The Indonesian IP world has just gotten more exciting after the enactment of the Law No. 65 Year 2024 on the Third Amendment to the Law No. 13 Year 2016 on Patents on 28 October 2024. The amendment is designed to be in line with the current...
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...
According to data from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, Culinary tourism accounts for about 30-40% of tourists’ total spending during their visit across the country. Names such as Kopi Gayo (Gayo Coffee), Kripik Sanjay (Sanjay Hot Chips), Sate Padang (Padang...
The Global Innovation Index (GII) is an annual report published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in collaboration with Cornell University, USA, and the Institut Européen d’Administration des Affaires (INSEAD), France. This index ranks countries based on innovation capacity and performance, using more than 80 indicators...
Awareness of the importance of Trademark protection in Indonesia has steadily increased. Data from the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) shows a significant rise in Trademark registration applications, with more than 120,000 applications submitted in 2023, marking an increase compared to previous years. This demonstrates that...
According to the Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI), hitchhiking is participating (eating, riding in a vehicle, etc.) without paying. This word is used in colloquial language and is often associated with someone taking advantage of an opportunity without any contribution or cost. Freeriding Trademarks are also often carried...
We can still easily find t-shirts with popular character images in small stores, shopping centers, exhibitions, and e-commerce in Indonesia. For those of you who are fans of popular culture from within and outside the country, the presence of t-shirts with characters that you like, sometimes with...
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 890 million people worldwide suffer from obesity, driving high demand for weight-loss medications. One of the most popular drugs is Ozempic, produced by Novo Nordisk (NOVOb.CO), which generated nearly $19 billion in net sales last year. Ozempic’s active...
Trade Secrets are the recipe for business success in various fields, such as culinary, IT, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. The public often seeks ways to discover or exploit these “secrets to success” through various means, including claiming and exposing these secrets on social media. So, what...
Counterfeiting is a pervasive issue that threatens the integrity of Intellectual Property (IP) across various industries. From luxury goods to pharmaceuticals, counterfeit products not only harm brand reputation but can also endanger consumers. In this article, we will explore the most effective anti-counterfeiting methods available and guide...
