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...
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...
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,...
Congratulations to both LABS Group and Gravity Hotel Indonesia for the signing of a remarkable agreement involving a land and building acquisition in the beautiful Banyuwangi, Indonesia. The project is remarked as the world’s first-ever community-owned resort! The project will be developed as a luxury glamping resort that will...
The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has issued the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia Regulation No. 14 Year 2021 on the Changes of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia Regulation No. 30 Year 2019...
The Law No. 11 Year 2020 on Job Creations (hereinafter referred to as “the Omnibus Law”) was finally signed by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, on November 2, 2020. The Omnibus Law is 1,187 pages long and it consists of numerous revisions to...
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