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…
Thailand is a crucial partner for Indonesian businesses, with bilateral trade between the two nations exceeding $18 billion in 2020. As the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia, Thailand offers Indonesian companies access to a sizable consumer market of over 69 million people. Its strategic location within the ASEAN region provides a gateway for Indonesian exports,…
知识产权在特许经营业务中发挥着重要作用，在印度尼西亚，特许经营称为 “Waralaba”。“该特许经营商标注册了吗？”这个问题对授予特许者（特许人）非常重要，它是检验商标有效性的首要问题。 从投资者（加盟商）的角度来看，在印尼经营特许经营业务似乎很有前景。因为我们得到了快速投资回报率的“自动经营” 业务的承诺！ 只需投入一些资金，收入就会源源不断，这归功于我们获得的特许经营权。 特许经营的提议如雨后春笋般涌现，在各种特许经营展览会上，很容易就能找到诱人的商业提案，包括由知名艺术家支持的新公司的提案。 但要考虑的是，我们所关注的公司所提供的业务值得称为特许经营吗？ 假冒特许经营商会有什么法律后果吗？ 特许经营的定义 根据《印度尼西亚共和国政府条例》（2007 年第 42 号，关于特许经营）第 1 条和《印度尼西亚共和国贸易部长条例》（2019 年第 71 号，关于实施特许经营）第 1 条，特许经营是指个人或企业实体对具有商业特征的商业系统所拥有的特殊权利，目的是销售成功的商品和/或服务，其他各方可根据特许经营协议利用和/或使用这些商品和/或服务。 特许经营必须满足的 7 项标准 《政府条例》第 3 条 2017年底42号关于特许经营以及《贸易部长条例》第 10 条 2019年第71号关于实施特许经营规定了具有特许经营概念的企业必须满足的明确标准，具体如下： 1. 具有商业特色 鲜明特点的企业，是指与其他同类企业相比，具有不易被模仿的优势或差异，并使消费者青睐这些特点的企业。例如，特许经营人（特许人）特有的管理系统、销售和服务方法，或结构或分销方法。 2. 盈利证明 该证明指特许人在经营过程中积累大约 5 年的经验，并掌握了克服困难的经营诀窍，从而实现继续生存和发展，并实现盈利。 3. 以书面形式制定所提供商品和/或服务的服务标准 这项规定要求特许经营公司制定…
Intellectual Property Rights have an essential role in the Franchise business in Indonesia. The question “Does your Franchise already register your Trademark?” becomes very relevant to test its legitimacy as an initial question to the Franchisor. Running a Franchise business in Indonesia, from an investor’s point of view or as a Franchisee, at first…
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…
Franchising and Licensing are two popular business models that allow businesses to expand their reach and grow their profits without investing heavily in new infrastructure or resources. However, there are some critical differences between the two models, both in terms of how they work and how they are regulated by Indonesian law. In a…
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…
According to the Priority Watch List (PWL) 2023 report, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) still places Indonesia, Argentina, Chile, India, Russia, China, and Venezuela on an investment blocklist because it is prone to piracy practices. In particular, the Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy 2022 report, also released by USTR, listed various Indonesian sites…