Andrew Conduit is a foreign legal consultant who advises clients on a broad range of matters in Indonesia, including IP litigation. He also plays a key role in relation to the firm’s enforcement and prosecution work, especially for international clients. “Andrew Conduit is very kind and his customer service is good.” “Andrew Conduit is very professional and has given me very practical advice and solutions.”

Nidya Kalangie is a well-regarded IP lawyer in Indonesia. She has expertise in trade mark and patent prosecution, and IP commercialisation, often representing clients in sectors such as pharmaceutical and TMT. “Nidya always provides a solution for every question or issue.”

Purnomo Suryomurcito is especially well versed in anti-counterfeiting, devising brand protection programmes for many global corporates in Indonesia. His clientele includes retail and automotive companies. “Purnomo is a person whom you can count on and trust. He is a professional with rich experiences and management skills. It’s always a pleasure to work with him.””

IAM 1000

The 2023 review

““Professional and reliable, SKC provides excellent service. Their work is outstandingly detailed, and they always provide a clear timeline for their work.” Innovative and dynamic IP boutique SKC Law offers holistic patent care of the highest standards. On the prosecution side, the outfit gives a helping hand to some of the world’s leading multinationals. On the contentious front, it is known for astute dispute strategies and successful enforcement initiatives. It also boasts an in-house investigations practice. The firm is unwaveringly dedicated to making a positive social impact – testament to that is its commitment to sustainability and its work on cases where it can protect vulnerable populations. One of the experts on such work is enforcement virtuoso Purnomo Suryomurcito, who has over two decades in IP practice and a strong background in economic law and mediation. He recently assisted Syngenta in capturing almost 7 tonnes of counterfeit corn seeds – thus protecting the best interests of vulnerable farmers in regional Indonesia. Working alongside Suryomurcito on the Syngenta case was Andrew Conduit, a Bahasa Indonesia and Japanese-speaking foreign advocate, whose extensive international experience and in-depth IP knowledge allow him to dispense practical, multidimensional advice to foreign clients. Similarly well rounded, Nidya Kalangie blends strong business acumen with sharp IP know-how; aside from captaining the prosecution team, she is also an active presence in litigation and commercialisation matters. Together with Conduit, Kalangie counselled AstraZeneca on protecting its IP rights, and Novell Pharma on a dispute strategy; their advice led to the successful resolution of both matters.”

The 2022 review

“Supremely efficient and cost-effective, SKC Law adapts easily to patrons’ needs. With a dynamic ensemble of 42 professionals, this forward-looking, full-service IP practice draws in corporations of the highest calibre. One of the magnets for such clientele is prosecution and litigation department head Nidya Kalangie, whose vast experience earned her the role of managing a design patent portfolio for Yamaha Motor. Her colleague, multilingual foreign lawyer Andrew Conduit navigates the Indonesian IP landscape with ease. Completing the team is foreign entities’ favourite Purnomo Suryomurcito, whose close ties with relevant authorities make him a go-to lawyer for any enforcement matter. The trio has recently joined forces in a counselling and enforcement case for Hensley Industries.”

The 2021 review

“Full-service IP practice SKC Law shines bright in the patent enforcement space, as a client fervently acknowledges: “Well-connected with law enforcement agencies and customs, the outfit organises and carries out enforcement actions in a professional manner, through a well-trained ensemble that can work under pressure and deal with challenging environments. They are also flexible and willing to adopt new strategies to satisfy customers’ requirements.” At the helm of the enforcement department is Purnomo Suryomurcito, who is representing Hensley Industries in patent rights enforcement through criminal infringement proceedings. Nidya Kalangie leads on the prosecution front – she is assisting Yamaha Motor in prosecuting their design patent portfolio. A fluent Bahasa Indonesian and Japanese speaker, foreign advocate Andrew Conduit is thoroughly familiar with the local IP landscape after spending two decades in the country.”

The 2020 review

““Extremely knowledgeable and highly experienced in patent practice, SKC Law gets things done with minimal fuss. Its advisers are forthcoming and articulate in addressing client concerns and maintain a solid international network of foreign associates.” Purnomo Suryomurcito is an authority on enforcement whose dedication, smarts and strong adherence to international best practice are key to keeping malicious infringers in check. Patent prosecution and commercialisation briefs go to Nidya Kalangie. With a keen eye for detail, she also knows her way around the red tape. Foreign advocate Andrew Conduit is fluent in English, Indonesian and Japanese. He knows the lay of the land, having lived in Indonesia for over 15 years.”

The 2019 review

“SKC Law is a tantalising option for foreign associates in search of top-flight representation in Indonesia. Numerous law firms and patent attorney firms already entrust their national phase entry filings to SKC Law and the recent rise in the number of instructions received is sure-fire sign of the firm’s enduring service quality and responsiveness. Prosecution aside, the firm takes strategic outlook to enforcing patents and does a fine job navigating rights holders to stop infringement by third parties. Prosecution and litigation team leader Nidya Kalangie enjoys cordial working relationships with the DGIP and can push patents to grant even in the knottiest of situations. Head of the patent enforcement team, Purnomo Suryomurcito thinks out of the box to come up with strategic plans to enforce patents; most recently he mobilised the authorities to conduct criminal raids on alleged infringers of a method patent relating belonging to Hensley Industries. Finally, Andrew Conduit plays an integral role in client relationships by closing cultural and linguistic gaps.”

The 2018 review

“Recognised for its lightning-fast response times, SKC Law is unwavering in its focus on results and does a top job tailoring its services and solutions to fit the needs of each client. Nothing is off limits for the firm, which serves as a one stop shop for companies looking to protect, defend, enforce and commercially exploit their intangible assets. Nidya Kalangie is responsible for the prosecution of design patents for Yamaha Motor and utility patents for numerous other clients. For international companies, foreign advocate Andrew Conduit is also a key contact given his Indonesian language skills, and cultural and legal understanding.”

The 2017 review

“Vibrant boutique SKC Law excels across the IP spectrum – in prosecution, commercialisation and litigation. Cosmopolitan in its outlook, the firm is a top pick for international corporations, which appreciate its finessed client-handling. Dispensing judicious advice which goes straight to the heart of the matter, its professionals help clients to implement tailor-made solutions. Shrewd adviser Nidya Kalangie is an important contact.”

The 2016 review

“Progressive outfit SKC Law is taking Indonesia by storm. Companies looking for incisive strategies to protect their innovations are well served by the cosmopolitan, three-lawyer crew. Clients especially value its comprehensive offering, which ranges from clearance, filing and dispute resolution to advisory and transactional services. Corporate and IP expert Nidya Kalangie is a key contact.”

IP Stars and MIP

The 2023 review

“They work fast, update regularly, and their report is always comprehensive.”

“The team is the most responsive that I have seen, sending immediate acknowledgements with dates by which we will receive the advice. The advice is sound. I met one of the partners in person at INTA, and he was very practical at explaining criminal raid process, which is different than my country.”

Legal 500

The 2023 review

“The IP team at SKC Law works across the full spectrum of matters, from prosecution and enforcement to commercialisation and litigation of IP rights. The team, which fields an in-house investigations practice, counts Nike, Honda Motor, AstraZeneca, and Formula One Management Ltd among its impressive roster of clients. Purnomo Suryomurcito, who is a registered IP consultant with the Ministry of Law and Human Rights in Indonesia, heads the enforcement and protection group, while Nidya Kalangie leads the prosecution and litigation practice, bringing a wealth of experience in trademark and patent prosecution, in addition to IP commercialisation issues. With experience in IP litigation, Andrew Conduit spearheads the dispute resolution and advisory team.”

Practice head(s):Purnomo Suryomurcito; Nidya Kalangie; Andrew Conduit

Testimonials
‘Professional not only in application work but also in infringement cases.’

WTR 1000

The 2023 review

“IP-focused SKC Law prides itself on its high-quality solutions and being exceptionally easy to work with. Keeping patron satisfaction at the forefront, the firm adopts a flexible, responsive and clear approach to ensure a pleasant experience for all involved. While the outfit is a formidable presence across the whole spectrum of IP matters, its contentious practice is further strengthened by an in-house investigation team, and a close connection to government authorities. The latter is often leveraged by seasoned Purnomo Suryomurcito, a cosmopolitan expert renowned for his effective, airtight enforcement strategies.”

“Equally impressive in contentious matters is Andrew Conduit, a multilingual foreign advocate whose unique perspective allows him to perfectly anticipate the needs of international entities. Together with Suryomurcito and with close cooperation of the authorities, Conduit broke distribution chains of counterfeit corn seeds that were harming the local farming communities. Almost 7,000kg of counterfeit successfully seed was seized on behalf of SKC’s client, Syngenta Participations. The two practitioners’ other enforcement project resulted in the seizure of almost 25,000 bottles of counterfeit Yamaha motorcycle lubricant. Well-experienced in both IP and commercial issues, Nidya Kalangie is appreciated for her business acumen and sought out by big names across all fields. She recently advised AstraZeneca on brand protection, and helped FIFA succeed in oppositions.”