Indonesia Trademark Registration

Although certain rights may arise from use, registering a trademark in Indonesia is strongly recommended if you want full, enforceable ownership of your brand name, business name, product name, logo, label, or packaging. Indonesia is a “first-to-file” jurisdiction, meaning you only secure trademark rights once your mark is officially registered. Only in very exceptional cases can a well-known mark obtain protection without prior filing.

A registered trademark in Indonesia provides:

• Exclusive nationwide rights
• A significantly stronger legal position against infringement
• Proof of ownership for marketplaces, e-commerce platforms, and social networks
• Increased consumer trust and brand credibility
• Long-term protection as your business expands in Southeast Asia and internationally

Trademark applications must be filed with the **Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights. Indonesia is also a member of the Madrid Protocol, which means you can extend an international application to Indonesia via the Madrid System.

A trademark does not need to be in use to be filed or registered in Indonesia. However, once registered, it must be used within three (3) years from the registration date; otherwise, it becomes vulnerable to non-use cancellation actions or expungement by the trademarks office.

If you register a combined trademark (word + logo), your exclusive rights apply only to the exact configuration that is filed and registered. If you intend to use the word and figurative elements separately, it is advisable to file additional trademarks to protect each version independently.

If you require a figurative or logo search as part of your brand clearance, contact us so we can confirm the availability of this service for Indonesia—fees and timelines may vary depending on the jurisdiction.

Finally, note that a trademark registered in Indonesia does not grant protection in East Timor, as both systems operate independently.

For businesses operating in Southeast Asia or planning international expansion, brand registration in Indonesia is a critical element of a solid, forward-looking protection strategy.

To register a trademark in Indonesia, you will generally need:

• Scanned copy of a signed Power of Attorney. No notarization or legalization required.
• The name or logo you want to register
• The applicant’s details

Your iGERENT consultant will confirm the exact requirements for your case and guide you through each step.

Processing times vary according to DGIP’s examination schedule, but on average the time frame to register a trademark in Indonesia is around 11 months for straightforward cases.

This is an estimated processing time based on current application timeframes and may vary considerably depending on objections, oppositions, or workload at the office.

Regardless of how long it takes, your consultant will keep you updated at every stage, ensuring you never miss a deadline, notice, or request from DGIP.

Once approved, your trademark is registered and you receive the official certificate. From that moment:

• The mark must be used within three (3) years from the registration date; otherwise, it becomes vulnerable to cancellation or expungement for non-use.
• Your trademark is valid for 10 years from the application date and can be renewed indefinitely in further 10-year periods.
• Renewal can be requested as early as twelve (12) months before the expiration date.
• There is no grace period for late renewal in Indonesia—if the mark is not renewed before expiry, the registration lapses and the only way to regain protection is to file a new application.
• Trademark assignments (transfer of ownership) are only possible after the mark is effectively registered, not while it is still pending.

As with all jurisdictions, trademarks must be renewed on time to remain active. To simplify future renewals and avoid missing critical deadlines, explore our Indonesia Trademark Renewal Service**.

Yes. Indonesia allows trademark oppositions if you believe an application infringes or conflicts with your rights. Before substantive examination, the trademark application is published in the official journal, and during this stage interested third parties have two (2) months from the publication date to file an opposition action.

You may oppose if a third party applies for a mark that is similar or includes a primary or distinctive part of your trademark for related goods or services—on grounds such as confusing similarity, prior use, or likelihood of confusion. The chances of success will depend on the specific facts, evidence of use, and how close the marks and goods/services are.

If you believe someone’s trademark application affects your brand, we can review your case and guide you through the full Indonesian opposition procedure.

Use is not required to file or obtain trademark registration in Indonesia; a mark may be registered even if it is not yet in use. However, once the trademark is registered, it must be used within three (3) years from the registration date.

If the mark is not used within that period, it becomes vulnerable to cancellation actions for non-use or to expungement by the trademarks office.

If the office or a third party requests evidence of use, iGERENT will guide you through the documentation required to keep your trademark rights secure.