News from the TMO

We have two important pieces of news to report from the Trademark Office: the appointment of a new Director of Trademarks, and an announcement concerning the move of DGIP offices to Kuningan.

On 12 November 2013 a new Director of Trademarks was appointed - Bapak Bambang Iriana.  Bapak Iriana was formerly with the Trademark Appeals Commission and also the National Legal Development Authority (Badan Pembinaan Hukum Nasional).  With Bapak Iriana having assumed office the Trademark Office has now returned to normal function.

Effective 18 November 2013, the counter that receives applications and issues certificates for registration of trademarks, patents, industrial designs and copyright has moved to the DGIP’s new premises in Kuningan (Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav. 6-7, Jakarta Selatan 12190).  Examination files will remain at DGIP’s Tangerang offices, which means for comprehensive clearance searches attendances at the Tangerang offices will still need to be required.

Legal500 2014

The Asia-Pacfic edition of the Legal500 was released this week, and is posted here.

SKC Law has retained its tier 2 ranking, and each of Purnomo Suryomurcito, Nidya Kalangie and Andrew Conduit are individually recognised.  We were particularly pleased to see our growing patents practice acknowledged, as this is currently a focus point for our Management Committee.

We are lucky to have a great group of clients, and would like to take this opportunity to thank all for making this possible.  We’re not resting on our laurels though - big things to come!

New faces at SKC Law

This month we’re very pleased to welcome three new members of our professional staff, who will join our Graduate Program ’13/’14.

Over the course of the next 12 months our Graduate Lawyers Wulan, Kenny and Sharleen will receive training in the prosecution, enforcement and litigation of intellectual property rights in Indonesia.  Having made it through a selection process that started with 77 applications, was followed by a written examination, and then interviews they have certainly earned their spot and we are proud to welcome them to our team.

Our next graduate intake will take place in November 2014.  Those interested should send applications to careers@skc.co.id by 31 August 2014.