The Coffee Business and Intellectual Property: A Perfect Blend The world of coffee is a flavorful fusion of tradition and innovation. From unique blends to cutting-edge brewing methods, the coffee industry is rich with Intellectual Property opportunities. In this article, we’ll explore the various aspects of Intellectual Property, from Trademarks to Patents, Copyrights, and more,…
COSPLAY and Intellectual Property: Navigating the Legal Landscape Cosplay has become popular again as a form of pop culture activity since the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions ended. Malls in all corners compete to host various events featuring Cosplayers to increase visitors. But not many people know that Cosplay is an activity on the “edge of the…
Media Missteps: 5 Intellectual Property Blunders to Avoid The government’s efforts to remove Indonesia from the US investment blocklist published by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) through the 2023 Priority Watch List (PWL) are heavy. Apart from improving regulations and law enforcement efforts, education regarding the importance of Intellectual Property must continue to be…
Article 65 of the Indonesian Copyright Law crafts a vibrant patchwork in the legal tapestry of intellectual property rights. It explicitly prohibits the registration of a work of art, specifically a painting, as a copyright when it is used as a logo or distinguishing mark for a trade of goods or services or represents a…
The IP (Intellectual Property) business in the entertainment industry is up-and-coming. We can see how the Walt Disney Company became a giant by producing its own animated series and feature films and continuing to buy well-known IPs such as Marvel Heroes, Star Wars, and many more. The valuation of the company founded by Walter Elias…
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, and stars Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day…
A federal jury in New York City found on Thursday that Ed Sheeran did not copy Marvin Gaye’s classic “Let’s Get It On” for his own 2014 hit “Thinking Out Loud.” The verdict came after a two-week trial in which Sheeran and his co-writers testified that they came up with the song independently. The lawsuit…
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 protections for inventions. A patent gives the owner…
Non-Fungible Token atau NFT merupakan sebuah aset digital yang mewakili objek di dunia nyata seperti seni, musik, item dalam game, dan video. NFT dijumpai dalam blockchain, yang merupakan buku kas publik terditribusi yang mencatat transaksi dan menyediakan informasi tentang apa yang dijual, oleh siapa dan berapa harga yang dibayarkan. Berbeda dengan Cryptocurrencies, yang merupakan fungible…