Asia: Intellectual Property

Indonesia has updated its fee framework for intellectual property (IP)-related government services, with implications for IP owners, licensees, lenders, digital platforms, and businesses operating in the country. Government Regulation No. 30 of 2026 on Types and Tariffs of Non-Tax State Revenue Applicable to the Ministry of Law (GR 30/2026) was promulgated on July 2, 2026, and will take effect on August 1, 2026.

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Vietnam faces unprecedented pressure from the United States Trade Representative over intellectual property enforcement, particularly in pharmaceutical counterfeiting. Following its designation as a Priority Foreign Country in April 2026, Vietnam launched a nationwide crackdown and restructured its IP enforcement framework, with recent police operations revealing large-scale counterfeit medicine rings that pose serious public health risks.

Indonesia has updated its fee framework for intellectual property (IP)-related government services, with implications for IP owners, licensees, lenders, digital platforms, and businesses operating in the country. Government Regulation No. 30 of 2026 on Types and Tariffs of Non-Tax State Revenue Applicable to the Ministry of Law (GR 30/2026) was promulgated on July 2, 2026, and will take effect on August 1, 2026.

In today's competitive digital marketplace, intangible assets like technological solutions, brand identity, and original content define a company's true value. Without proper legal registration and protection, businesses face significant risks from unfair competitors who may copy products, steal customers, and cause severe financial damage. Professional legal expertise transforms ideas and brands into protected capital through comprehensive registration, patenting, and dispute resolution strategies.

Following the U.S. Trade Representative's designation of Vietnam as a Priority Foreign Country for IP violations, the Vietnamese government has launched a comprehensive enforcement initiative targeting digital piracy and copyright infringement. The Action Plan mandates coordinated action across multiple ministries, establishes stricter platform liability rules, and signals a shift toward criminal prosecution of large-scale online piracy operations.

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In today's digital economy, intangible assets like unique developments, brands, technologies, and design solutions often represent the primary value of a business. Without proper legal protection, companies risk losing their competitive advantage, client base, and reputation to unfair competitors who may copy their innovations.

China's National Intellectual Property Administration has launched a comprehensive 2026 nationwide patent survey targeting approximately 13,000 patent holders and 40,000 valid patents across 27 provinces. The survey will examine patent creation, protection, utilization, commercialization rates, infringement cases, high-value compensation, industry-academia collaboration, and overseas patent activities to inform intellectual property policy development.

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