DJKI Cuts Trademark and Industrial Design Registration to Four Months

Jakarta, 1 October 2026 — The Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI) at the Ministry of Law has shortened the target time to complete trademark and industrial design applications to four months, effective 1 October 2026. The previous target was five months, in place since 18 August 2026.

Director General of Intellectual Property Hermansyah Siregar said the faster service reflects DJKI's commitment to give the public legal certainty.

Legal framework

• Trademarks: Law No. 20 of 2016 on Marks and Geographical Indications, as amended by the Job Creation Law.
• Industrial designs: Law No. 31 of 2000 on Industrial Design. The process covers administrative examination, publication, substantive examination and issuance of the certificate.

DJKI noted that shortening the process further will require amendments to the trademark and industrial design laws.

Why it matters for business owners

• First to file. Indonesia follows the first-to-file principle, so the earlier you file, the stronger your position.
• Licensing and franchising. A registered mark is the basis for licensing, franchising and enforcing your rights against counterfeiters.
• Faster certainty. A faster process means you can secure that protection sooner, but a well-prepared application still matters. Search for similar marks and pick the correct class before you file, to avoid rejection.

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Sources: RRI, Prokalteng/Jawa Pos (1 October 2026).