PRAWIRANEGARA Intellectual Property has been named Intellectual Property - Indonesian IP Law Firm of the Year 2026

September 10, 2026

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PRAWIRANEGARA Intellectual Property has been named Intellectual Property - Indonesian IP Law Firm of the Year 2026 in the Lawyer International - Legal 100 - 2026 awards. Established in 1999, the Jakarta-based firm has spent more than 25 years specialising in intellectual property protection, management and enforcement, supporting clients across Indonesia and international markets spanning 198 countries.

For businesses entering Indonesia, expanding internationally or seeking to protect valuable intellectual assets, navigating local IP requirements can be complex. PRAWIRANEGARA Intellectual Property combines long-standing knowledge of Indonesian IP law with an international outlook, providing services covering IP clearance, registration, licensing, portfolio management and litigation.

The firm's focus is straightforward: providing effective and efficient IP solutions without compromising on quality. Its experience allows it to support a broad client base, from startups, inventors and entrepreneurs to multinational corporations and in-house legal teams.

More than 25 years focused on intellectual property

Since its establishment in 1999, PRAWIRANEGARA Intellectual Property has remained focused on one core area: intellectual property law.

That specialisation has given the firm extensive experience in handling the practical challenges that arise when protecting IP rights in Indonesia. Rather than treating registration as the end point, the firm works across the wider IP lifecycle, helping clients identify potential risks, establish protection, manage licensing arrangements and respond when rights are challenged.

This depth of experience is particularly valuable for international businesses. Indonesian IP procedures can differ from those in other jurisdictions, meaning global IP owners need advisers who understand not only international principles, but also how those principles operate within the Indonesian legal and regulatory framework.

Protecting IP from registration through enforcement

PRAWIRANEGARA Intellectual Property provides a comprehensive range of services designed to help clients protect and manage their intellectual property interests.

IP Clearance and Registration

The firm assists clients with identifying potential conflicts and securing protection for their intellectual property in Indonesia. This includes support across trademarks, patents, copyright and other IP rights.

Licensing and Recordation

For international IP owners licensing their trademarks in Indonesia, proper recordation can be an important part of protecting their rights. PRAWIRANEGARA assists with the recordation of trademark licence agreements with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP), helping clients address the legal and practical considerations surrounding licensed IP use.

Intellectual Property Litigation

When disputes arise, the firm's experience extends beyond registration and portfolio management into contentious IP matters. Its approach is centred on building clear, evidence-based arguments and pursuing practical outcomes for clients.

IP Portfolio Management

For businesses with existing portfolios in Indonesia, the firm provides support in managing and reviewing IP rights, helping owners identify potential gaps, risks and compliance requirements.

Responding to Indonesia's changing IP landscape

Keeping pace with regulatory developments is increasingly important for IP owners operating in Indonesia. Recent changes have introduced additional obligations for patent holders, including requirements relating to annual patent working statements.

Under the amended Patent Law, Law No. 65 of 2024, patent holders are required to submit an Annual Working Statement through the DGIP Online Portal, explaining how their patents are being implemented in Indonesia, including through manufacturing, importing or licensing.

PRAWIRANEGARA Intellectual Property is positioned to assist businesses with this requirement through its 2026 IP Audit, which includes reviewing Indonesian patent portfolios and preparing and filing the required Annual Patent Working Statements.

For international companies holding multiple Indonesian patents, this type of proactive review can help identify potential compliance issues before they become more serious legal concerns.

Copyright protection made practical

Copyright registration is not mandatory in Indonesia, but registration can provide valuable evidence of ownership and can become particularly important if a dispute arises.

PRAWIRANEGARA highlights the practical advantage of Indonesia's registration process, where a copyright certificate can be issued in less than three days. By helping clients establish documentary evidence of their rights, the firm aims to make copyright protection more straightforward and useful when rights need to be asserted.

For businesses operating across multiple markets, having a clear understanding of which protections are available and how they can be evidenced is an important part of an effective international IP strategy.

A practical approach to trademark licensing

Trademark licensing is another area where international IP owners need to understand Indonesian requirements.

Under Law No. 20 of 2016 on Marks and Geographical Indications, trademark licence agreements should be recorded with the DGIP to have legal effect against third parties. PRAWIRANEGARA advises IP owners on this process and the importance of ensuring their licensing arrangements are properly recorded.

The firm points to several practical considerations surrounding unrecorded licences, including potential difficulties for licensees seeking to enforce rights against infringers and questions around whether licensed use can be relied upon as evidence of genuine use in certain cancellation proceedings.

With newer regulations also affecting the evidence required when reporting infringing products or content through the DGIP system, PRAWIRANEGARA encourages IP owners to review their existing Indonesian licensing arrangements and ensure the necessary recordation is in place.

Putting strategy into practice: the ALIBARBAR case

The firm's practical approach is illustrated by its recent representation of a Chinese trademark owner involving the ALIBARBAR & Device trademark.

The matter presented challenges under Indonesia's first-to-file trademark system, with PRAWIRANEGARA representing a junior applicant facing opposition. Rather than relying solely on the chronological position of the applications, the firm focused on the principle of bad faith and developed an evidence-based argument for presentation to the Registrar.

The approach resulted in a favourable resolution at the opposition stage. This allowed the client to avoid the additional burden and expense associated with a prolonged cancellation lawsuit and continue pursuing its commercial objectives in Indonesia.

For international businesses, the case demonstrates the importance of understanding not only the formal requirements of Indonesian IP law, but also the legal arguments and evidence that can influence how a dispute is resolved.

Recognition across the international legal community

PRAWIRANEGARA's experience has been accompanied by recognition from organisations and publications within the international legal sector.

The firm's recent honours include the Legal 100 Award 2026 for Intellectual Property, alongside recognition as an Award-Winning Law Firm 2025 by The Trademark Lawyer Magazine in the UK. In 2025, the firm was also shortlisted as a finalist for Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year at the ALB Indonesia Law Awards.

Its wider history of recognition includes being named Intellectual Property Rights Law Firm of the Year in Indonesia by Corporate International Global Awards in 2023 and Corporate IP Lawyer of the Year for Indonesia by Leaders in Law in 2020.

The firm's international recognition extends further, with previous awards from Corporate International Magazine in 2010 and 2017, Global Law Expert in 2013 and 2015, and an International Professional Award from Indonesia's Ministry of Research and Technology in 2004.

PRAWIRANEGARA also hosted the AIPLA Women in IP Law Global Networking Event for three consecutive years from 2023 to 2025, reinforcing its involvement in the wider international IP community.

A trusted Indonesian partner for international IP owners

For companies looking to enter the Indonesian market, protect existing intellectual property or manage an established portfolio, choosing the right local legal partner can have a significant impact.

PRAWIRANEGARA Intellectual Property offers more than 25 years of dedicated IP experience, combining knowledge of Indonesian jurisdiction with an international network and a service model focused on effectiveness, efficiency and quality.

Its client base spans startups and individual innovators through to multinational companies and in-house IP teams. For these organisations, the firm's role is not simply to register intellectual property, but to provide practical guidance across protection, management, licensing and enforcement.

Lawyer International - Legal 100 - 2026 recognition

Being named Intellectual Property - Indonesian IP Law Firm of the Year 2026 in the Lawyer International - Legal 100 - 2026 awards recognises PRAWIRANEGARA Intellectual Property's longstanding contribution to the Indonesian IP landscape.

After more than 25 years specialising in intellectual property, the firm continues to position itself as a trusted partner for businesses and legal professionals seeking to protect and enforce IP rights in Indonesia. With an established track record, international reach and a continued focus on developments within Indonesian IP law, PRAWIRANEGARA is well placed to support the next generation of businesses entering and operating within the country's market.