Knowing that the original price of “Windows 11 Home” on the Microsoft website is sold for IDR 2,999,999, but on the well-known e-commerce in Indonesia, it can be found for only IDR 20,000, complete with the promise of an activation key that is valid forever. What’s even crazier is that this high price disparity opens…
Region lock is a Digital Rights Management (DRM) restriction placed on content or devices. It restricts their use to a specific geographical region. You might know that Netflix Japan has a different movie catalog than Netflix Indonesia. That’s the basic idea, but why? Before we delve into discussion about the “why,” let’s first learn…
This article is a continuation of the previous article, which discussed the Challenges of Intellectual Property Protection in the Digital Era for countries in Southeast Asia, as presented at the 2024 ASEAN Intellectual Property Association (IPA) Annual General Meeting & Conference, which took place on March 1-2 ago in Jakarta, Indonesia. As previously explained, the…
Recently, the Directorate General of Customs and Excise of the Republic of Indonesia (DGCE) has taken widespread action against tons of illegal food to protect consumers and the Indonesian food industry. Because the ingredients of food imported illegally are unknown, it can endanger residents and disrupt the distribution of local food producers. But did you…
Check out AFFA IPR’s first collaboration with Indonesia’s iconic Si Juki character in a comic raising awareness about IP. With more than 771K followers on Instagram, Si Juki is the work of Faza Meonk, one of Indonesia’s most influential IP creators, who has collaborated several times with various international IPs, such as Garfield and SpongeBob…
Demystifying the Public Domain: Permissions and Limitations We can almost always see this iconic portrait of Bung Tomo‘s enthusiastic speech every November 10th, as Indonesia celebrates National Heroes’ Day. In fact, according to Tempo Magazine‘s journalistic investigation, this photo was not taken on that date but later in 1947 by Frans Mendur, when Bung Tomo…
Asia Business Law Journal Names AFFA IPR as The Top Law Firm in Indonesia for IP Enforcement AFFA Intellectual Property Rights has been the fortress guarding our clients’ invaluable IP assets for over two decades. Our journey, which commenced in 1999 under the visionary leadership of our founder, the late Achmad Fatchy, has now found…
Indonesia, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and intricate cultural tapestry, has recently seen an unwelcome trend infiltrating its golfing community: the proliferation of counterfeit golf clubs and apparel. As the sport’s popularity continues to surge in the archipelago, the market for cheaper alternatives has thrived. But this search for affordability might come at a greater…
When we think of basketball, the first things that come to mind are slam dunks, crossovers, and buzzer-beating shots. But did you know that the world of basketball also involves its fair share of Intellectual Property? From iconic logos to innovative technologies, the game has its own unique IP game. Let’s take a jump shot…
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) launched the ASEAN Intellectual Property (IP) Register on August 20, 2023, in Semarang, Indonesia. The IP Register is a one-stop technology developed by the ASEAN Intellectual Property Office to facilitate the exchange of data on Patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, and others…