Soemadipradja & Taher

Soemadipradja & Taher is proud to share that our partners have been individually recognised in the Chambers Asia Pacific Guide 2025. Their dedication to understanding clients' industries and delivering tailored solutions reflects the core values of Soemadipradja & Taher. Their well-deserved recognition underscores the exceptional talent within our team and their commitment to excellence. Discover more about their achievements in the attached announcement.

Soemadipradja & Taher is honored to be featured in the Chambers Asia Pacific Guide 2025 in several practice areas, including Dispute Resolution, Competition/Antitrust, Corporate/M&A, and Projects & Energy. This recognition is reflects the significant contributions of our clients and the hard work of our talented team.

Soemadipradja & Taher is acknowledged as a Leading Law Firm by Chambers Asia Pacific Guide 2025 Soemadipradja & Taher is delighted to announce its continued success in the Chambers Asia Pacific Guide 2025 by Chambers & Partners. This year, the firm has distinguished itself across five key practice areas, further strengthening its reputation for providing high-quality legal services to all its clients. Soemadipradja & Taher is recommended by Chambers for its expertise in Competition/Antitrust, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment, and Projects and Energy. We extend our warmest congratulations to our well- regarded lawyers who have been individually recognised for their outstanding skills and knowledge in their respective fields: Rahmat Soemadipradja (Projects and Energy), Hafzan Taher (Dispute Resolution), Retno Muljosantoso (Employment), Nira Nazarudin (Dispute Resolution), Romi E. (Dispute Resolution), and Verry Iskandar (Competition/Antitrust). Lastly, our heartfelt gratitude goes to our valued clients and firm partners who took the time to provide thoughtful feedback and testimonials. Your unwavering trust and support have been instrumental to our ongoing success.

Trademark registration in Indonesia provides legal protection for brand ownership, ensuring exclusive rights for commercial use. This quiz will test your knowledge of the trademark registration process, the rights it grants, and the consequences of not using the registered trademark. Let's begin!

Competition supervisor calls out Government for unfair business competition policy in SOE procurement Soemadipradja & Taher is pleased to share our latest client update with you. The Indonesia Competition Commission (Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha, KPPU) recently raised concerns about procurement policies in State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), warning that current practices could foster business unfair competition. By spotlighting these issues, KPPU aims to create a more competitive procurement landscape and prevent monopolistic behaviour. Will this push for fairness reshape the system? Only time will tell. Partner Verry Iskandar, Senior Associate Valeri Soekarno, and Foreign Counsel Robert Reid, provide an in-depth update on KPPU's efforts to eliminate practices that violate competition regulations. https://lnkd.in/ggJv2eNi

Discussion Point: Intellectual Property (IP) Protection Indonesia’s intellectual property rights system faces challenges to creative industries due to piracy, enforcement gaps, and the need for a stronger legal framework, with software piracy estimated at 84% in 2022. Protecting IP is crucial as it secures a product’s identity and builds consumer trust. Registering intellectual property grants exclusive rights, enabling protection against counterfeiting and unauthorised use. Our team has extensive experience advising both Indonesian and international clients on all aspects of Indonesian IP law. We also assist in taking action against counterfeit goods in collaboration with the relevant authorities. For any enquiries about IP protection in Indonesia, please contact our team. Partner: Romi E. Senior Associate: Valeri Soekarno https://lnkd.in/gMkmparC References: · Challenges and opportunities in implementing Intellectual Property Rights Protection System for creative industry development in Indonesia. West Science Law and Human Rights. (2024) · Digital piracy in third world countries. DigitalSociety. (2022)

S&T partner Verry Iskandar speaks on Competition Law strategies at PT Pertamina Patra Niaga’s Legal Preventive Program Soemadipradja & Taher (S&T)’s Verry Iskandar, a partner specialising in competition and antitrust law,  served as a speaker in a Legal Preventive Program organised by PT Pertamina Patra Niaga.  The event focused on legal strategies in business competition, particularly related to the marketing of oil and gas products. Verry shared valuable insights on understanding and adhering to competition regulations, emphasising the importance of compliance in fostering a fair business environment. His expertise contributed significant value to the discussion, equipping the program’s participants with essential knowledge to navigate legal challenges in the oil and gas industry.

Soemadipradja & Taher is pleased to share our latest client update with you. The Indonesian government has recently issued Government Regulation 42 of 2024 on the Organisation of Halal Product Assurance on 17 October 2024, to provide better clarity between halal and non-halal products. With this new regulation in effect, the deadline for businesses in the domestic food, beverage, and butchery sector to comply with the halal requirements have passed. The question is, have you complied? Authors Partner Verry Iskandar, Foreign Counsel Robert Reid, and Senior Associate Muhammad K. provide a comprehensive update to address the requirements, potential sanctions for non-compliance and the deadline for compliance for other sectors. https://lnkd.in/gR2z8KAf