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TETRIS: The License Dispute That Rocked the Soviet Union

Intellectual Property

The Tetris movie hits Apple TV Plus on March 31st and since then has given a fascinating look at the legal battle over the rights to one of the most popular video games of all time. The film follows the story of Henk Rogers, a Dutch-Indonesian video game designer who helped to bring Tetris to the West. Rogers faced many challenges in securing the rights to the game, including a complex web of Intellectual Property ownership in the Soviet Union. The film provides a valuable glimpse into the challenges of protecting intellectual property rights in a globalized marketplace. For Intellectual Property practitioners, the Tetris movie offers some insights. First, the film shows the importance of securing all necessary rights to a product or service before bringing it to market. Rogers was able to secure the rights to Tetris in Japan, but he faced challenges in securing the rights in other countries. This is a common problem for businesses that operate in multiple jurisdictions. Second, the film shows the importance of understanding the different types of Intellectual Property protection available. Rogers had to navigate a complex web of Copyright, Trademark, and Patent law to secure the rights to Tetris. Intellectual Property practitioners must be familiar with all the different types of Intellectual Property protection to advise their clients effectively. Third, the film shows the importance of enforcing Intellectual Property rights. Rogers was able to secure the rights to Tetris, but he faced challenges in enforcing those rights against infringers. Intellectual Property practitioners need to be prepared to take legal action to protect their client’s rights. In addition to the insights mentioned above, the Tetris movie also shows the importance of working with local lawyers in foreign jurisdictions, the importance of being aware of the different cultural norms that may affect intellectual property protection, and the importance of being prepared to compromise to resolve. Overall, the Tetris movie is a valuable resource for Intellectual Property practitioners. The film provides several insights that can help practitioners to protect their clients’ Intellectual Property rights better.   If you need more information about how to protect your IP(s) in Indonesia and other countries, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

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Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency Targets 800 New Patents in 2023

Intellectual Property

The National Research and Innovation Agency (Indonesian: Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional, BRIN) is a Non-Ministry Government Institution (Indonesian: Lembaga Pemerintah Non-Kementerian, LPNK) which is under and responsible to the President of Indonesia through the minister in charge of government affairs in the field of research and technology. President Joko Widodo first formed this institution through Presidential Regulation Number 74 of 2019 which is attached to the Ministry of Research and Technology (Indonesian: Kementerian Riset dan Teknologi, Kemenristek) so that the Minister of Research and Technology also acts as the Head of BRIN. In the second period of President Joko Widodo’s administration in 2021, the Ministry of Research and Technology was merged into the Ministry of Education and Culture. Still, the Head of BRIN was held by someone other than the Minister of Education. For this reason, the President appointed the Head of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (Indonesian: Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia, LIPI), Dr. Laksana Tri Handoko, who also has several patents in physics. Since then, LIPI together with 3 (three) other LPNKs, namely the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (Indonesian: Badan Pengkajian dan Penerapan Teknologi, BPPT), the National Nuclear Energy Agency (Indonesian: Badan Tenaga Nuklir Nasional, BATAN), and the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (Indonesian: Lembaga Penerbangan dan Antariksa Nasional, LAPAN) were merged into BRIN. With this fusion, BRIN has 12 Research Organizations (RO) based on scientific fields, namely: Nuclear Energy Research Organization Earth and Maritime Research Organization Social Sciences and Humanities Research Organization Aviation and Space Research Organization Archaeological, Language, and Literary Research Organization Governance, Economics, and Public Welfare Research Organization Agriculture and Food Research Organization Biological and Environmental Research Organization Health Research Organization Energy and Manufacturing Research Organization Electronics and Informatics Research Organization Nanotechnology and Materials Research Organization   With this many ROs, BRIN targets that in accumulation, all of the ROs above will result in 800 patent applications in 2023. However, according to Deputy for Research and Innovation Facilities at BRIN Agus Haryono, until the second quarter of 2023, only 16 patents have been filed. Of course, it can be said that it is still very far from the target. However, if you look at BRIN’s previous performance, there are already more than 2,500 Intellectual Property managed, most of which came from 2,371 Patents, 352 Copyrights, 122 Industrial Designs, 46 Trademarks, and 17 Plant Variety Protection (PVP).   Sources: Bisnis.com BRIN

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Super Mario Bros, Huge Success of a Video Game IP on the Big Screen

Intellectual Property

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a 2023 American computer-animated comedy film produced by Illumination Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures. Based on a video game franchise of the same name that was first released in 1985. The film was directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, and stars Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, and Jack Black as Bowser. In the film, Mario and his brother Luigi team up to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. The film was released in the United States on April 7, 2023. It received mixed reviews from critics, but was a true box office success, grossing over $1.21 billion worldwide while the budget was only $100 million. The film became the highest-grossing film of 2023, the highest-grossing film based on a video game, and the highest-grossing animated film of 2023. With those records, this movie has beaten ‘John Wick: Chapter 4,’ ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,’ ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,’ and all ‘Toy Story’ movies that are owned by Disney-Pixar. Since its first release, the Super Mario Bros franchise designed by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka has become a cultural icon and a household name around the world. The Italian plumber Mario and Luigi have entertained gamers for over three decades, appearing in more than 200 games and generating billions of dollars in revenue, with more than 58 million copies sold worldwide. The decision to bring Super Mario Bros to the big screen once again is a smart move for Nintendo, the company behind the franchise. In recent years, the company has made a concerted effort to expand the reach of its IP beyond video games, with successful ventures into mobile games, merchandise, and theme parks. The upcoming park would be in Singapore and it is scheduled to open in 2025. With the popularity of the franchise showing no signs of waning, it seems that Mario and his friends will continue to be a beloved part of popular culture for years to come. In conclusion, having an established IP can provide a promising future for any individual or company in the entertainment industry. It offers a recognized brand and loyal fanbase that can increase revenue through various streams of merchandise, licensing, and media adaptations. With the rise of new technologies and platforms, the potential for growth and success is only expanding. However, do not forget to protect and manage the IP to maintain its value and integrity. With proper management and strategic planning, an established IP can continue to thrive and bring joy to audiences for years to come.   If you need more information about how to protect your IP(s) in Indonesia and other countries, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. Source: Boxofficemojo.com