DiH : Jurnal Ilmu Hukum
Volume 22 Nomor 1 Februari 2026

Legal Regulatory Issues Regarding Parallel Import Activities in Indonesia

CAB, Gregorius Eka Januario (Unknown)
Prasetyawati, Endang (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Mar 2026

Abstract

Parallel import is a legal phenomenon that often sparks debate in the context of trademark protection in Indonesia. This activity is frequently perceived as infringing the exclusive rights of trademark holders, although it simultaneously supports fair competition and provides broader access to imported goods. This study aims to analyze the legal regulatory issues surrounding parallel import activities and their implications for the legal protection of trademark holders. The research method used is normative legal research with statutory and conceptual approaches. Legal sources include primary legal materials, such as relevant laws, and secondary legal materials in the form of books, scholarly journals, and other supporting literature. The analysis is conducted descriptively to map the prevailing legal regulations and evaluate their effectiveness in providing legal protection. The study finds that the regulations regarding parallel imports in Indonesia still fail to provide adequate legal certainty. The absence of clear norms on the legality boundaries of parallel import activities creates uncertainty for both trademark holders and business actors. Additionally, inconsistencies in law enforcement exacerbate the situation. The findings recommend revising the regulations to not only reinforce legal protection for trademark holders but also consider the principles of fair competition. Such revisions are expected to create a balance between protecting the exclusive rights of trademark holders and meeting market demands for competitively priced imported goods.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

dih

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

DiH: Jurnal Ilmu Hukum is published by the by the University Law Faculty Doctor of Law Study Program August 17, 1945 Surabaya. First published in 1996 and up to now there are as many as two editions per year. This journal gives readers access to download journal entries in pdf file format. DiH: ...