In today’s fast-paced digital economy, innovation is what sets your business apart. But without proper legal protection, even the most innovative ideas are vulnerable. This article offers a strategic comparison of the two core types of Intellectual Property (“IP”) protection: Patents and Trade Secrets, to help innovators decide which tool best aligns with their business…
The enactment of Law Number 65 of 2024 on the Third Amendment to Law Number 13 of 2016 on Patents (“Law 65/2024“) introduces key amendments to strengthen Indonesia’s patent system. These updates aim to streamline administrative efficiency, align national regulations with international standards, and enhance the protection for genetic resources and traditional knowledge. The law…
As part of our series of articles on Intellectual Property Rights in Indonesia, this time we will look at an equally important topic: patents. After discussing copyrights, it is time to gain a deeper understanding of what patents are, the legal basis for patents in Indonesia, the role of inventions in the patent system, and…
Jakarta, Indonesia—21 August 2024 — ADCO Law hosted another ADCOnnect event, “Understanding Trademarks: Registration, Management, and Protection in the Legislative Framework”, on August 20, 2024. The event brought together business professionals from various brands and industries to delve into the complexities of trademark law, providing crucial insights into the registration, management, and protection processes under…
In our previous article, we discussed Intellectual Property in general. One type of intellectual property important for protecting creative works is copyright. In this article, we will delve into copyright in more depth. What is copyright? What is the legal basis governing it? And how to register it? We will address all these questions in…
A Brief History of IP in Indonesia As the law develops and harmonizes with international standards, the terminology in the field of Intellectual Property in Indonesia has undergone significant changes. Initially known as Hak Milik Intelektual (a translation of the term “Intellectual Property Rights”), the term then changed to Hak Atas Kekayaan Intelektual (HAKI), and…
The creative economy or Ekonomi Kreatif (“Ekraf”) significantly boosts the national Gross Domestic Product (“GDP”). The growth of this sector is partly contributed by the protection of Intellectual Property (“IP”), which encourages innovation by rewarding creators through the use of their creation, among others as fiduciary security. The use of IP as fiduciary security is…
Jakarta, May 8, 2024 – ADCO Law, a proud law firm member of Alliott Global Alliance, proudly announces the presence of Adolf Martua Panggabean as a new partner to lead the Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Area at the firm. Adolf has more than two decades of extensive experience as an external and in-house legal counsel. As…