Trademark registration and protection in Indonesia
Your brand is established abroad, and now it needs protection in Indonesia. AMR Partnership has handled trademark work here since 1986, from the first search and the filing to oppositions, renewals and licensing. We explain every stage clearly along the way.
Since 1986 · ISO 9001 · INTA · APAA · FICPI
Who we work with
Companies entering Indonesia
You are entering the Indonesian market, or preparing to. We confirm that your mark is available, file the application and report to you at each stage, so you never have to ask for an update.
Law firms abroad
Your client needs protection in Indonesia, and you need a local associate who responds promptly. Send us your instructions and we will report back quickly and keep the matter moving.
Trademark registration
In Indonesia, trademark rights generally go to the party that files first. Earlier use alone does not secure them. If a distributor or an imitator files before you do, you may have to dispute the right to use your own brand.
Filing early is the simplest and least expensive way to protect your brand.
How registration works
The process has six stages. Here is what happens at each one.
Search
We search the official database for marks that look or sound similar to yours. The results show whether an application is likely to succeed before you commit to filing costs.
Filing
Once you sign the Power of Attorney, we file the application with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property. This secures your filing date, which matters if another party files after you.
Formality check
The office reviews the application documents. If anything is missing, we resolve it on your behalf.
Publication
The mark is published for two months. During this period, anyone who considers it too close to their own mark may file an opposition.
Examination
An examiner assesses whether the mark can be registered. If there is an objection, we prepare the response and explain your options.
Registration
The registration certificate is issued. Protection lasts ten years from the filing date and can be renewed every ten years.
Trademark search
A search shows whether your mark is too close to marks that are already registered or pending in Indonesia, before you spend money on filing.
We search the official database, and our trademark specialists give you a written opinion on your chances of registration.
How it works
- Send us the mark and the goods or services it covers.
- We confirm the fee.
- Once the fee is paid, we run the search.
- You receive the results and our opinion within two working days.
Trademark opposition
Because Indonesia follows a first-to-file system, marks similar or identical to established brands are published regularly. If a conflicting mark is published, you have two months from the publication date to oppose it.
We prepare and file oppositions against conflicting marks, and we defend your own applications when someone else opposes them.
Key facts
- The opposition period is two months from publication.
- The trademark office must take a filed opposition into account during substantive examination.
- Opposing early is much faster and less costly than starting a cancellation action later.
Trademark renewal
A registration lasts ten years and stays in force only if it is renewed. We track renewal deadlines for single marks and whole portfolios, and we remind you in good time.
We then pay the renewal fees directly to the Directorate General of Intellectual Property on your behalf.
How it works
- We send you a breakdown of the costs.
- You confirm that you want to renew.
- We pay the official fee and send you the proof of payment with our invoice.
- Your registration is renewed.
Trademark monitoring
A first-to-file system rewards whoever files first, including people acting in bad faith. Regular monitoring lets you see conflicting filings while there is still time to act.
We review the results with you and advise on the right strategy, for example filing an opposition while the two-month window is still open.
How it works
- You tell us which marks to watch.
- We carry out each monitoring round in under five days.
- We report what we found.
- We advise you on the next step.
Trademark licensing and assignment
A registered owner in Indonesia can license a mark to another party through an agreement, for all or only some of the registered goods or services.
Use by the licensee counts as use by the owner, which helps keep the registration safe from a non-use challenge.
What we handle
- Drafting and reviewing license and assignment agreements.
- Recording licenses and assignments with the Indonesian IP Office.
Madrid Protocol designations
If you have designated Indonesia through WIPO, you will still need a local representative if the examiner raises an objection. We act for Madrid applicants in that role.
You keep one international registration, and we handle the Indonesian part of it.
What we handle
- Responding to objections from the examiner.
- Handling oppositions against your designation.
- Reporting to you at each stage until the mark is protected in Indonesia.
Disputes and legal opinions
We give legal opinions on registrability, freedom to operate and infringement. When a dispute cannot be settled, we represent clients in trademark matters before the administrative bodies and the commercial, civil and criminal courts.
Founded as AMROOS & Partners
trademark applications handled
INTA, APAA, FICPI, AIPPI, AIPLA and ASEAN IPA
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Common questions
Do I need a local agent to file?
Yes, if you are based outside Indonesia. Foreign applicants must file through a registered Indonesian IP consultant, and AMR acts in that capacity.
Can one application cover several classes?
Yes. A single application can cover several classes, with an additional fee for each class.
How long does protection last?
Ten years from the filing date. After that, it can be renewed every ten years with no limit.
How long does a trademark search take?
We send the results and our opinion within two working days of receiving the fee.
What if someone opposes my mark?
We will let you know immediately and explain your options. In some cases it is worth contesting the opposition. In others, adjusting the mark is the better course.
Do I have to use the mark?
Yes. A registered mark that is not used for three consecutive years can be challenged and cancelled.
Should I search before filing?
We recommend it in every case. A search costs far less than a rejected application.
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Tell us what you need, and our team will get back to you by email.
Prefer to speak with us directly? WhatsApp +62 811 8822 252 or email amr@amr.co.id.