1. Search & Analysis Before filing, we conduct a comprehensive search of the DGIP database. Indonesia follows a “First-to-File” system, making it critical to ensure your mark is available and does not conflict with prior registrations or well-known marks in this jurisdiction.

2. Application Filing We handle the preparation and filing of your application with the DGIP. Indonesia is a member of the Madrid Protocol, allowing for international designation, though direct national filings often allow for faster local control.

• Requirement: A clear specimen of the mark and a list of goods/services classified under the Nice Classification.

3. Publication (Opposition Period) Unlike many other jurisdictions, the publication phase in Indonesia often occurs before the substantive examination. Your mark is published in the Official Trademark Gazette for 2 months.

• Action: During this window, third parties may file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, the application moves to examination.

4. Substantive Examination The DGIP examiner reviews the application to ensure it is distinct and complies with the 2016 Trademark Law. If an objection (provisional refusal) is raised, we have a specific timeframe (typically 30 days) to submit a formal response or argument.

5. Registration & Renewal Upon successful examination, the DGIP issues the Certificate of Registration.

• Validity: 10 years from the filing date.

• Renewal: Renewable every 10 years indefinitely.

1. Filing the Application We manage the filing of your patent specification in Bahasa Indonesia. You can enter Indonesia via the PCT National Phase (deadline: 31 months from priority date) or the Paris Convention (deadline: 12 months from priority date).

2. Formal Examination & Publication After passing a formality check, your application is published in the Official Patent Gazette.

• Standard Patent Publication: Occurs 18 months after the filing/priority date and lasts for 6 months to allow for public inspection.

3. Request for Substantive Examination This is a critical deadline. A formal Request for Substantive Examination must be filed within 36 months from the international filing date. Failure to request this will result in the application being deemed withdrawn.

4. Substantive Examination The DGIP assesses the invention for Novelty, Inventive Step, and Industrial Applicability.

• Tip: We can utilize the ASPEC (ASEAN Patent Examination Co-operation) program to expedite this process by relying on search results from other ASEAN member states.

5. Grant & Maintenance Once granted, a Certificate of Patent is issued.

• Validity: 20 years for Standard Patents; 10 years for Simple Patents (Utility Models).

• Annuities: Annual maintenance fees are payable to keep the patent in force, generally starting after the grant.