Indonesia has long been a haven for counterfeit products, from pirated movie DVDs to fake branded goods. While you can easily find counterfeit products in almost all developing countries, the sheer size of the Indonesian market means it’s a big opportunity loss for rights holders and customers.

According to data published by Masyarakat Indonesia Anti Pemalsuan (MIAP), the size of the counterfeit goods market in Indonesia is huge: 3.8% in pharmaceuticals, 8.5% in food and beverages, 12.6% in cosmetics, 33.5% in software, 37.2% in leather goods, 38.9% in apparel and 49.4% in printer ink.

Fortunately, the joint effort of industry, government and law enforcement agency coupled with rising consumer awareness in recent years has bring about a better prospect for rights holders in Indonesia. Inter Patent Office as one of the experienced law office specializing in cases related to intellectual property law has also successfully took on a number of cases related to enforcement of anti-counterfeiting laws in Indonesia. Here are some of Inter Patent Office’s achievement in enforcement of anti-counterfeiting:

1. Cease and Desist and enforcement actions regarding the operations of infringing trademarks of “PERTAMINI” brand by Pertamina in major cities in Indonesia

2. Representing a national bedding manufacturer in trademark commercial dispute and cease and desist of counterfeit products.

3. Representing client in conducting the cease and desist actions for the counterfeit goods that were containing the character design and/or trademark of “DORAEMON”,

         

4. Enforcement actions towards infringing trademark (identical trademark) of “DAPUR SEAFOOD” found in Jakarta and Makassar.

       

5. Conducting the cease and desist, and enforcement actions towards counterfeit goods of registered trademark “KENWOOD” in modern markets in Jakarta.

       

The success of the operation above shows that with great collaboration from Inter Patent Office, the client and also the law enforcement agency, we are able to uphold the intellectual property rights of its rightful owner. The cease and desist and enforcement actions taken were also effective in deterring the counterfeiters from taking unlawful advantage and to restore consumer confidence in the real brand.

If you are having problems with counterfeit products, contact Inter Patent Office now to get the appropriate legal advice and we’ll advise you on the steps to take to enforce anti-counterfeiting measures for your brands.