Indonesia Streamlines Trade Mark Registration with New 2026 Regulation

The Indonesian Ministry of Law has issued Regulation No. 5 of 2026 on trade mark registration, effective since 23 February 2026. This new regulation provides further detail on administrative requirements and procedures, including the introduction of the concept of “force majeure” in relation to the completion of administrative requirements. The new Regulation replaces Regulation No. 16 of 2016.