Intellectual property (IP) rights in Indonesia are protected through a framework of laws covering categories such as copyright, patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and trade secrets.

The Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) under the Ministry of Law and Human Rights is the main government body responsible for granting, registering, and enforcing IP rights, as well as resolving disputes. Key laws include the Copyright Law (2014), Patent Law (2016), and Trademark Law (2016).

Types of IP Protection

  • Copyright : Automatic upon creation; covers literary, artistic, and software works. Valid for 50 years after the creator’s death (for individuals).
  • Trademarks : “First-to-file” system; valid for 10 years and renewable indefinitely.
  • Geographical Indication : Protects products with specific regional origin and qualities.
  • Patents : Valid for 20 years (inventions) and 10 years (simple patents).
  • Industrial Design : Valid for 10 years from the filing date.
  • Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
  • Plant Variety Protection : Protection up to 20 years (annual crops) or 25 years (perennial plants).
  • Trade Secrets : Protection lasts indefinitely as long as confidentiality is maintained.

Main IP Lesgislation

  • Law No. 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright
  • Law No. 13 of 2016 concerning Patents (amended by Law No. 11 of 2020 on Job Creation)
  • Law No. 20 of 2016 concerning Trademarks and Geographical Indications
  • Law No. 26 of 2000 concerning Industrial Design
  • Law No. 30 of 2000 concerning Trade Secrets
  • Law No. 32 of 2000 concerning Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
  • Law No. 29 of 2000 concerning Plant Variety Protection (PVP)

IPR Registration Process

While the specific steps vary by IPR type, the general procedure involves several stages, most of which can be done online through the DGIP website.

  1. Pre-registration search: It is recommended to check the DGIP’s database to ensure your intellectual property is unique and does not infringe on existing rights.
  2. Application submission: Submit the required application form and documentation to the DGIP, including identity documents, a description of the IP, and drawings or claims if applicable.
  3. Formal examination: The DGIP reviews the application for completeness.
  4. Substantive examination: For most IP types, such as patents and trademarks, the DGIP conducts a thorough review to assess originality, distinctiveness, and compliance with all legal requirements.
  5. Publication: The application is published in the official gazette to allow for public opposition.
  6. Approval and certificate issuance: If the application is approved and no valid opposition is filed, the DGIP grants the IP right and issues a certificate.

Main IP Authority

The Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) or Direktorat Jenderal Kekayaan Intelektual (DJKI) is the main government body responsible for administering and enforcing IP

laws.

Web: www.dgip.go.id/