PCT National Phase Entry
Deadlines: 31 months from the earliest priority date. May be extended up to 12 months after the 31-month deadline, provided an additional official fee, and a written explanation justifying the delay.
Documents: information about international publication of the PCT application; English specification including the title, description, claims, drawings, and abstract; inventor's and applicant's details; a copy of the Power of attorney if the applicant submits the application through a representative; a certificate or assignment letter justifying the applicant's right if the applicant is not the inventor; and an Indonesian translation of the PCT application within one month from the date of entry into Indonesian national phase.
Priority Document: Does not require filing of the priority document or English translation of the priority document unless specifically requested.
Conventional Priority Entry
Deadlines: Within 12 months from the earliest priority date. It is possible to request for restoration of a priority right within 16 months from the earliest priority date.
Documents: Title, description, claims, drawings, and abstract; Names and addresses for the applicant and each inventor; a copy of the Power of attorney if the applicant submits the application through a representative; a certificate or assignment letter justifying the applicant's right if the applicant is not the inventor; and an Indonesian translation must be submitted shortly after filing (commonly one month from the Indonesian filing date).
Priority Document: Certified copy of the priority application and an assignment of the priority rights (if applicant differs from the original filer) be submitted within 16 months from the earliest priority date.
Simple (Petty) Patents
Deadlines: Filings are direct national filings (not PCT?based) with Indonesian?language submissions. Mainly filed for incremental improvements and are valid for 10?year term (if granted). Conventional Patent can be converted to simple patent but not PCT-based application.
Documents: Specification in Indonesian language (title, description, claims, abstract, any drawings); Power of Attorney, ownership declaration, and assignment from inventor if the applicant differs.
Priority Document: Can claim Paris Convention priority from a foreign first filing, provided the Indonesian application is filed within 12 months of that earliest filing and the usual priority documents/formalities are satisfied.
Other Requirements
Languages: Official language is Bahasa (Indonesia)?. Limited allowances to file initially in English if followed by an Indonesian translation within one month deadline. Other foreign languages require both English and Indonesian translations within 30 days of filing or entry.
Power of Attorney: Signed Power of Attorney (POA) must be filed electronically with the application. Notarization/legalization is not required, and scanned PDFs are accepted. For PCT national phase and direct (Paris) filings, must be submitted at filing.
Declaration of Inventorship/Assignment Deed: A signed assignment from each inventor to the applicant if the applicant differs from the inventor. Notarization/legalization is generally not required. A signed declaration identifying inventors and confirming the applicant's entitlement/ownership as a standard post?filing. Both documents must be filed via e?filing at the time of filing or within 3 months from the Indonesian filing date.
Family Patent Information: There is no routine requirement to list all parallel foreign applications or office actions proactively.
Substantive Examination Request: Substantive examination must be requested within 36 months of the Indonesian filing date for conventional filing or 36 months from international filing date for PCT entries; Simple Patents require the exam request at filing. May also request expedited processing through international cooperation programs such as the ASEAN Patent Examination Co-operation (ASPEC), the Indonesia–Japan Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH), the Indonesia–South Korea PPH. Response time is 4 months from the date of the action, with limited extensions available on request before expiry.
Patent Validity: Standard Patents are valid 20 years from the filing date. Simple Patents are valid 10 years from the filing date.
Annual Maintenance: Annuities are due at the start of each protection year. A six?month grace period for late annuity payment with a 100% surcharge on the official fee for the missed annuity.
Working Statement: Requires an annual patent working statement for every patent in force, and sets a yearly deadline by December 31, with no supporting evidence needed beyond the signed form.
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