Trademark registration in Indonesia is performed with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property and consists of submitting a set of mandatory documents to protect an original mark that will be used to distinguish a business. The registration process is subject to certain terms and conditions and our team who can help you set up a company in Indonesia can also assist with this procedure.
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Trademark protection in Indonesia
A trademark is a sign that will be associated with a brand, and it can consist of a word, a character, figure, logo, colour, 3D shapes, a drawing, or any combination thereof.
A key requirement for trademark registration in Indonesia is for the chosen mark to be unique. It cannot be identical to an already registered mark, nor can it be too similar.
Investors who open a company in Indonesia will often want to distinguish their company from others on the market, particularly when the chosen industry is a popular one. The advantages of registering a trademark in Indonesia include:
- being able to set your business apart from others on the market;
- easier promotion for the business, when associated with a distinct trademark;
- legal protection for the brand, which in turn increases the brand’s value;
- ease of franchising as the business grows, when the owner of the trademark will also be selling the rights to use the specific mark.
These are just some advantages of trademark registration in Indonesia. Those who decide to protect their unique mark will benefit from a ten-year protection period, which can be extended.
Main conditions for trademark registration in Indonesia
Some of the most important issues to consider for an application include:
- The mark cannot be identical or similar to other ones that are registered for that class of goods or services;
- The mark is made up of known geographical indications;
- The mark resembles or is the same as the name of a legal body, the name of a well-known individual;
- The mark resembles or is the same as the ones used by a government (unless specifically approved).
Marks cannot be registered if they do not observe public order or if they contravene laws and regulations, or moral rules. They also cannot be registered if they are in the form of a generic name, a public emblem or if they are misleading for the types of goods or services they will be related to.
Trademark registration fees in Indonesia
The Directorate General of Intellectual Property sets certain fees for the registration of trademarks. These are based on government regulations and can change from time to time.
Below, our experts in company formation in Indonesia list some of these fees, expressed in Indonesian rupiah:
- Trademark registration in Indonesia for one class in the case of small or micro enterprises and educational institutions: IDR 500,000 (about 26 Euros);
- The trademark registration fee for companies other than the ones benefiting from the reduced fee (the general tariff): IDR 1,800,000 (approximately 95 Euros);
- Trademark protection extension for micro or small enterprises: IDR 1,000,000 per class (about 52 Euros);
- Trademark protection extension (general fee): IDR 2,250,000 per class (about 118 Euros).
Please note that other fees can also apply for trademark registration in Indonesia and that the fees presented above by our team can be subject to change.
Other actions, such as filing an objection to a trademark are also subject to a tariff, in additional to special procedures. Our lawyers in Indonesia can assist those interested in filing an objection.
In addition to service suited for individuals interested in protecting trademarks, we also offer guidance for immigration to Indonesia and our accountants in Indonesia provide tailored services for companies.
Contact us for ongoing assistance when starting the process of trademark registration in Indonesia and to receive more information about company-related matters.