ADCO Law Achieves Landmark Trademark Ruling for Leading Korean Beauty Brand in Invalidation Claim
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ADCO Law Achieves Landmark Trademark Ruling for Leading Korean Beauty Brand in Invalidation Claim

ADCO Law is proud to announce a successful representation for the Leading Korean Beauty Brand in a trademark invalidation action before the Commercial Court at the Central Jakarta District Court. The ruling is significant because it integrates findings of well-known status, overall similarity, and bad‑faith registration into a single framework. Significantly, the Court affirmed that protection…

Accounting & Tax

About ADCO Law: ADCO Law is a firm that offers clients a wide range of integrated legal services, including commercial transactions and corporate disputes in a variety of industry sectors. Over the course of more than a decade, we have grown to understand our client’s industry and business as well as the regulatory aspect. In…

When AI processes Portraits: A Copyright and Ownership Perspective 
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When AI processes Portraits: A Copyright and Ownership Perspective 

Street photography and the use of human portraits have taken on new legal significance in the age of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”). Photographs captured without consent are no longer static images, but can be transformed, replicated, or monetized through AI systems, raising complex questions about copyright, moral rights, portrait rights, and ownership. Amid regulatory gaps under…

Associate Dispute Lawyer

About ADCO Law: ADCO Law is a firm that offers clients a wide range of integrated legal services, including commercial transactions and corporate disputes in a variety of industry sectors. Over the course of more than a decade, we have grown to understand our client’s industry and business as well as the regulatory aspect. In…

Corporate Criminal Liability Under the New Criminal Code and Its Implications for Intellectual Property Rights Governance
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Corporate Criminal Liability Under the New Criminal Code and Its Implications for Intellectual Property Rights Governance

The enactment of Law Number 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Code (“New Criminal Code” or UU KUHP) marks a fundamental shift in corporate criminal liability by recognizing corporations as direct subjects of criminal law. This change has significant implications for Intellectual Property (“IP”) governance, as IP infringements often arise within day-to-day business operations. The UU KUHP expands the scope of corporate…

Two Associates of ADCO Law Recognized as Indonesia Pro Bono Rising Stars 2025 by Hukumonline
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Two Associates of ADCO Law Recognized as Indonesia Pro Bono Rising Stars 2025 by Hukumonline

ADCO Law is proud to announce that two of our associates, Andini Naulina and Travis Waluyo, have been honored in Indonesia’s Pro Bono Rising Stars 2025 by Hukumonline. Indonesia’s Pro Bono Rising Stars 2025 highlights young lawyers (ages 25–35) who have demonstrated strong dedication to delivering pro bono legal services for underserved communities. This recognition shines a spotlight on the…

Adolf Martua Panggabean Named to LegalOne Blue Ribbon 15: Intellectual Property (Southeast Asia 2025)
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Adolf Martua Panggabean Named to LegalOne Blue Ribbon 15: Intellectual Property (Southeast Asia 2025)

We are honored to announce that our Partner, Adolf Martua Panggabean, has been selected for inclusion in the LegalOne Blue Ribbon 15: Intellectual Property (Southeast Asia 2025). The Blue-Ribbon Award recognizes leading lawyers and legal professionals who have achieved outstanding success in high-demand and emerging areas of law. Adolf’s recognition underscores his remarkable achievements, extensive…

Liability for Customer Data in the Hands of Third Parties in the Insurance Sector
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Liability for Customer Data in the Hands of Third Parties in the Insurance Sector

The growing digitalization of Indonesia’s insurance industry has expanded the flow of customer data across insurance companies, brokers, vendors, and digital platforms, increasing exposure to privacy and security risks. Under Law Number 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (“PDP Law”), insurance companies, as data controllers, remain legally responsible for any processing carried out by third-party processors,…

ADCO Law Welcomes Athifah Alatas as Counsel
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ADCO Law Welcomes Athifah Alatas as Counsel

With Athifah Alatas joining the team, ADCO Law now comprises 6 Partners and 2 Counsels. Jakarta, Indonesia – ADCO Law officially announces the appointment of Athifah Alatas as Counsel, effective November 1, 2025. ADCO Law is the exclusive Indonesian member of Alliott Global Alliance (AGA), the world’s largest multidisciplinary alliance with 238 member firms across…

ADCO Law and ALSA Indonesia Collaborate to Raise Awareness on Cyberbullying Through Legal Education
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ADCO Law and ALSA Indonesia Collaborate to Raise Awareness on Cyberbullying Through Legal Education

ADCO Law, in collaboration with ALSA Indonesia, proudly hosted the ALSA Indonesia Legal Charity: Protecting Youth Against Cyberbullying Through Advocating Law, a legal awareness initiative aimed at addressing the growing threat of cyberbullying among youth. Held at the Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia, the session featured presentations by Alexandra Gerungan, Senior Partner at ADCO…