Notes on Intellectual Property and Patents

Introduction

• Technology is evolving rapidly in the digital era.
• Technological innovations often come with patents.

Understanding Patents

• Patent: Protection of Intellectual Property (IP) resulting from intellectual thought that leads to beneficial products or processes.
• Intellectual Property (IP): Rights stemming from creative activities that provide economic benefits.
• Patent Origin: The term "patent" comes from the Latin word "patere," meaning "to be open."
  • Inventions must be published and accessible to the public.

Patent Rights

• Countries grant exclusive rights to inventors for a specified duration according to Law Number 13 of 2016.
• Key Definitions:
  • Inventor: Individual(s) who develop an idea into a practical invention.
  • Invention: An idea that provides a solution to a problem, which can include products, processes, systems, and methods.

Duration of Patent Protection

• Ordinary Patents: Protection lasts for 20 years.
• Simple Patents: Protection lasts for 10 years.
• Patent protection in Indonesia begins from the date of filing and is non-extendable.

Filing a Patent Application

• Requirements Before Filing:
  • Ensure the invention has not been published (or published within 6 months in closed settings or scientific forums).
  • Conduct comparative document searches and patentability analysis to meet:
    • Novelty
    • Inventive Step
    • Industrial Applicability

Role of LIPI

• LIPI (Indonesian Institute of Sciences) is the largest patent producer in Indonesia.
• The Center for Innovation at LIPI has managed IP since 2001, producing over 750 patents from 1991 to September 2018.

Benefits of Patents

• Serve as legal protection for intellectual property.
• Provide moral recognition to innovators for their scientific and technological contributions.
• Encourage innovation and creativity.
• Enhance scientific and technological competitiveness in industries.
• Contribute positively to the economy of the country.