On Thursday, 16th March 2023, we at Am Badar & Am Badar conducted a Webinar about "Strategies and Tips to Preventing Trademark Disputes in Business." This program aims to educate entrepreneurs, especially MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), and public sectors. We prompt them to be more aware of any actions that can cause trademark disputes. This webinar is one of Am Badar & Am Badar's efforts in supporting the realization of the DGIP program, which is set for 2023 as the Trademark Thematic Year.
What is Trademark Thematic Year of 2023?
2023 as the thematic year of trademark, is one of DGIP's goals to strengthen the trademark regime as an intellectual property right that has an essential role in the national economy.
Quoting from DGIP's website, Zaeroji once said that a trademark is one of the most demanded intellectual property works by business actors. "Trademark is an intellectual property that is absolutely needed by businesses in running their business."
There are several revolutionary programs to improve the quality and competitiveness of human resources through the "Safari Minister of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia" and "The Indonesia IP Academy."
There is also a mental revolution and cultural development program called One Village One Brand (Collective Brand) to encourage the IP-based regional economy in every village or district by having one brand collectively owned by a community engaged in one particular field in MSMEs or the creative economy (Ekraf).
After the DGIP previously designated 2022 as a Copyright year, it has increased the number of copyright registrations through the POP HC (Automatic Approval of Copyright Recording) system. In 2023, DGIP also targeted the percentage of registration through the POP Merek (Automatic Trademark Service Approval) system will increase.
Benefits of the "POP Merek" System for Business
With the existence of the POP Merek system, business actors from within the country and abroad can make it easier to register and renew their trademarks.
Trademark registration must be carried out nationally and internationally to become stronger and widely known by consumers.
There are three sub-programs in this POP Merek system, including:
The Role of Am Badar & Am Badar As IP Consulting Service Providers
In this program, it is required that registration can be carried out independently or represented by a legal representative through an IP consultant. We at Am Badar & Am Badar, as IP consultant service providers, also participate in providing quality IP consulting services. We provide legal services for marks not only from the registration process to receipt of the trademark but also monitor the process regarding possible disputes in the future.
Benefits of Trademark Registration Through IP Consultants
Based on our 57 years of experience as an intellectual property law office, we see the benefits of registering and protecting marks through IP consultants, including:
When you believe that Indonesia is the right market for your product or service, Am Badar & Am Badar IP Law Firm, as an Intellectual Property Consultant with more than 57 years of experience in Indonesia, is the right partner.
Our service does not only cover the registration process until it is accepted but also the monitoring process at a later date, where it is possible that the mark that you have registered is copied or misused by other parties who are not responsible.
Am Badar and Am Badar IP Law Firm are the right places for partners who need IP-related services or consultations. We will provide the best solution according to your situation.
Contact us via ambadar@ambadar.co.id
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