Issues Related To Competition Laws

In addition to the Law No. 5/1999 on the Prohibition of Monopolistic Practices and Unfair Business Competition, there are legal provisions in a score of laws, which are relevant to the promotion of fair competition.

1. Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs), including Trade in Counterfeit Goods

On 7 May 1997 Indonesia promulgated Presidential Decrees ratifying three WIPO treaties. They are:

a. Presidential Decree No. 16/1997 regarding the Ratification of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and Regulations under the PCT

b. Presidential Decree No. 17/1997 regarding the Ratification of the WIPO Trademark Law Treaty of October 28, 1995;

c. Presidential Decree No. 19/1997 regarding the Ratification of the WIPO Copyrights Treaty of December 20, 1996