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Winning Years
2017 – 2024
08
times awarded
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Outstanding Firm
The 2024 review
Client feedback
“SKC Law is very proactive about keeping us informed about progress of our applications. They follow up with the patent office on a regular basis to ensure that correspondence and deadlines are not missed.” – Intellectual property
Silvia Ariani
“She has kept us advised of deadlines and suggested possible solutions before issues arose. We are very grateful.”
“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.“
Winning Years
2018 – 2025
08
times awarded
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Band 1
The 2025 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, trademark 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, retail, TMT, natural resources and manufacturing industries.”
Strengths
“The advice that the lawyers at SKC Law provide is very clear and easy to understand. They are really effective at delivering practical advice that matches the comfort level of our company”.
“We know that we are able to rely on the SKC team and that there are several people working on our matters. They are very responsive and proactive”.
Work Highlights
SKC Law assisted Apple in identifying targets distributing counterfeit Apple accessories dispersed around the Greater Jakarta Area. SKC Law’s enforcement team coordinated raid to seize 27,000 counterfeit accessories.
Notable practitioners
“Nidya Kalangie is a well-regarded IP lawyer in Indonesia. She has expertise in trademark and patent prosecution, and IP commercialisation, often representing clients in sectors such as manufacturing and TMT. Nidya Kalangie has provided prompt and excellent service as well as well thought-out advice”.
“Purnomo Suryomurcito is especially well versed in enforcement and investigative matters and frequently works on anti-counterfeiting, devising brand protection programmes for many global corporates in Indonesia. His clientele includes retail and automotive companies. Purnomo Suryomurcito is efficient and practical and gets things done”.
“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. They understand our business well and our preferred approach toward infringements”.
The 2024 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, retail, TMT, natural resources and manufacturing industries. The firm’s notable clients include Mattel, Nike and Kopi Kenangan.”
Strengths
“SKC have strong commercial sense and understand the market, offering suitable solutions. They are willing to go the extra mile to respond and offer support to urgent requests.”
“The team are very responsive and aware of any deadline. They are all reachable.”
Work highlights
“SKC Law represented Syngenta Participations in relation to anti-counterfeiting actions that involved raid actions at two separate sites in Semarang, Central Java, and Ciwidey, Bandung, respectively.”
Notable practitioners
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 manufacturing and TMT.”Nidya has a very broad knowledge on trade mark matters and provides us with detailed advice.”
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. “He is very knowledgeable about IPR protection. He is friendly and easy to work with.” “Purnomo is the best when it comes to dealing with law enforcement or dealing with law enforcement officials.”
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 is a very top IP consultant.”
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.””
Winning Years
2016 – 2024
09
times awarded
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Recommended Firm
The 2024 review
““SKC Law provide excellent service. They are very professional, detailed and work in a timely manner.” Maintaining the gold standard for yet another year, premium IP boutique SKC Law handles all aspects of patents in an efficient and innovative manner. The sizeable yet close-knit team delivers innovative advice on complex matters, in a straightforward, easy-to-understand way. One of the firm’s three co-founders, business-savvy Nidya Kalangie is as accomplished as she is well rounded, handling a wide array of contentious and non-contentious matters in an efficient and practical way. Her English proficiency and tailored, out-of-the-box solutions have earned her the patronage of local and foreign patrons of all shapes and sizes, from SMEs to blue chips. She recently advised technology company GoTo on prosecution and strategy matters. Leveraging a wide network of contacts within the enforcement authorities, seasoned and straightforward Purnomo Suryomurcito wins over multinationals such as Nike with his sure grasp of legal intricacies of the local criminal enforcement system. He is an expert in achieving his clients’ business goals, by creating airtight enforcement plans and masterfully handling compliance issues. Renowned for his dispute resolution skills and clear, practical advice, Andrew Conduit is in high demand among those in need of holistic, commercially savvy strategies and assistance in complex disputes. His deep cultural awareness and linguistic capabilities – he speaks English, Indonesian and Japanese – allow him to seamlessly handle matters on behalf of both local and international patrons. In the past year he has provided OPPO with a patent infringement analysis, and advised on civil litigation strategy and criminal infringement proceedings. With more than a decade of experience, business-minded senior associate Bagus Lestanto dispenses effective advice on both contentious and non-contentious IP matters. Along with Kalangie and Conduit, he advised Yamaha Motor on the management of its patent portfolio. Proactive and strategically minded Krishna Dibyatara excels at dealing with enforcement matters, especially infringement. In tandem with Suryomurcito and Conduit, he was in charge of the anti-counterfeiting scheme on behalf of Syngenta.”
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.”
Winning Years
2016 – 2024
09
times awarded
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First Tier Firm
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.”
Winning Years
2018 – 2025
08
times awarded
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Top Tier Firm
The 2025 review
“A key point of differentiation for SKC Law is its strength in contentious IP issues, with its bench of lawyers, consultants and investigators particularly active on counterfeit raids and trademark prosecutions. Purnomo Suryomurcito heads up the enforcement and intelligence team and maintains close connections with enforcement agencies across Indonesia. Nidya Kalangie is the key lead in the prosecution and litigation team and works for a impressive range of clients in the consumer goods, banking and finance, and pharmaceuticals sectors. Andrew Conduit heads the dispute resolution and advisory team and has a strong track record in criminal and civil infringement proceedings. Bagus Lestanto and Krishna Dibyatara also come recommended.”
Hall of Fame:Purnomo Suryomurcito
Leading partner(s):Nidya Kalangie; Andrew Conduit
Testimonials
‘SKC Law is very responsive and competent in handling the IP matters. They have a very broad knowledge and cooperative on each request from our side as a client.’
‘They are communicative, respond quickly, and offer solutions.’
“SKC Law uses its cemented market position and IP expertise ‘to accurately anticipate potential risks and threats to the client’s legal position so as to be able to provide an action plan‘. The firm acts across the full gamut of IP mandates, with a particularly strong offering in relation to trademark prosecution and extending to criminal prosecution. Purnomo Suryomurcito leads the firm’s enforcement and intelligence offering, heading up this work around criminal enforcement with a strong network of relevant authorities. Nidya Kalangie leads the prosecution and litigation work, being noted for her advisory work relating to the protection and monetisation of IP. Foreign advocate Andrew Conduit heads up the dispute resolution and advisory team.”
Practice head(s):Purnomo Suryomurcito; Nidya Kalangie; Andrew Conduit
Testimonials
‘This team has the ability to accurately anticipate potential risks and threats to the client’s legal position so as to be able to provide an action plan. This team also strongly adheres to the values of honesty and integrity in carrying out their profession.’
‘Nidya Kalangie is someone who strongly upholds the values of honesty and integrity in carrying out her profession as an IPR consultant.’
‘They perform excellently regarding to not only patent office prosecution but also litigation. In addition, some members have Japanese language capabilities.’”
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.’
Winning Years
2015 – 2025
11
times awarded
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Recommended Firm
The 2025 review
“We rely completely on SKC Law in this jurisdiction of growing importance to our business. They’re attentive and proactive, and the responsiveness is the best I’ve seen. Their advice is very clear and easy to understand. The firm has very experienced attorneys and is staffed with junior attorneys who work under close supervision of senior attorneys. I feel confident in SKC Law’s advice, no matter who it is from. They are really effective at delivering practical advice that matches the comfort level of our company. They understand our business well, as well as our preferred approach toward infringements,” gushes a happy source. Well-known among clients and peers for their multidimensional solutions and accessible advice, SKC Law offers a concoction of top-tier prosecution services with effective enforcement and first-rate dispute resolution assistance. Leading the almost-50 strong team of experts, the trio of founders complement each other to seamlessly deliver holistic solutions.
On the enforcement side, the seasoned Purnomo Suryomurcito leverages his strong relationship with authorities to obtain positive outcomes – often for major multinationals. He has recently conducted a string of successful online-to-offline raids, capturing thousands of counterfeit goods in the process.
For effective dispute resolution assistance and straightforward, business-savvy advice, brands should look no further than Andrew Conduit, a multilingual expert who combines an in-depth knowledge of the local legal scene with global best practices. On the non-contentious front, Nidya Kalangie is a commercially minded strategist whose excellent communication skills enable her to dispense tailored advice that aligns with the business goals of a diverse clientele.
Often working with Kalangie is the well-rounded, cosmopolitan senior associate Bagus Lestanto, who has been assisting clients with prosecution and litigation matters for over a decade. The equally experienced Krishna Dibyatara often works with Suryomurcito on battling infringers and enforcing IP rights, both online and offline.
Recommended individuals
Purnomo Suryomurcito, Nidya Kalangie, Andrew Conduit, Bagus Lestanto, Krishna Dibyatara
The 2024 review
“SKC has the expertise and sufficient manpower to carry out complicated IP rights protection operations.” “Professional, resourceful, honest and collaborative”, SKC Law has a strong reputation for its clear communication style and rich expertise. The sizeable team of almost 50 IP lawyers, in-house investigators, consultants and paralegals provides holistic trademark assistance, dispensing commercially savvy, comprehensive advice on all aspects of trademark matters. With a tight connection to the relevant authorities and a rich knowledge, enforcement head Purnomo Suryomurcito is the first point of contact for marquee clients seeking to protect their brands.
“Purnomo is an excellent and very strong professional for enforcement matters. Well established in Indonesia, he identifies targets and coordinates law enforcement agencies to execute nationwide enforcement campaigns successfully. He carries out all the operations – including but not limited to investigations, raid actions, post-raid follow-ups and product destruction – in a professional manner, with timely updates.”
On the dispute resolution and advisory front, strategically minded Andrew Conduit has rich cross-cultural awareness and is an invaluable ally to international players seeking effective aid in complex matters. He recently worked with Suryomurcito and seasoned contentious matters specialist Krishna Dibyatara on anti-infringement raid for Nike, which led to the seizure of over 30,000 pairs of counterfeit shoes. Commercially savvy prosecution and litigation virtuoso Nidya Kalangie is the source of flexible advice on complex matters, succeeding in complicated, fast-changing situations. With the group for over a decade, senior associate Bagus Lestanto assists clients in prosecution and litigation matters; he recently worked with Kalangie and Conduit on overcoming office actions for GoTo.”
Recommended individuals
Purnomo Suryomurcito, Nidya Kalangie, Andrew Conduit, Bagus Lestanto, Krishna Dibyatara
“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.”
