February 2026
Minister of Law Regulation No. 6 of 2026 on Patent Applications (“MOL Regulation No. 6/2026”), which came into effect on 23 February 2026, updates the procedural rules governing patent filings and related administrative processes at the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP).
MOL Regulation No. 6/2026 replaces Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 38 of 2018 and provides more detailed guidance on patent drafting, filing formalities, and examination procedures under the Indonesian Patent Law. Many procedural elements reflected in the new regulation had already been implemented in practice following amendments to the Patent Law. The new regulation therefore largely codifies existing practice while clarifying administrative requirements and examination procedures.