New Trade Mark and Copyright Legislation to Increase Protection in Indonesia

摘要

On September 16, 2014, the Indonesian House of Representatives (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat) agreed to pass new legislation to amend the existing Copyright Law (Law 19/2002). One of the purposes for amending Law 19/2002 is the government's intention to emphasize the economic and moral rights of a creator and copyright or neighboring rights holder. The amendment also seeks to provide a more comprehensive copyright protection which is in turn looking to provide improved contribution to the Indonesian economic condition. In addition to these, the changes will further harmonize Indonesian copyright regulation with the international treaties that Indonesia has ratified. The Indonesian Government is also planning to amend the country's Trademark Law (Law 15/2001). The amendment is expected to be approved in 2015. The objective of the amendment is, amongst others, to shorten the timeframe for new trademark applications and to recognize Indonesia's accession to the Madrid Protocol.