# Trademark registration in Indonesia

> Trademarks in Indonesia are registered with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Law (DJKI / DGIP); third parties can oppose within 2 months from publication. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Indonesia can be designated through the Madrid System.

Source page: https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/indonesia
Facts checked against official sources: 2026-10-11

## Key facts
- **Trademark office:** Directorate General of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Law (DJKI / DGIP)
- **Madrid Protocol:** Member since 2018
- **Opposition period:** 2 months from publication
- **Protection:** 10 years from the filing date, renewable
- **Multi-class applications:** Allowed
- **Foreign applicants:** Applicants residing or domiciled outside Indonesia must file through a registered Indonesian Intellectual Property Cons…

## Official links
- Trademark office: https://www.dgip.go.id/
- Online filing: https://merek.dgip.go.id/
- Official trademark search: https://pdki-indonesia.dgip.go.id/
- Law: Law No. 20 of 2016 on Trademarks and Geographical Indications (as amended by the Job Creation legislation) — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/16513

## Steps
1. Search the DJKI database (PDKI) for earlier identical or similar marks.
2. File the application online through the DJKI trademark e-filing system in Indonesian, listing goods and services by Nice class.
3. DJKI checks formal requirements and assigns a filing date.
4. The application is published for two months, during which third parties may file an objection.
5. A DJKI examiner carries out substantive examination, taking any objections into account.
6. If approved, the mark is registered and a certificate is issued; if refused, the applicant may respond and then appeal to the Trademark Appeal Commission.

- **Examination:** DJKI trademark examiners carry out formal and substantive examination; the statutory examination time limit could not be verified against the current amended text.
- **Publication:** Official Trademark Gazette (Berita Resmi Merek) published electronically by DJKI
- **Opposition:** 2 months from publication
- **Late renewal:** Renewal may be filed within 6 months before expiry, or up to 6 months after expiry with a higher fee
- **Power of attorney:** A power of attorney signed by the applicant is filed with the application; notarisation or legalisation is not generally required in practice.
- **Language:** Indonesian
- **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 3 years of non-use.

## Good to know
- Indonesia follows a strict first-to-file system; registration, not use, creates trade mark rights, and a mark can be cancelled after 3 consecutive years of non-use.
- Objections (oppositions) are filed during the publication period, before substantive examination is completed.
- Official fees were revised by Government Regulation (PP) No. 30 of 2026, reported to take effect on 1 August 2026: press reports quoting DJKI give Rp 2,800,000 per class for general applicants and an unchanged Rp 500,000 per class for micro and small enterprises.
- Micro and small enterprises (UMK) pay a substantially reduced official filing fee.
- Madrid Protocol designations of Indonesia are examined by DJKI under the same substantive rules as national applications.

## FAQ
### Is Indonesia part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol entered into force for Indonesia on 2 January 2018.

### How long is the trademark opposition period in Indonesia?
Applications are published for two months, during which any party may file an objection with DJKI.

### Can a foreign company register a trademark in Indonesia directly?
No. Applicants domiciled outside Indonesia must file through a registered Indonesian Intellectual Property Consultant.

### How long does an Indonesian trademark registration last?
Protection lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed; renewal can be filed 6 months before expiry or up to 6 months after expiry with a higher fee.

### Can an Indonesian trademark be cancelled for non-use?
Yes. A registered mark can be removed if it has not been used for 3 consecutive years.

## Sources
- WIPO Lex – Law No. 20 of 2016 on Trademarks and Geographical Indications: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/16513
- WIPO Lex – Indonesia member profile: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/members/profile/ID
- WIPO Lex – Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/parties/8

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