Assegaf Hamzah & Partners houses a renowned intellectual property practice which is jointly spearheaded by Chandra Hamzah and Dewi Soeharto. The team is geared to support with trade mark searches, patent filings and operational procedure development. Soeharto covers industrial designs, patents, trade marks and trade secrets, while Hamzah is equipped to advise any entity, from individuals to government authorities, and is recognised for his knowledge of Indonesian copyright law. The team is bolstered by Ari Juliano Gema, who acts in copyright disputes as well as handling trade mark and patent registrations, and Nalendra Wibowo.
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Key clients
- PT Kuda Pacu Indonesia (“KPI”)
- Armada Band (“Armada”) - A popular alternative rock and pop-rock band from Indonesia.
- PT Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk (“Client”)
- Rheinisch-Westfalische Technische Hochschule, Aachen (“RWTH Aachen”)
- China Nuclear Power Engineering Co., Ltd. (“CNP”)
- PT Meratus Line (“Meratus”)
- Dennis Pluemer
- PT Berkatmas Maju Bersama (“PT BMB”)
- Football Association of Indonesia (Persatuan Sepakbola Seluruh Indonesia or known as “PSSI”)
- Brand AA Sdn Bhd (Air Asia Group)
- Maral Bimanti Dipodiputro (“Maral”)
Work highlights
Advised the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) on developing a comprehensive standard operational procedure for the creation, protection, and commercialisation of its national intellectual property assets.
Representing the popular Indonesian rock band, Armada, in a significant copyright ownership lawsuit against the band's former record label over its song catalogue.
Assisting China Nuclear Power Engineering Co., Ltd. with the national phase entry in Indonesia for multiple PCT patent applications related to complex nuclear power technology.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Dewi Soeharto
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Ari Juliano Gema
Practice head
Chandra Hamzah; Dewi Soeharto
Other key lawyers
Ari Juliano Gema; Nalendra Wibowo; Achmad Faisal Rachman