How Indonesia’s New Patent Law Challenges Patent Presecution Specialist Practice in 2025

June 16, 2025
1:20 pm

Indonesia’s newly revised patent law, enacted as Law No. 65 of 2024, is reshaping the work of every patent presecution specialist in the country. Though the law was officially passed in late 2024, its full implementation began in 2025, which marks a pivotal transition period. As professionals adapt to these regulatory shifts, firms like AMR Partnership are leading the way in helping innovators navigate the evolving landscape.

Key Changes in Indonesia’s Patent Law (UU 65/2024) that Affect Patent Presecution

Expansion of the Definition of Invention

The updated law introduces an expanded definition of “invention,” now encompassing not only physical products and technical processes but also systems, uses, and methods. This has significant implications for a patent presecution specialist, whose role includes translating client innovations into legally sound claims.

The broader definition means specialists must adopt more nuanced language in drafting to ensure the claims reflect inventive step, novelty, and industrial applicability. A failure to do so could lead to rejection by DJKI during the substantive examination phase. This makes the precision and insight of a patent presecution specialist more critical than ever.

Revised Grace Period Provisions

One of the most widely discussed revisions is the longer grace period for prior disclosures. Previously limited to six months, the updated law now provides a 12-month window to file a patent after public disclosure. While this benefits inventors, it creates an added layer of complexity for patent presecution specialists who must validate whether client disclosures fall within this period.

This change demands meticulous due diligence in identifying potential prior art and documenting disclosure timelines, a service that AMR Partnership has fine-tuned for its clients.

Introduction of Re-Examination Procedures

The 2024 law introduces re-examination for rejected patents, a significant development. This allows applicants to challenge the rejection decision by presenting new arguments or revised claims.

For a patent presecution specialist, this represents both a challenge and an opportunity: they must now anticipate how to prepare robust re-exam responses and create fallback claim sets during the initial drafting. The role of skilled specialists becomes indispensable in this phase.

Implementation Challenges in 2025

First Year of Full Enforcement

Although the law was enacted in 2024, 2025 marks the first full year of its enforcement, and with that comes regulatory uncertainty. DJKI (Directorate General of Intellectual Property) continues to update internal systems and issue technical guidelines, which means presecution practices must stay dynamic.

For any patent presecution specialist, adaptability is key. Filing timelines, response protocols, and communication with examiners are all in flux, requiring agile procedural handling. At AMR, legal professionals are closely monitoring each DJKI update to ensure compliance and strategy alignment.

Surge in Inventor Inquiries and Legal Consultations

Given the legal overhaul, inventors and R&D teams are increasingly consulting specialists to interpret the new law. The demand for presecution support has risen sharply in Q1 and Q2 of 2025, especially among universities and tech startups.

This surge requires firms like AMR Partnership to ramp up consultation sessions, educational outreach, and filing support services. AMR has launched new templates and checklists tailored to the 2025 framework, streamlining the filing journey for clients unfamiliar with the law.

Transitioning Ongoing Applications

Another complex issue for any patent presecution specialist is the transition of applications filed before the law took effect. Some clauses apply retroactively, others do not.

Presecution teams must now audit all pending cases to verify which procedural rules apply, often re-drafting parts of the application or revisiting claim scopes. AMR’s legal team provides this critical transitional support to maintain the integrity of pre-2025 filings.

Practical Impacts on Patent Presecution Strategy

Drafting with Greater Legal Precision

The 2024 law places more scrutiny on clarity, unity of invention, and adequate disclosure. Specialists must be more thorough than ever when drafting claims.

For instance, one small ambiguity can now prompt an automatic re-examination or rejection. To meet this challenge, AMR’s team uses a multi-layered review protocol before submission—an advantage not all firms can offer.

Enhanced Examiner Interactions

DJKI has introduced more standardized response formats and deadlines. That means patent presecution specialists must become experts not just in legal writing, but also in managing procedural correspondence.

AMR Partnership trains its IP staff on examiner psychology and communication best practices to ensure each response is effective and on time. This proactive communication helps accelerate approval timelines.

Licensing & Implementation Statements

A new requirement under the 2024 law is the formal implementation statement, where applicants must declare how they intend to use the patented invention.

This bridges the gap between legal protection and actual commercialization. AMR assists clients in drafting these statements strategically to reflect both R&D intentions and business viability.

Trends Shaping the Role of Patent Presecution Specialists in 2025

Focus on Technology and AI Innovations

The expanding scope of inventions includes software, AI, and algorithm-based methods, placing a greater burden on specialists to draft around excluded subject matter.

A patent presecution specialist at AMR Partnership is trained to understand these complexities and draft claims that survive both domestic and international scrutiny. Their familiarity with the 2025 guidelines ensures compliance and innovation protection.

Workshops and Continuing Legal Education

2025 has seen a rise in seminars, webinars, and legal workshops dedicated to dissecting the new patent law. Specialists are expected to stay up-to-date with each DJKI clarification and legal precedent.

AMR routinely hosts internal and public-facing events to train patent professionals on new drafting strategies and procedural changes, contributing to the broader IP community in Indonesia.

International Filing Considerations

The 2024 law is also aligned more closely with international treaties, including the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). This has simplified some procedures for Indonesian-originating inventions, but added complexity when syncing timelines across jurisdictions.

AMR’s international presecution desk offers seamless coordination with foreign associates to ensure that multi-jurisdictional filings remain synchronized and error-free.

Why AMR Partnership Is the Go-To Firm in This Transition

In a time when legal certainty is fluctuating, and technical requirements are tightening, innovators need more than just legal representation—they need strategic guidance.

AMR Partnership brings decades of experience in intellectual property law and a proven track record in patent presecution. With the new law reshaping IP processes in 2025, AMR’s in-depth expertise becomes a crucial asset.

Inventors, universities, R&D centers, and tech companies are encouraged to partner with AMR Partnership to ensure their patent filings are compliant, enforceable, and strategically sound under the new legal regime.

Whether you’re a seasoned innovator or filing your first patent, AMR has the resources, experience, and insight to guide you through every stage of patent presecution specialist support in 2025 and beyond.

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