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Indonesian Government has promulgated Act No. 39 of 2014 on Plantation on October 17, 2014. In spite of improvements in some issues, several NGOs still raised concern about the necessity for individual breeder (e.g. small farmers) to obtain Minister’s consent upon searching and selecting genetic resources (for example in Article 27). They hope that Government […]

Protection of plant variety in Indonesia is prosecuted under Laws of Republic of Indonesia No. 29 of 2000 on Plant Variety Protection. Following the Laws, two regulations were subsequently launched, namely Government Regulation No. 14 of 2004 regarding the Requirements and Procedure of the Transfer of Protection of Plant Variety and the Use of Variety

Indonesia has ratified the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization on 8 May 2013 through the adoption of Act No. 11 of 2013. Following such ratification, a Draft Bill on Patent is now under deliberation in Indonesian Parliament and expected to be finalised

Some of foreign clients raised questions about the current situation in our country relating with abandonment of a patent right and obligation for annual fee payment. Some of them now receiving invoices from the Indonesian IP Office (DGIP), directly to their address. What happened to our system, particularly to the annuity payment procedure? We would

63rd APAA Council Meeting had been held in Penang during last November 8-11, 2014. Congratulation to friends of Malaysian Recognized Group of APAA as the host of the meeting. We also extend our gratitude to all of participants from around the world, especially our colleagues and associates, for togetherness and knowledge sharing among respective countries. The event really strengthen our

On 16 September 2014 the House of Representative passed the Bill on Copyright, replacing former Law No. 19 of 2002 on Copyright. Key points in the new Copyright Act are, among others: Article 16 (3): copyright is intangible moving objects and could be used as collateral fiduciary. Article 57 (1): the protection of moral rights

Indonesian IP Offices to Launch New Tariff As of July 2014, the Indonesian IP Offices (DGIP) has launched new tariffs relating with most Intellectual Property services. Remarkable changes are on the filing fees for patent and trademark, especially basis for calculation for new trademark application. Should you need any further information (including copy of English

The Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), as the organizer of the International Exhibition of Young Inventors (IEYI) 2014 in Jakarta announced on Nov. 2, 2014 the winners of competition under the theme “Creating a Better Future Through Innovation”. IEYI is an annual event created since 2004 for the youth to exhibit their creativity in invention

63rd APAA Council Meeting in Penang – 2014 We will participate at the 63rd APAA Council Meeting in Penang during 7-12 November 2014. APAA will be a good opportunity to exchange experiences, sharing knowledge and strengthen network as well as friendship. Our representative, Mr. Kusno Hadi Kuncoro, will also presents in APAA Emerging IPR Committee on 9 November 2014. Should you