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IP Guides
The Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) or in Indonesian language the Direktorat Jenderal Kekayaan Intelektual (DJKI) operates under the Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights, overseeing the management and execution of intellectual property policies in accordance with statutory regulations.
In fulfilling its responsibilities, the DGIP performs several key functions: it develops policies for the protection of intellectual property, processes registration applications for intellectual property, prevents and addresses complaints, investigates intellectual property violations and offers alternative resolutions, collaborates and promotes intellectual empowerment, manages information technology related to intellectual property, and provides various intellectual property services. Additionally, the DGIP is responsible for policy implementation, technical guidance and oversight, monitoring and evaluation, administrative tasks, and other related functions.
Law of the Republic of Indonesia, Number 13 Year 2016, regarding Patents.
Duration of protection:
It is granted for 20 (twenty) years, which cannot be extended.
Required Supporting Data for Application:
Name and Address of the Applicant and Inventor
Description of Patent Application
Claim
Abstract
Invention Drawings (PDF) and Drawings for Publication (JPG)
Priority documents (if any)
PCT documents (for National Phase Entry)
Statement of Ownership of the Invention by the Inventor
Letter of Transfer of Rights (if the inventor and applicant are different or the applicant is a legal entity)
Power Of Attorney (ready for signature)
Application
Formality Examination
Publication of Unexamined Application
Opposition & rebuttal (if any)
Request for Examination
Deemed Withdrawal (if no Request for Examination)
Substantive Examination
Notification of Reasons for Refusal (if any)
Written Argument / Amendment (if applicable)
Decision to Grant a Patent / Refusal
Appeal against Decision of Refusal
Registration & Certification (Patent Fee Payment)
Publication of Patent Gazette
Payment for Patent Maintenance (Patent Annual Fee) for the first time must be made not later than 6 (six) months from the date the patent certificate is issued, covering the annual fee calculated from the date of application until the year the patent is granted, plus the annual fee for the following year.
Payment for Patent Maintenance for the following year must be made not later than 1 (one) month before the same date as the date of application in the protection period of the following year.
Law of the Republic of Indonesia, Number 13 Year 2016, regarding Patents.
Duration of protection:
It is granted for 10 (ten) years, which cannot be extended.
Required Supporting Data for Application:
Name and Address of the Applicant and Inventor
Description of Patent Application
Claim
Abstract
Invention Drawings (PDF) and Drawings for Publication (JPG)
Priority documents (if any)
Statement of Ownership of the Invention by the Inventor
Letter of Transfer of Rights (if the inventor and applicant are different or the applicant is a legal entity)
Power Of Attorney (ready for signature)
Application
Formality Examination
Publication of Unexamined Application
Opposition & rebuttal (if any)
Request for Examination
Deemed Withdrawal (if no Request for Examination)
Substantive Examination
Notification of Reasons for Refusal (if any)
Written Argument / Amendment (if applicable)
Decision to Grant a Patent / Refusal
Appeal against Decision of Refusal
Registration & Certification (Patent Fee Payment)
Publication of Patent Gazette
Payment for Patent Maintenance (Patent Annual Fee) for the first time must be made not later than 6 (six) months from the date the patent certificate is issued, covering the annual fee calculated from the date of application until the year the patent is granted, plus the annual fee for the following year.
Payment for Patent Maintenance for the following year must be made not later than 1 (one) month before the same date as the date of application in the protection period of the following year.
Law of the Republic of Indonesia, Number 20 Year 2016, regarding Marks and Geographical Indications.
Period of protection:
A registered Mark shall have legal protection for 10 (ten) years from the Filing Date, and the protection period can be extended.
Required Supporting Data for Application:
Name and Address of the Applicant
Specimen of Trademark/Servicemark
Description of Goods/Services
Priority documents (if any)
Power Of Attorney (ready for signature)
Application
Formality Examination
Publication of Trademark Gazette
Opposition & rebuttal (if any)
Substantive Examination
Notification of Reasons for Refusal (if any)
Written Argument (if applicable)
Decision of Registration / Refusal
Appeal against Decision of Refusal
Registration & Certification
Publication of Trademark Gazette
Application for Renewal of the Trademark Protection Period is made not later than 6 (six) months before the end of the protection period for the registered Trademark with a fee.
Renewal can still be submitted not later than 6 (six) months after the end of the protection period of the registered Trademark, subject to fees and fines equal to the renewal fee.
Law of the Republic of Indonesia, Number 20 Year 2016, regarding Marks and Geographical Indications.
Period of protection:
Geographical Indications are protected as long as the reputation, quality and characteristics which are the basis for providing Geographical Indication protection to an item of goods are maintained.
Required Supporting Data for Application:
Name and Address of the Applicant
Name of the Geographical Indication
Label of the Geographical Indication
Description/Specification of the Geographical Indication
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