What is a Trademark Opposition?
A Legal Process to Challenge Conflicting Trademark Applications before Approval
Indonesia operates under a strict ‘first-to-file’ trademark system. This means legal protection is granted to whoever registers the mark first, not who uses it first.
Because of this, similar or identical trademarks are frequently published, posing a serious threat to established brands. To safeguard your business, continuous trademark monitoring and timely trademark opposition are critical.
Key Facts About Trademark Opposition in Indonesia:
Strict 2-Month Deadline
You only have a 2-month window from the publication date to file an official opposition against conflicting marks.
Substantive Examination Impact
Once filed, the Indonesian Trademark Office (DJKI) is legally required to factor your objection into their final evaluation.
Proactive Defense
Opposing a mark early is significantly faster and more cost-effective than initiating a full trademark cancellation lawsuit later.
For more information about Trademark Opposition, please contact tm@amr.co.id.
Indonesia employs a ‘first-to-file’ trademark system, which means that protection of the mark is granted to the first party who successfully submits and receives trademark registration for the relevant mark. However, certain trademarks published in Indonesia may be similar or identical to registered trademarks used in Indonesia or other jurisdictions. Therefore, trademark holders should monitor trademarks published in Indonesia and be prepared to file oppositions against similar or identical trademarks.
The opposition period in Indonesia is two months from the publication of a trademark application. If an opposition is filed within this period, the Trademark Office will consider it when conducting substantive examinations of the application.
For more information about Trademark Opposition, please contact tm@amr.co.id.
