South Korea and Indonesia Sign IP Protection and Enforcement Memorandum: Cross-border IP Protection

Release Time：2026-04-14 11:29Author：Views：84

On April 1, South Korea and Indonesia officially elevated their bilateral relations to a newly established "special comprehensive strategic partnership." During the summit, the two sides signed 16 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to deepen cross-sectoral cooperation and build a foundational cooperation framework.

In the presence of the two heads of state, the Korean Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) and the Indonesian Ministry of Law signed an MoU on cooperation in intellectual property protection and enforcement. This provides a more practical and structured framework for cooperation in the IP field between the two countries.

The MoU outlines three core areas of collaboration: establishing an IP enforcement cooperation network; jointly combating the distribution of counterfeit goods; and strengthening cooperation for the effective implementation of multilateral frameworks, including the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), particularly regarding the protection of well-known trademarks and the issue of bad-faith trademark applications.

The MoU will enable the two countries to carry out joint enforcement actions, effectively addressing the challenge of cross-border counterfeit goods. At the same time, it will support the improvement of IP enforcement capabilities on both sides, enhancing the quality and effectiveness of bilateral IP protection efforts.

Source：https://www.kipo.go.kr/en/engBultnDetail.do?c=1003&board_id=kiponews&catmenu=ek06_01_01&seq=1837

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