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ARTICLE · 26 MAY 2025

Indonesia Patent Litigation Guide

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The main law relating to patents and patent litigation is Law No. 13 of 2016 concerning Patents (Patent Law). The Patent Law replaced Law No. 14 of 2000.

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This guide was previously published by Thomson Reuters.

Sources of Law

What are the principal sources of law and regulation relating to patents and patent litigation?

The main law relating to patents and patent litigation is Law No. 13 of 2016 concerning Patents (Patent Law). The Patent Law replaced Law No. 14 of 2000.

Applicable regulations include:

  • Government Regulation No. 32 of 1991 on the Importation of Raw Material or Certain Patented Products for the Domestic/Local Production of Medicines.
  • Government Regulation No. 46 of 2020 regarding the Requirements and Procedures for the Recordation of Patent Transfers.
  • Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights No. 38 of 2018 on Patent Application.

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