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...
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...
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...
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...
When we hear the term Intellectual Property (IP), the first things that usually come to mind are music, movies, or books. However, IP actually encompasses much broader categories—including Trademarks, Patents, Industrial Designs, and Copyrights. Interestingly, all these types of IP can be found in just one simple...
Being inspired by, imitating, modifying, or even duplicating someone else’s work without permission—whether it’s well-known or not—can lead to serious legal consequences, including up to 4 years in prison or a fine of 1 billion Rupiah! This is because Copyright Law grants Exclusive Rights only to...
As we enter a new year, many of us aim for ambitious resolutions, including achieving financial success. One often-overlooked but highly effective way to achieve this is through Intellectual Property (IP) ownership—be it Trademarks, Patents, Industrial Designs, or Copyrights. Hard to imagine? Let’s look at some inspiring...
The Indonesian IP Office (DGIP) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the protection and development of Intellectual Property (IP) in Indonesia. 2025 has been declared the Year of Copyright and Industrial Design, marking a new strategic initiative to strengthen Indonesia’s IP ecosystem. This policy not only aims...
Indonesian laws regulate the granting of Exclusive Rights over Trademarks, Industrial Designs, or Copyrights, where only the owner and/or creator have the right to derive economic benefits from the Intellectual Property (IP). Therefore, it can be concluded that any restaurant, venue, or theme park wishing to utilize...
Collaborations involving Intellectual Property (IP) or well-known characters aren’t limited to clothing or merchandise; they extend to restaurants, theme parks, and even airlines. Thanks to the immense popularity of these characters, fans are willing to travel, buy tickets, and spend more to enjoy a unique experience connected...
