As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the exchange of ideas, innovation, and creativity has become an essential engine of global economic growth. Intellectual Property Rights serve as the cornerstone of this new economy, safeguarding the interests of inventors and fostering an environment conducive to creative endeavor. ...
Patent Infringement is a serious violation that can result in legal consequences for those who violate it. Various actions carried out intentionally and without rights can be categorized as Patent Infringements. The essence of these violations is the misuse of other people’s atents for commercial interests or...
The WHO (World Health Organization) revoked the Public Health Emergency of International Concern or PHEIC status for COVID-19 on May 5, 2023. Indonesia will also revoke this emergency status shortly, marked by the loosening of the rules for using masks in public places. COVID-19 has become a...
Patents are only one of the Intellectual Property objects recognized by the state as stated in Law Number 13 of 2016 concerning Patents. However, according to the Indonesian Dictionary, Patent has a general definition as “a right granted by the government to someone for an invention for...
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...
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...
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,...
Intellectual Property (IP) is a term used to describe a variety of intangible assets or creations of the mind that are given legal protection. The three main objects of Intellectual Property are Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights. Here’s a brief explanation of each: 1. Patents Patents are legal...
Patent grants involve a comprehensive examination and review by the relevant government authority to ensure that the invention satisfies specific legal requirements such as novelty, non-obviousness, and industrial applicability. The patent office conducts a search to determine if the invention has already been patented or disclosed by...
As of 2023, Indonesia is still on the Priority Watch List due to the difficulties faced by U.S. right holders in obtaining adequate protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP), as well as fair market access. According to the report, there is still rampant piracy and counterfeiting,...
