Top 10 Intellectual Property Lawyers Impacting Indonesia’s Legal Circuits in 2023

Intellectual property law is a pivotal field in any country’s legal structure, specifically in the context of rapidly evolving markets such as Indonesia. The country’s growing technological advancements and innovation footprint reveal the importance of intellectual property (IP) rights. It is here that noteworthy lawyers exert their influence, protecting ideas and innovation for both individuals and corporations. This write-up explores some of Indonesia’s prominent IP lawyers, renowned for their expertise and contributions within their legal arena.

The field of intellectual property law offers a broad range of specializations, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and domain name disputes. The lawyers featured in this piece have distinguished themselves in these areas, displaying skill, knowledge, and experience in their respective fields, and contributing significantly towards protecting and securing IP rights in Indonesia.

Accompanying each lawyer’s profile, we’ve provided links to their respective firm’s website (when available), making it easier for you to find more information about their practices. These lawyers emerge as a testament to the dynamism and depth of IP law practice in Indonesia, and their continued efforts have orchestrated a conducive environment for the protection and assertion of IP rights in the country.

Dewi Soeharto

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners‘ Dewi Soeharto is recognized for her proficiency in the area of trademark law. In addition to advising on copyright and IP licensing agreements, Soeharto represents various media companies. She employs her in-depth understanding and knowledge of the industry to furnish these companies with effective strategies and advice.

Cita Citrawinda Noerhadi

At Cita Citrawinda Noerhadi & Associates, Cita Citrawinda Noerhadi crafts her substantial reputation upon her in-depth understanding of Indonesia’s IP legal landscape. With a wealth of experience dealing with patent matters and significant involvement with local IP associations, Noerhadi is a highly sought-after name in the industry.

Justisiari P Kusumah

K&K Advocates‘ Justisiari Kusumah is a prominent figure in the Indonesian legal market. He is particularly active in trademark, patent, and copyright litigation, with a special focus on enforcement and prosecution.

Purnomo Suryomurcito

Purnomo Suryomurcito from SKC Law distinguishes himself with his expertise in anti-counterfeiting. He has developed brand protection programs for numerous global corporations in Indonesia, catering primarily to retail and automotive companies.

Tania Lovita

Tania Lovita from Rouse brings a range of services to the table. From trade mark litigation and prosecution to enforcement in Indonesia, her practice embraces diverse needs. She also handles domain name disputes professionally and efficiently.

Gunawan Suryomurcito

Also from Rouse, Gunawan Suryomurcito is revered as an IP law specialist, possessing decades of experience in the Indonesian market. His expertise extends to contentious and non-contentious matters, particularly those relating to trademarks and patents.

Endra A Prabawa

Endra Prabawa from Roosdiono & Partners (a member firm of the KPMG Law network) is known for advising foreign and local corporations about design, patent, and trademark prosecution in Indonesia, as well as IP litigation and enforcement.

Fortuna Alvariza

At FAIP Advocates & IP Counsels, Fortuna Alvariza manages the firm’s operations in Indonesia and is recognized primarily for her trade mark practice.

Insan Budi Maulana

Insan Budi Maulana of Maulana & Partners in Jakarta is recognized for his extensive expertise in IP litigation. He brings over 30 years of experience as a lawyer, demonstrating proficiency in English, Japanese, and Indonesian.

Emirsyah Dinar

Emirsyah Dinar, managing partner at AFFA Intellectual Property, is considered an emerging force in the Indonesian IP work. He has already carved out a reputation for himself, due in large part to his trademark expertise.