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[Indonesia Updates] New Trademark Requirements for Imported Fashion Goods

By Carola Monintja The Indonesian Government is serious about IP protection in the Republic. Promulgated on March 10, 2024, through the Revision of Regulation of the Ministry of Industry No. 5 of the Year 2024, the Indonesian Government now mandates a trademark registration certificate for all importers when they submit an import permit, particularly the […]

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The Impact of Unlawful Franchise Agreements: SP Multitech Intelligent Homes Sdn Bhd v Home Sdn Bhd [2010] MLJU 1845

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By Shevithra Selva Mohan In the franchise industry, one misstep can lead to big trouble, especially when it comes to breaching the franchise. For example, the case of SP MULTITECH INTELLIGENT HOMES SDN BHD v HOME SDN BHD, which involve an unlawful Franchise Agreement. When court ruled that failing to register a business as a

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Indonesia Boosts Patent Process with South Korea: New PPH Agreement Signed

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A decade after signing a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) MOU with Japan in 2013, Indonesia signed another important PPH MOU with South Korea on 8 September 2023.

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Can I Sing Your Song? A Story Behind Copyright Use

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By Carola Monintja & Ardian Yuliarsya Many of us are undoubtedly familiar with legendary bands such as The Beatles, Queen, The Rolling Stones, and The Bee Gees. These iconic bands have left an indelible mark on the music industry, and their names continue to resonate even today. In Indonesia, during the era of flower generation

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[30 August 2023] Movio: Be The Winner – Strategi Perlindungan Kekayaan Intelektual untuk Menangkan Kompetisi Bisnis

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Celebrating Female Ingenuity: Talented ASEAN Women Inventors

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By Linh Nguyen Time flies, and World Intellectual Property Day – held annually on 26 April – is just around the corner. This year’s theme is “Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity”.

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Accession to Budapest Treaty: A Game-Changer for IP Protection in Indonesia

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By Hapsari Dwi Astuti and Carola Monintja The Indonesian Government recently made a historical decision to join the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure on 13 July 2022, after more than 40 years since the establishment of the Treaty.

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