Trademark Freeriding Legal Risks and Solutions in Indonesia - AFFA IPR

Trademark Freeriding: Legal Risks & Solutions in Indonesia

According to the Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI), hitchhiking is participating (eating, riding in a vehicle, etc.) without paying. This word is used in colloquial language and is often associated with someone taking advantage of an opportunity without any contribution or cost.   Freeriding Trademarks are also often carried out to take advantage of the popularity of…

The Legal Risks of Selling (Unauthorized) T-Shirts with Popular Character Images - AFFA IPR

The Legal Risks of Selling (Unauthorized) T-Shirts with Popular Character Images

We can still easily find t-shirts with popular character images in small stores, shopping centers, exhibitions, and e-commerce in Indonesia. For those of you who are fans of popular culture from within and outside the country, the presence of t-shirts with characters that you like, sometimes with attractive designs, and also at low prices, is…

Understanding Trade Secret Laws in Indonesia: Scope and Consequences - AFFA IPR

Understanding Trade Secret Laws in Indonesia: Scope and Consequences

Trade Secrets are the recipe for business success in various fields, such as culinary, IT, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology.   The public often seeks ways to discover or exploit these “secrets to success” through various means, including claiming and exposing these secrets on social media.   So, what exactly are the scope and consequences for disclosing…