If you hold a patent in Indonesia, this is your annual wake-up call: the Statement of Working (SOW) is due 31 December 2025. This isn’t optional. Under Article 20A of Indonesia’s 2024 Patent Law, patent holders must report whether they are actually using their patents in Indonesia.
Why does this matter? Failing to submit the SOW isn’t just a clerical slip — it’s breaking the law. Since 2016, Indonesia has warned that patents not used locally risk a compulsory license or even partial or full invalidation. The 2024 law reinforces this risk.
So what should you do? Prepare and submit your Statement of Working before 31 December 2025. This isn’t a one-time task — it’s required every year. Filing on time keeps you compliant and protects your patent rights in Indonesia.
The takeaway: if your patent isn’t actively used or you haven’t filed your SOW, act now. The law doesn’t wait — and neither should you.
For foreign patent holders, we have a FAQ set up on the Statement of Work; where and when it is required. It can be found at the bottom of the page here: https://fishiplaw.com/faqs/patent-faqs/faq-foreign-filing/