Event Reports

EuroCham Indonesia was pleased to visit the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP), Kementerian Hukum Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Law), on 28 January 2026. The EuroCham delegation, led by Executive Board Member Donald Situmorang, engaged with DGIP to exchange views on recent developments in intellectual property enforcement and protection. The discussion covered developments in Indonesia’s intellectual property legal framework, as well as updates on the Indonesia–EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (I-EU CEPA), particularly with regard to the Intellectual Property Chapter.

On behalf of Director General Hermansyah Siregar, EuroCham had the pleasure of exchanging views with Drs. Yasmon, M.L.S., Director of Cooperation, Empowerment, and Education; Dr. Fajar Sulaeman Taman, S.Sos., M.Si., M.IPLaw, Director of Trademarks and Geographical Indications; and Brigjen Pol. Arie Ardian Rishadi, S.I.K., M.Si., Director of Law Enforcement. The discussion focused on enforcement initiatives, including efforts to address IP infringements on e-commerce platforms, as well as broader regulatory and international cooperation developments.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for EuroCham members to share practical, on-the-ground industry perspectives on the implementation of intellectual property regulations and enforcement mechanisms. EuroCham remains committed to supporting the Government of Indonesia’s efforts to strengthen the intellectual property ecosystem, enhance legal certainty, and foster a fair and innovative business environment.

EuroCham extends its sincere appreciation to the Directorate General of Intellectual Property for facilitating this meaningful discussion and looks forward to continued collaboration in advancing national priorities and strengthening Indonesia’s business environment.

EuroCham Indonesia’s Automotive Working Group convened its first meeting of the year on 29 January, focusing on regulatory and policy developments in the automotive sector. The meeting was chaired by Ibu Nitya Wulandari, Deputy Head of the Automotive Working Group and Head of Public Affairs at Michelin Indonesia & Malaysia.

The strategic discussion covered several key topics, including the latest developments on standardization in the automotive sector, such as updates on type approval regulations and the ongoing implementation of mandatory SNI. Members also discussed progress on the IEU-CEPA, as well as recent trade policy developments. In addition, the Working Group outlined its 2026 stakeholder engagement plan to convey priority advocacy issues to relevant ministries and stakeholders.

On this occasion, the Working Group is also pleased to announce the appointment of two new Deputy Heads: Fenny Sofyan, Head of Corporate Communications and Government Relations at Bosch Indonesia, and Mick Deakin, Local Field Manager at TÜV Rheinland Indonesia. Their leadership will further strengthen the Group’s capacity to drive meaningful dialogue and policy advocacy on behalf of the automotive industry.

We thank all members for their participation.