365 Websites Infringing Intellectual Property Rights Recommended for Website Takedowns

JAKARTA: From the period of January until September 2026, the Directorate General of Intellectual Property, at the Ministry of Law ("DGIP") has recommended the closure of access of 365 sites that are indicated to infringe upon Third-Parties Intellectual Property, as part of the effort of the government to strengthen the protection of Copyright and other Intellectual Property in the digital space. As stated on the official DGIP website, the agency has received 462 requests to block access to websites that infringed on intellectual property rights during the period from January through September 2026. However, the recommendation was to block access to 365 new web pages. Other requests were not included in the recommendation issued during that period. Of those 365 web pages, the majority were reported by overseas right holders. According to the data, cumulatively, from 2021 through September 30, 2026, the DGIP has recommended blocking access to 2,966 websites suspected of infringing intellectual property rights. This achievement demonstrates the government's commitment to continuing its efforts to address intellectual property infringements through law enforcement mechanisms in the electronic/digital realm.

The DGIP notes that the service for recommending website takedowns is still widely used by overseas right holders, either requests were filed directly from the right holders or through their representatives in Indonesia. These data provide an overview of how international rights holders utilize intellectual property protection mechanisms in Indonesia. Meanwhile, the government—specifically the DGIP—encourages all stakeholders, including creators, trademark owners, business operators, and domestic rights holders, to use the official complaint mechanism if they encounter suspected infringements of their rights. For context, the website shutdown recommendation service has been in operation since 2015 under a joint regulation issued by the Minister of Law and Human Rights and the Minister of Communication and Information Technology. In practice, every request must undergo an administrative review and verification process before a recommendation is issued. Upon the verification results indicate that the elements of a violation have been met, then the DGIP may issue a recommendation to shut down part or all of the website or to block access to said website. It should be noted that, in practice, the blocking of access will be carried out by the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs or the Electronic System Operator, in accordance with their respective authorities.

The submission of a request, however, does not automatically result in the immediate shutdown of a website. The review and verification process remains one of the most important steps in ensuring that the matter is handled in accordance with the regulations. The DGIP encourages the public and rights holders to be more proactive in reporting suspected infringements in the digital space. Reports that include clear information and sufficient evidence will facilitate the investigation and verification process. As stipulated under the Minister of Law Regulation No. 47 of 2025 on the Handling of Reports of Intellectual Property Infringement in Electronic Systems, reports may be filed by rights holders who are registered or listed with the DGIP, registered licensees, or their authorized representatives. Under the Minister of Law Regulation, recommended actions may include partial site closure, complete site closure, and/or access termination, depending on the results of the investigation and applicable regulations.

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