The Patent Appeal Commission, representing Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property, conducted a virtual meeting with the European Patent Office (EPO) on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. This meeting marks an important step towards encouraging international collaboration and knowledge exchange in patent law and enforcement. The primary objective of the meeting was to facilitate a comprehensive […]
The Patent Appeal Commission, representing Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property, conducted a virtual meeting with the European Patent Office (EPO) on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. This meeting marks an important step towards encouraging international collaboration and knowledge exchange in patent law and enforcement.
The primary objective of the meeting was to facilitate a comprehensive discussion on various aspects of patent protection systems. Key topics included examining the enforcement practices of patent laws in respective countries and exploring mutual learning and improvement.
The Public Policy Coordinator at the European Patent Office emphasized the importance of such engagements in strengthening global patent systems. He highlighted the value of sharing experiences and insights to collectively enhance the efficacy and fairness of patent protection worldwide.
During the meeting, the Deputy Chair of the Patent Appeals Commission presented an overview of Indonesia’s regulatory framework and operational practices.
“In resolving a patent case, the Patent Appeal Commission carries out three legal competencies, namely receiving, examining, and deciding,” the Deputy Chair stated. This structured approach ensures thorough examination and fair judgment in resolving patent disputes within Indonesian jurisdiction.
Furthermore, the Commission member elaborated on their procedural norms, highlighting the importance of summoning relevant parties for hearings to elucidate case details. In addition to stakeholder input, the Commission seeks opinions from expert witnesses, leveraging the expertise of patent specialists and examiners with scientific backgrounds.
“Apart from related parties, we also ask for opinions from witnesses and experts in their fields to get input. We added that we have patent experts and examiners with scientific backgrounds,” he added.
(source: http://www.dgip.go.id)
