Hybrid Power Plants Now Regulated: Key Takeaways from MEMR Regulation Number 19 of 2025 for Business Actors
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Hybrid Power Plants Now Regulated: Key Takeaways from MEMR Regulation Number 19 of 2025 for Business Actors

ByADCO Law

Issued in December 2025, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Regulation Number 19 of 2025 on Hybrid Power Plants (“MEMR Regulation 19/2025”) introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework for the development of Hybrid Power Plants or Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Hibrida “PLTH” in Indonesia, particularly for small islands and remote areas. This regulation reflects the government’s policy objectives of ensuring a reliable electric supply, improving operating hours, accelerating the national de-dieselization program,…

The Direction of Crypto Asset Regulation in Indonesia Following the Transfer of Supervisory Authority from Bappebti to the OJK
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The Direction of Crypto Asset Regulation in Indonesia Following the Transfer of Supervisory Authority from Bappebti to the OJK

ByADCO Law

Indonesia’s regulatory approach to crypto assets has undergone a fundamental shift following the transfer of supervisory authority from the Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency or Badan Pengawas Perdagangan Berjangka Komoditi (“Bappebti”) to the Financial Services Authority or Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (“OJK”). Initially regulated as commodities, crypto assets are now positioned within the broader digital financial…

ADCO Law Recognized as one of the Firms to Watch for Intellectual Property Practice in Legal500.
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ADCO Law Recognized as one of the Firms to Watch for Intellectual Property Practice in Legal500.

ByADCO Law

ADCO Law is proud to announce its inclusion in Legal500’s prestigious “Firms to Watch” list for Intellectual Property Practice. This recognition highlights the firm’s growing reputation and commitment to excellence in protecting clients’ intellectual property. Since the establishment of the IP Practice in 2024, with the appointment of Adolf M. Panggabean as Partner and Practice Lead, the firm has built…

ADCO Law Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Aditya Kesha Wijayanto as Co-Managing Partner
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ADCO Law Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Aditya Kesha Wijayanto as Co-Managing Partner

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Effective January 5, 2026, ADCO Law officially appointed Senior Partner Aditya Kesha Wijayanto as Co-Managing Partner. This appointment enhances ADCO Law’s commitment to sustainable leadership and the continued strengthening of the firm’s strategic management. Aditya Kesha Wijayanto, fondly known as Kesha, will join Senior Partner Dendi Adisuryo in his capacity as Co-Managing Partner. Through this…

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

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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…

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

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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…

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

ByADCO Law

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

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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)

ByADCO Law

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

ByADCO Law

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,…