Trademark Registration

TRADEMARK REGISTRATION

Trademark registration is an essential process for protecting intellectual property rights in Indonesia, as in many other countries.

Below is some general information about trademark registration in Indonesia:

Overview

Trademark registration in Indonesia is governed by the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) under the Ministry of Law and Human Rights. The legal basis for trademark protection is the Law No. 20 of 2016 concerning Trademarks and Geographical Indications.

Requirements

Distinctiveness: The trademark must be distinctive and not similar to existing registered trademarks.

Representation: A clear representation of the trademark must be submitted along with the application.

Application Process

Conduct a trademark search to ensure that your proposed trademark is unique and not already registered.

Submit the trademark application to the DGIP. This includes details about the applicant, a representation of the trademark, and the list of goods/services.

The DGIP will examine the application to ensure it meets all requirements. If there are no objections, the application proceeds to the next stage.

The approved trademark application will be published in the Official Gazette for public scrutiny.

Third parties have the opportunity to oppose the registration within a specified period.

If there are no valid oppositions, and the application meets all requirements, the DGIP will issue a certificate of registration.

The certificate will be issued approximately 2,5 years from the date of registration.

Brands can be run immediately without having to wait for a certificate. Later you will be given a printout of the registration.

Duration and Renewal

Trademark registration is initially valid for 10 (ten) years and can be renewed indefinitely in subsequent ten-year periods. Once registered, the trademark owner has the exclusive right to use the mark and can take legal action against infringement.

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