Indonesia has officially acceded to the Nice Agreement, marking a major shift in its trademark system. All trademark applications must now conform to a pre-filed, non-editable list of goods and services issued by the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP).
What You Need to Know:
- Applicants must select terms from a fixed, pre-approved list
- No custom descriptions or edits allowed
- List updates occur without prior notice
- No modifications permitted after payment is made
- Requests to add new terms are rarely accepted
These new rules align Indonesia’s system with international norms but may pose practical challenges for applicants. To ensure smooth, compliant filings:
Plan your classification carefully
Consult experts familiar with both local practice and the Madrid Protocol
RH & Partners is ready to support your business through these changes with strategic filing guidance and classification planning.
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