Indonesia: Intellectual Property

Indonesia is preparing for a significant update to its copyright regime through a draft new Copyright Law being discussed at the House of Representatives and included in the 2026 National Legislative Program (Prolegnas).

A legal dispute has erupted in Indonesia over the viral hit "Aku Dah Lupa," with PT Agung Pratama Wibawa suing PT Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia and producer F4dli over alleged unauthorized commercial use of the sound recording. The case centers on competing claims of ownership and proper rights assignment as the TikTok sensation transitioned from independent release to major label distribution, raising critical questions about copyright protection in the digital streaming era.

印度尼西亚推出了一项具有开创性的、专门面向中小微企业的知识产权融资计划，标志着该国经济发展取得历史性突破。

L'Indonésie a récemment adopté le Règlement n°6 de 2026, modernisant son système de brevets avec des procédures de dépôt électronique obligatoires, une définition élargie de l'invention incluant les usages, et des mécanismes d'accélération pour réduire les délais de traitement. Ces changements visent à rendre le système plus efficace et accessible pour les déposants nationaux et internationaux.

Indonesia has introduced a new regulatory framework to streamline patent filing procedures, modernizing examination processes and reducing processing times. The reform includes mandatory electronic filing, an updated definition of invention, acceleration mechanisms, and new administrative remedies that make the patent system more efficient and accessible.

Indonesia has introduced several important updates to its intellectual property framework with the issuance of new regulations governing patents, trademarks, and IP enforcement against infringement taking place in electronic systems.

Indonesia has introduced several important updates to its intellectual property framework with the issuance of new regulations governing patents, trademarks, and IP enforcement against infringement taking place in electronic systems.

The Indonesian Supreme Court has upheld the decision of the Commercial Court at the Central Jakarta District Court regarding the invalidation of the recordation of a trademark assignment.

Recent decisions from Indonesia's Trade Mark Office and commercial courts reveal a significant shift in how bad faith is assessed in trade mark disputes.