Indonesia: Copyright

In 2014, the Government of Indonesia released a new copyright law known as Undang-Undang Hak Cipta Baru, Law No. 28 of 2014 (Copyrights Law). This law repeals Law No. 19 of 2002.

Indonesia's copyright framework lacks clarity on the issue of live concert royalties. Is the performer, the event organiser or the venue responsible?

Significant IP developments combined with political elections made 2024 an important year forthe country, explain Nick Redfearn, Arifia Fajra and Kin Wah Chow of Rouse.

The main law relating to patents and patent litigation is Law No. 13 of 2016 concerning Patents (Patent Law). The Patent Law replaced Law No. 14 of 2000.

Significant IP developments combined with political elections made 2024 an important year forthe country, explain Nick Redfearn, Arifia Fajra and Kin Wah Chow of Rouse.

IP is a crucial mechanism for fostering innovation, protecting creative works, and ensuring economic growth. And as we celebrate International Women's Day...

Tilleke & Gibbins recently assisted Bitmain, a leading manufacturer of cryptocurrency mining hardware, in successful cancellation action lawsuits against BITMAIN...

In February 2025, Indonesia's National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) took decisive action by recalling 91 illegal and hazardous cosmetics and skincare products that lacked proper Distribution Permits. These products were found to contain hazardous substances, including mercury, which with long-term exposure can pose serious health risks, such as an increased risk of cancer.

In Indonesia, non-use cancellation is a critical tool to address trademark squatting, and offers a practical alternative to cancellation based on bad faith or well-known mark grounds.