New rules introduced by Indonesia to accelerate trademark process

New rules introduced by Indonesia to accelerate trademark process

Applications must be published within a fortnight after which the public can file objections for two months

New rules have been introduced by Indonesia that considerably accelerate its trademark registration process.

Straightforward trademark applications with no objection may now proceed to registration in just three months from filing under Ministry of Law Regulation No. 5 of 2026, which took effect on February 23, 2026. Applications must be published within a fortnight after which the public can file objections for two months. The Trademark Office will complete its examination in around 30 days if no objections are raised.

Clearer procedures too are laid out by the regulation for updating applicant details or transferring ownership of pending applications although the examination process may be temporarily paused by these requests. To reap the benefit of the faster timeline, applicants may want to complete ownership changes before filing or wait till after registration is complete.

Force majeure situations such as natural disasters or civil unrest which may prevent applicants from meeting deadlines are addressed by additional provisions that allow them to request extensions. Eligibility for collective trademarks is also tightened by the rules; such trademarks can now be filed only by recognized groups or associations.

Overall, the regulation aims to make Indonesia’s trademark system faster and more structured while still maintaining reliable review procedures.