Discover the risks and dangers of failing to register a trademark to understand the value and importance of trademark registration for your brand.
The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Indonesia Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Indonesia Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Indonesia, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.
- Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
- Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
- Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2
Trademark Application Filing
Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Indonesia and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
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Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Indonesia after filing?
The application process follows these steps:
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
The typical time it takes to get a trademark registered is about 36 months, as long as there are no objections or challenges.
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered?
The trademark registration is valid for 10 years starting from the date it was filed.
¿Es obligatorio usar mi marca antes de solicitar su registro?
No es necesario que los solicitantes usen la marca o tengan planes de usarla antes de registrarla.
Can you claim priority for a patent application in Indonesia?
You can claim priority for an application in Indonesia if:
- Your home country is part of the Paris Convention
- You filed the original application within the last six months before applying in Indonesia
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application?
Any person has the right to challenge a trademark application.
Do I need to sign a Power of Attorney to secure a filing date?
Yes, you need a power of attorney to secure a filing date.
Can a registration be canceled?
Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:
- If the mark is descriptive
- If the mark is deceptive
- If the mark lacks distinctiveness
- If the mark is generic
- If the mark is mainly used as a geographical indication
- If the mark is prohibited in Indonesia
- If the mark goes against public policy or morality
- If the mark is used in a misleading way
- If the mark includes a badge or emblem of public interest
- If the mark was registered in bad faith
- Refer to Section VIII.A. for Use Requirements
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period starts on the publication date and lasts for three months.
If I register my trademark in Indonesia, will it be protected in other countries?
Your trademark registration is only valid within Indonesia.
Is it necessary to use my trademark before applying for registration?
You don't need to use your trademark or plan to use it before applying for registration.
What actions are necessary to meet the usage requirement for a trademark?
You need to use the trademark in Indonesia within three years from the date it was registered.
The specific amount of use required is not clearly defined yet.
What rights do I have if I register a trademark in Indonesia?
In Indonesia, you must register a trademark to gain rights to it. The country follows a 'first to file' rule.
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?
Registering a trademark grants the following rights:
- exclusive use of the trademark
- ability to license the trademark to others
- right to oppose later applications that conflict with your trademark
- right to request cancellation of a later conflicting registration
- right to file an infringement lawsuit against those using a similar trademark
- right to seek damages or compensation for trademark infringement
- right to have customs authorities seize counterfeit goods
¿Se puede anular el registro?
Los siguientes son motivos para cancelar un registro: si es descriptivo; si es engañoso; si no se diferencia; si es genérico; si se usa principalmente como indicación geográfica; si está prohibido en Indonesia; si va en contra de los principios morales y las buenas costumbres; si se usa de manera engañosa; si incluye un emblema o insignia de interés público especial; si se registra de mala fe. Consulte la sección VIII. A. Requisitos de Uso.
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