Intellectual Property Indonesia 2026 | IP Guide

Q: How do I register a trademark in Indonesia?

File through DJKI online system or through a registered IP attorney. Cost: IDR 2-5 million for filing. Process: formal examination (30 days), substantive examination (150 days), publication (2 months). Total: 12-18 months. Protection lasts 10 years, renewable.

Q: Does Indonesia have first-to-file or first-to-use for trademarks?

First-to-file. Register your trademark as early as possible — even before entering the market. Trademark squatting is common in Indonesia. Foreign marks can be opposed if someone files first, though well-known marks have some protection.

Q: Can I enforce foreign patents in Indonesia?

No. Patents must be registered in Indonesia separately through DJKI. International PCT applications can designate Indonesia. Unregistered foreign patents have no protection. Process takes 3-5 years for standard patents.