Acting for a host of multinational brands across a broad array of sectors, Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners has a deep bench of lawyers that advises on contentious and non-contentious matters, from brand protection programs to trademark cancellation orders before the commercial courts. Daru Lukiantono far-reaching expertise is regularly sought out by some of the markets foremost tech, consumer goods and pharmaceutical companies, particularly in trademark portfolio management and litigation. Wiku Anindito’s practice covers franchising, licensing, and litigation, while Gayatri Putri Utami has a proven track record in brand protection issues. Audi Atmaka Perdana also comes recommended.

IP work forms a cornerstone of the practice at K&K Advocates, with its bench of highly experienced advisers particularly well-regarded for their skill in IP litigation and enforcement. Further to this, the firm manages the IP aspects of M&A and IPOs, advising corporations on IP portfolio management while also assisting government bodies with legislative updates. The practice is fronted by Justisiari Perdana Kusumah whose extensive remit of work covers both contentious and non-contentious matters. Co-head Risti Wulansari is the leading figure in the IP prosecution and commercial IP teams, while Siti Mariam Nabila has recently been active in the tech, telecoms and pharmaceutical industries. Rizka Khairunnisa and Raniya Ockvalynie also come recommended.

A key point of differentiation for SKC Law is its strength in contentious IP issues, with its bench of lawyers, consultants and investigators particularly active on counterfeit raids and trademark prosecutions. Purnomo Suryomurcito heads up the enforcement and intelligence team and maintains close connections with enforcement agencies across Indonesia. Nidya Kalangie is the key lead in the prosecution and litigation team and works for a impressive range of clients in the consumer goods, banking and finance, and pharmaceuticals sectors. Andrew Conduit heads the dispute resolution and advisory team and has a strong track record in criminal and civil infringement proceedings. Bagus Lestanto and Krishna Dibyatara also come recommended.

Suryomurcito & Co. in association with Rouse demonstrates excellence across the full range of IP work with a team of highly skilled practitioners specialised in distinct areas, allowing the firm to deliver a comprehensive service to its roster of multinational clients. Nick Redfearn acts as the global head of enforcement and is particularly well-placed to advise on IP issues relating to emerging technologies and start-ups. Lisa Yong is the chief lead for the firm’s trade mark prosecution and IP strategy offering and is active on both contentious and non-contentious mandates. Kin Wah Chow heads the international dispute management team and has a deep understanding of a number of Asian markets, while Tania Lovita, who heads the dispute resolution team, has a strong track record in IP enforcement and litigation. Trade marks and brands specialist Yurio Astary is active in a number of sectors including financial services, luxury goods and pharmaceuticals. Arifia Fajra, who leads the patent agency offering, advises on patent drafting and infringement issues.

Fielding ‘a solid team of lawyers who are well versed in the field of intellectual property law’, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners continues to expand its contentious practice, recently handling copyright ownership disputes within the music and entertainment industry, as well as infringement cases in the consumer goods sector. Chandra Hamzah and Dewi Soeharto co-lead the team, with the former well noted for his skill in litigation and the latter for the breadth of her expertise and deep understanding of IP rights. Ari Juliano Gema’s roster of clients include domestic and international corporations, while Nalendra Wibowo demonstrates proficiency in registration and enforcement matters.

A ‘comprehensive law firm that boasts nearly thirty years of experience’, Iman Sjahputra & Partners handles complex IP matters for clients across various industries. In the past year, its work has included trademark licensing, trademark appeals, patent rejection proceedings, and cybersquatting cases, among other areas. Willy Isananda helms the practice and stands out for his ability to advise across the full suite of IP mandates and has a strong record on trademark appeals before the DGIP. Iman Sjahputra acts as the chief lead to many of the firm’s most consequential client relations.

Lauded for its ‘profound knowledge and expertise’, Tilleke & Gibbins’s dedicated IP platform regularly acts for premium multinationals spread across a wide array of sectors that includes the consumer goods, automotive, tech and media and entertainment arenas. Wongrat Ratanaprayul leads the team and is highly reputed for her varied practice that spans both contentious and non-contentious instructions. As a go-to in the practice for patent work, Irene Djalim also acts as a consultant for clients seeking advice on market entry and product development strategies. Melinda Ambrizal, Rina Sinaga and Rochmali Zultan also come recommended.

Acting for a extensive list of pan-Asian and global industry players, Inter Patent Office oversees a steady stream of trademark portfolio management work, including trademark registrations, cease and desist actions, and appeals. Hendra Widjaya leads the group and is the main point of contact for both public and private sector clients seeking intellectual property advice, boasting a successful track record before the Trademark Appeal Commission. Anny Gunadi has notable strength in trademark prosecutions.

Makarim & Taira S. handles a range of IP for a mix of industry players, with a particular focus on trademark registration and licensing mandates. The team is also able to handle contentious issues, including infringement litigation. Team head Norma Mutalib leads a number of trademark registration and renewal matters. Lia Alizia left the firm in October 2024.

A firm that demonstrates activity in both domestic and cross-border mandates, Rajamada & Partners provides clients with comprehensive IP advice, handling trademark portfolio management, filings and appeals, patent infringement allegations, and IP-related acquisitions, amongst others. The practice is led by Raja Mada Silalahi who is a trusted adviser to clients across a wide array of sectors, particularly the TMT, financial services, and food and drink arenas. Co-head Ezra Putri Yosara Mareta is noted for her strength in IP litigation. Dian Hakiki also comes recommended.

A firm with experienced partners who are ‘energetic, enthusiastic and have extensive knowledge’, Roosdiono & Partners (a member firm of the KPMG Law network)’s IP practice encompasses patent and trademark applications, cease and desist actions, portfolio management, appeals, and dispute resolution. Team head Ajeng Yesie Triewanty is praised as a ‘standout practitioner’ and has recently seen a rise in patent prosecution instructions from clients, in addition to her regular workload of transactional IP matters.

S&P Law Office is active on a broad range of IP matters, from advising on trademark applications and appeals, to handling complex IP litigation and patent prosecutions. The firm also possesses a broad roster of clients, including energy, food and beverage, media and entertainment, and financial services companies. Managing partner Timoty Ezra Simanjuntak heads the group and takes the lead on the majority of practice mandates, demonstrating expertise across the a wide spectrum of contentious and non-contentious IP issues. Co-head Ade Octobaran has notable strength in handling IP disputes and the transfer of IP rights. Ahmad Zaim Yunus also comes recommended.

Acting for an impressive list of clients that includes luxury fashion brands, automotive manufacturers and global financial institutions, Soemadipradja & Taher is sought out for its expertise in trademark registrations, appeals and disputes. The group is lead by a trio of practitioners: Romi Emirat, who is noted for the breadth of his contentious and non-contentious practice; Verry Iskander, who helps guides clients through market-entry and business expansion ventures; and Avindra Yuliansyah, another key name for IP disputes.

SSEK Law Firm acts for both domestic and multinational clients, particularly in the pharmaceutical, natural resources, and digital sectors, handling trademark registrations, enforcement, and prosecutions. It also collaborates closely with its corporate team to manage the IP aspects of post-transaction matters. Rusmaini Lenggogeni leads the practice, and IP specialist Dian Kirana demonstrates notable activity across a broad range of IP matters, including trademarks, industrial designs, copyrights, and patents.