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A Brief History of Plant Variety Protection

November 29, 2023

A Brief History of Plant Variety Protection

As an agricultural country, Indonesia has great potential to increase its economic growth through agriculture. Recorded Since 2020, according to the Indonesian Central Bureau of Statistics, the agricultural sector has had favorable development each quarter. The improvement efforts made by the government through the agricultural sector are to support plant breeders to create superior plant varieties. One form of support can be reflected in improving the quality of the law to provide optimal protection to plant breeders through the Plant Variety Protection Act (PVP Act).

September 13, 2023

Trade Secrets Theft Allegation to a Well-known Coffee Company Brand

Every company will carry out various developments to improve the reputation of its business brand and product quality to survive in the market. It will encourage consumers to buy and become loyal customers of these products. However, sometimes the variation of the new product matches similar products, which causes claims of trade secret infringement from the company that feels aggrieved toward the company that issued the new product. In your opinion, how can this trade secret dispute occur even though it is confidential? Where can a party claim a trade secret lawsuit without knowing the trade secret documents belonging to the defendant? Check out the following article to find out the answer.

The Role of Intellectual Property Consultants in Indonesia's IP Commercialization

The Role of Intellectual Property Consultants in Indonesia's IP Commercialization

In Indonesia, the role of intellectual property consultants is crucial in safeguarding the interests of inventors, creators, and businesses. These consultants specialize in various aspects of intellectual property law, especially copyrights, patents, and trademarks. By seeking assistance from reputable IP consultants in Indonesia, individuals and businesses can navigate the complexities of intellectual property rights and ensure their innovations are adequately protected. visit our website to read more.

Thread vs Twitter: Trade Secret Controversy

Thread vs Twitter: Trade Secret Controversy

Lately, the appearance of “Thread” has gotten so much public attention. This app launched on 6th July 2023 and gained 5 million users a few hours after launching. Quoted from Wikipedia, Thread can be described as social media app and online services text base owned by Meta Platforms. This app is directly connected to the user’s Instagram account, so they must be downloaded both apps, Instagram and Thread. This app allows users to send text, pictures, and videos, repost, reply, and give likes to other posts.

Am Badar & Am Badar in WTR's Most Recommended Firms List of 2023

Am Badar & Am Badar in WTR's Most Recommended Firms List of 2023

Am Badar & Am Badar has been included in World Trademark Review's list of recommended IP firms for 2023

Football Streaming Operators Jailed

Football Streaming Operators Jailed

In the age of the internet, piracy has become an all too common phenomenon. With just a few clicks, anyone can delve into a vast digital world where virtually any copyrighted content is readily available for free-- challenging the very foundations of intellectual property rights. Among the numerous illicit activities that have thrived in this digital Wild West, the unauthorized streaming of sports events has emerged as a prominent concern.

Met Gala in IP Viewpoint

Met Gala in IP Viewpoint

Met Gala, an annual charity event, was held on 1st Mei 2023 in New York City. As a charity event that is held in the form of a fashion show, we will encounter many aspects of intellectual property rights related to this event. So what are the IP aspects contained in Met Gala? Click the link in our bio to increase your insight about IP.

RI and Singapore: Bilateral Relations in IP Enforcement

RI and Singapore: Bilateral Relations in IP Enforcement

Indonesia and Singapore have bilateral relations to discuss the improvement of IP Enforcement. Kindly check our link in the bio to read the full article.

Introducing Our IP Experts Team for INTA 2023

Introducing Our IP Experts Team for INTA 2023

Am Badar & Am Badar IP experts are open to connecting with everyone globally in INTA 2023. Please read the full article to get to know us in brief.

Am Badar & Am Badar Booth for INTA 2023

Am Badar & Am Badar Booth for INTA 2023

To attend INTA in Singapore on 16th-20th May 2023, we will inform and illustrate to you about our booths. Kindly check our link to read the complete information about it.

World IP Day

Join the global celebration of World Intellectual Property Day and learn about the importance of protecting innovation and creativity. Let's acknowledge the contributions of innovators and creators and support the growth of our economies.

IP in the Lion City - How Singapore Cultivates Intellectual Property

IP in the Lion City - How Singapore Cultivates Intellectual Property

Singapore's approach towards IP is worthy of praise. The small Southeast Asian nation has become a hub of commercial and technological growth partly due to successful harnessing of IP.

Am Badar & Am Badar is Attending INTA 2023

February 27, 2023

Am Badar & Am Badar is Attending INTA 2023

We will be attending 2023 International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting

Digital Creators' Good News: Youtube Content Can be a Loan Collateral

February 22, 2023

Digital Creators' Good News: Youtube Content Can be a Loan Collateral

YouTube content is a digital asset that can be a loan collateral. It's regulate in Law Number 24 of 2019 About The Creative Economy. In this regulation, YouTube content as a loan collateral can be called as Intellectual Property-Based Financing Scheme.

e-Court: Modernizing IP Litigation

February 02, 2023

e-Court: Modernizing IP Litigation

The issuing of Decision No. W10-U1/2023 is set modernize IP litigation by integrating the e-Court program for IP related cases

Achievement of Indonesian Intellectual Property in 2022

January 24, 2023

Achievement of Indonesian Intellectual Property in 2022

2022 is a special year for Intellectual Property in Indonesia. This is evidenced by the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) in Indonesia getting various achievements and exceeding the set targets. In 2022, the number of Intellectual Property applications in Indonesia is more than 257 thousand, which means this number has increased by 26% compared to 2021. The most applications in 2022 are for brands, namely more than 120 thousand applications, an increase of 16% from the previous year. This increase in the number of trademark applications in Indonesia means increasing public awareness about the importance of protecting Intellectual Property.

Indonesian Intellectual Property in 2022: A Recap

January 06, 2023

Indonesian Intellectual Property in 2022: A Recap

As we greet the New Year, join us as we summarize and celebrate the positives of 2022. Here were some of last year’s best offerings for Indonesian IP.

The Importance of IP Consultants

December 30, 2022

The Importance of IP Consultants

Most entrepreneurs and professionals realize the importance of Intellectual Property, but some might still be unaware of the importance of IP Consultants. Here's why they are important.

AmBadar & AmBadar: AsiaLaw Recommended 2023

December 30, 2022

AmBadar & AmBadar: AsiaLaw Recommended 2023

AmBadar & AmBadar's inclusion in AsiaLaw Recommended list for 2023

How James Madison Laid The Foundation of American IP Regulation

December 19, 2022

How James Madison Laid The Foundation of American IP Regulation

Like in many countries, the history of Intellectual Property protection in the United States was a long process that reveals the characteristics of a nation and her people. Some of the "Founding Fathers" have had their respective brushes in establishing national IP legislation. First US President George Washington called for it, the succeeding Jefferson was initially skeptical, but it was the fourth President, James Madison who laid the key bricks to modern IP protection as Americans know it today.

Intellectual Property in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

December 14, 2022

Intellectual Property in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

The World Cup in Qatar 2022 offers unexpected surprises. Especially in terms of technological progress. At the 2022 Qatar World Cup, several technological sophistications were exhibited. This World Cup will feature 64 rounds of games and as many as 32 participating countries and will be the last world cup to use a system with 32 participants. This biggest football competition will take place from 20 November to 18 December 2022. Undoubtedly, many spectators will gather to watch this ball party. Intellectual property (IP) is one of the things that gets the most attention in the quadrennial football competition event that is currently being held in Qatar. The main reason is that it has many ornaments/intellectual property components. Some of them are Patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, Trade Secrets and Copyrights.

RUKI: IP Education for Children

December 01, 2022

RUKI: IP Education for Children

Should the general public know more about Intellectual Property? How important is it to teach IP to our children? These are some of the intriguing questions raised by the recent appointments of Guru KI (IP teachers) by the DGIP

POP-HC a Success, POP-Trademark is Next

November 25, 2022

POP-HC a Success, POP-Trademark is Next

With the massive success of the automatic approval recordation system for Copyrights, simply known as "POP-HC," the Directorate General Intellectual Property (DGIP) is now set to release a similar program for Trademarks.

Am Badar & Am Badar included in “Most Recommended International IP Agencies” list by China IP Magazine

November 14, 2022

Am Badar & Am Badar included in “Most Recommended International IP Agencies” list by China IP Magazine

We are proud to share this valued acknowledgement by China IP Magazine

James Earl Jones Signs Off His Voice: What Are Image Rights?

October 27, 2022

James Earl Jones Signs Off His Voice: What Are Image Rights?

James Earl Jones has reportedly sign of the use of his voice to Disney. Ownership concerning one's voice, as well as other likeness including name, face, etc, falls under the realm of Image Rights. What exactly are Image Rights? What does it constitute? Is it a form of IP?

Various Intellectual Properties in The Food Industry

October 18, 2022

Various Intellectual Properties in The Food Industry

Intellectual Property Protection can safeguard many things, from the foremost step of manufacturing, i.e., the production of ingredients and creation of recipes, to the last stages, such as labeling, marketing, and branding of the final product. So, how much IP can you find in a box of Pizza?

Who Owns IP in Companies?

October 12, 2022

Who Owns IP in Companies?

Intellectual Property (IP) has become an important part of companies. Patent protection is a "friend" for technology companies that innovate; Copyright has also become crucial for companies, especially ones that produce designs and content. Or the most fundamental example: the brand of a company must also be protected because it consists of all Intellectual Property that is protected.

Gojek Sued Again!

October 07, 2022

Gojek Sued Again!

October did not start well for Nadiem Makarin and Goto. They are (again) accused of IP infringement by Hasan Azhari, who claims to have originated online-based taxibikes businesses.

Trade Secret Infringement

October 03, 2022

Trade Secret Infringement

Trade Secrets are an essential part of the market. Because of its value, its no wonder that dispute between companies regarding Trade Secrets isn't a rare occurrence. Here are a breakdown of infringements as stipulated in Indonesian Trade Secret Law.

International Week of The Deaf: 5 Deaf Inventors

September 29, 2022

International Week of The Deaf: 5 Deaf Inventors

Since 2009, the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) has declared every last week of September to be “International Week of The Deaf”. This is an effort to provide a much needed boost for awareness on deaf issues. Society has the unfortunate tendency to neglect the weak and disabled, and rob their right to live a life of dignity and opportunity. However, it’s also important to note that a disability is not a curse, and many of the deaf and hard of hearing have left tremendous contributions to history. Here are some of those extraordinary figures

Henry Ford: Top 5 Essential Innovations

August 01, 2022

Henry Ford: Top 5 Essential Innovations

Henry Ford was a businessman and industrialist that is widely credited for making the automobile accessible to the general public. Here are a few of his highly impactful innovations.

How Intellectual Property Can Support Tourism

How Intellectual Property Can Support Tourism

Last June, The Directorate General of Intellectual Property announced that Bali will be pilot project for a program called "IP Tourism". This program is intended to build an IP based ecosystem in tourism sector. What exactly does this mean? How could IP support the tourism industry?

Are You Allowed to Use The National Emblem as Part of Your IP?

Are You Allowed to Use The National Emblem as Part of Your IP?

Garuda Pancasila, the people of Indonesia are already familiar with the symbol. The image of the Garuda bird facing left with symbols placed on its chest area, holding onto a piece of ribbon with ‘Bhinneka Tunggal Ika’ written on it. That is our country’s emblem.

Your Animation Studio Needs IP Management, Here's Why...

Your Animation Studio Needs IP Management, Here's Why...

Animation, the ever evolving part of the entertainment industry in the form of moving images that keeps gaining popularity. The animation industry is capable of giving huge amounts of profit to countries if handled properly. We can take the Japanese animation industry as an example of what is considered a successful animation industry.

Top 5 Trade Secrets in The Food Industry

Top 5 Trade Secrets in The Food Industry

five examples of notable trade secrets in the food industry.

Intellectual Property Through The Lens of Sharia Law

Intellectual Property Through The Lens of Sharia Law

Entering the month of Ramadhan, the theme of Sharia Law or Islamic Law began to be discussed quite a lot. The religious atmosphere during the fasting month which is celebrated by all Muslims encourages increased interest in learning all about religious topics, especially Sharia law, which is often used as a reference for Muslims on how to behave and carry out activities according to the Qur'an and Hadith.

NFT From The Perspective of Intellectual Property

December 12, 2021

NFT From The Perspective of Intellectual Property

What is traded in NFT? How does it work? What are the implications of NFT for intellectual property law?

Terms of Plant Variety Protection

November 10, 2021

Terms of Plant Variety Protection

According to Article 2 paragraph (1) of the PVP Law, it is stated that the varieties that can be given PVP include varieties of novelty, unique, uniform, stable, and be named

The History of Plant Variety Protection in Indonesia

November 03, 2021

The History of Plant Variety Protection in Indonesia

The Indonesian government has made efforts to improve this agricultural sector, to obtain good seeds so that the yields are higher, of course, at a lower cost. One of the ways to obtain such seeds is by research and discoveries made by "breeders" to create new plant varieties that are superior to the previous ones. Thus, in order to increase the interest and participation of individuals and legal entities to carry out plant breeding activities on inventing new superior varieties, plant breeders or plant variety protection rights holders need to be given certain rights and adequate legal protection for these rights.

Batik: Patent, Copyright or Industrial Design?

October 01, 2021

Batik: Patent, Copyright or Industrial Design?

A discussion on the IP classification for batik

Indonesia-Denmark Agreement regarding Intellectual Property

January 05, 2021

Indonesia-Denmark Agreement regarding Intellectual Property

On December 7th 2020, Indonesian government through Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Denmark Patent and Trademark Office (DKPTO).

Geographical Indications as Reputation, Quality and Characteristics Indications

January 06, 2020

Geographical Indications as Reputation, Quality and Characteristics Indications

Geographical Indication is part of intellectual property which is a sign that indicates the area of ??origin of goods and/or products which due to geographical environmental factors are able to provide a certain reputation, quality, and characteristics of the goods and / or products produced so as to increase the sale value of the goods and / or product.

Arbitration & Mediation as an Alternative Dispute Resolution for Intellectual Property Case

October 17, 2019

Arbitration & Mediation as an Alternative Dispute Resolution for Intellectual Property Case

In today’s globalization of trade, the increasing of commercialization of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) can be an important asset owned by rights holders on economic factors. However, the real impact of such rights holders also give rise problems or disputes causing economical losses for the owners of intellectual property rights in their activities.