Indonesia Intensifies Crackdown on Copyright Piracy Websites - Over 1,000 Sites Shut Down - AFFA IPR

Indonesia Intensifies Crackdown on Copyright Piracy Websites – Over 1,000 Sites Shut Down

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Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP), through its Directorate of Law Enforcement, continues to strengthen Copyright protection in the digital environment by actively taking action against websites that host Copyright-infringing content.   From January 1, 2025, until May 11, 2026, Indonesian authorities successfully shut down a total of 1,004 websites involved in Copyright infringement…

Can You Protect Checkered Sarong Designs Under Indonesian IP Law? - AFFA IPR

Can You Protect Checkered Sarong Designs Under Indonesian IP Law?

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Sarong fabrics featuring checkered patterns and distinctive color combinations often serve as a unique identity of a particular region or brand. Due to their visual appeal and strong market demand, these designs are frequently commercialized. This raises an important question: can such patterns be protected as exclusive rights in Indonesia, and if so, under which…

Indonesia and China Forge Strategic Copyright Alliance to Strengthen Global IP Protection - AFFA IPR

Indonesia and China Forge Strategic Copyright Alliance to Strengthen Global IP Protection

Intellectual Property, Copyright

In a major step toward deeper international IP collaboration, the Government of Indonesia and the People’s Republic of China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the field of Copyright and related rights. The agreement was formalized during the sidelines of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) General Assembly in Geneva,…

Indonesia Fosters a Thriving IP Ecosystem: Domestic and International Filings Soar Over the Past Decade - AFFA IPR

Indonesia Fosters a Thriving IP Ecosystem: Domestic and International Filings Soar Over the Past Decade

Patent, Copyright, Geographical Indication, Intellectual Property, Trademark

Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) has achieved a remarkable milestone over the past decade. According to a report delivered by the Director General of Intellectual Property, Razilu, a total of 1,738,573 Intellectual Property (IP) applications were filed between 2015 and 2024. “This is a monumental figure that reflects the extraordinary enthusiasm of the…

The Billion-Stream Christmas Song: Mariah Carey's Seasonal Success - AFFA IPR

The Billion-Stream Christmas Song: Mariah Carey’s Seasonal Success

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As December begins and the holiday season approaches, Mariah Carey’s iconic song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” can be heard almost everywhere. The festive atmosphere, from radios, cafes, hotels, offices, and shopping malls, seems incomplete without this song. If you’re a musician, songwriter, or singer, you might wonder how much royalty Mariah Carey…

Unraveling the Global Complexity of IP Crime: Money Laundering and More! AFFA IPR

Unraveling the Global Complexity of IP Crime: Money Laundering and More!

Industrial Design, Intellectual Property, Trademark, Patent, Copyright1 Comment

Intellectual Property (IP) Crime negatively impacts the economy and consumer safety and has become structurally more complex, posing a worldwide threat to economic and social security.   According to the recently released report “Uncovering the Ecosystem of Intellectual Property Crime,” published this October by the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and the…