Indonesia has taken a decisive step toward strengthening the protection of intellectual property (IP) in the digital space.
With the issuance of Minister of Law Regulation No. 47 of 2025 on the Handling of Reports of Intellectual Property Rights Infringements Through Electronic Systems, the government has introduced a formal, fast-track enforcement mechanism that allows alleged IP violations online to lead directly to site closures, account shutdowns, or access blocking.
For businesses operating online—particularly platforms, marketplaces, content-driven services, and e-commerce operators—this regulation materially changes the risk landscape.
A Shift From Passive Protection to Active Enforcement
Historically, IP enforcement in digital environments often relied on court processes or platform-specific takedown requests.
Regulation 47/2025 introduces a more centralized and administrative enforcement route, empowering the Directorate-General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) to verify reports and issue enforcement recommendations within days, not months.
The objective is clear: to provide effective and efficient protection for IP rights in electronic systems, while responding to the growing scale of online infringement.
What Types of IP Infringements Are Covered?
Regulation 47/2025 applies to alleged IP infringements committed through electronic systems, including websites, applications, digital platforms, links, and online content.
Rightsholders may submit reports relating to the following registered or officially recorded IP rights:
- Copyrights and related rights
- Trademarks
- Patents
- Industrial designs
- Integrated-circuit designs
- Trade secrets
- Geographical indications
- Communal intellectual property
This broad scope means the regulation affects not only creative industries, but also technology companies, product brands, digital marketplaces, SaaS platforms, and online service providers.
Reporting and Verification: A Rapid Process
Reports of alleged IP infringement may be submitted by:
- Registered IP rightsholders; or
- Authorized proxies (kuasa)
Submissions can be made electronically via pengaduan.dgip.go.id or through conventional (hardcopy) channels.
Each report must include:
- Identity of the reporting party
- Details of the website, platform, application, or link
- A description of the alleged infringement
- Supporting evidence of IP ownership or licensing
Once administratively accepted, the report is verified within three business days. For alleged infringements involving live streaming, verification and recommendations may be issued within 24 hours.
Enforcement Measures: Real Consequences for Businesses
If the verification team concludes that IP infringement has occurred, it may recommend one or more of the following actions:
- Partial site closure
- Full site closure
- Access blocking, account shutdown, or content removal
These recommendations are transmitted to the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs and the relevant Electronic Systems Organizers (PSE) within 24 hours. This means enforcement can occur without court proceedings, making operational disruption a very real risk.
Access Reopening Is Possible — But Not Automatic
Businesses affected by access blocking or site closure may apply for reopening. However, access restoration is conditional and typically requires:
- Cooperation or authorization from the rightsholder; and/or
- Successful mediation with the reporting party
Reopening applications are subject to the same administrative review and verification process as the original infringement report. In practice, this means that documentation, licensing clarity, and communication channels with rightsholders become critical.
Why This Matters for Business Continuity and Investors
From a business and investor perspective, Regulation 47/2025 introduces a new category of regulatory operational risk.
Site closures or access blocking can:
- Interrupt revenue streams
- Breach platform or merchant agreements
- Trigger reputational damage
- Undermine investor confidence
- Affect valuation and exit planning
This is particularly relevant for:
- Marketplaces hosting third-party content
- E-commerce platforms
- Media and content-sharing services
- Technology startups scaling rapidly
Key Takeaways for Business Operators
Regulation 47/2025 signals a broader trend in Indonesia: stronger digital enforcement and faster administrative action.
Businesses operating online should now:
- Audit IP ownership and licensing across all digital content
- Review content moderation and takedown systems
- Ensure clear documentation of usage rights
- Prepare response and mediation protocols
- Treat IP compliance as part of core risk management
In Indonesia’s digital economy, IP compliance is no longer just a legal formality—it is a business survival issue.