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Challenges and Considerations in Filing Trademarks under the Madrid Protocol

31 Aug 2026

There is no doubt that the Madrid System provides an efficient mechanism for trademark owners seeking protection in multiple countries through a centralized international registration…

Copyright Recordation: Why it isn’t Mandatory and Why You Should Do it anyway

1 Dec 2025

Copyright Recordation: Why it isn’t Mandatory and Why You Should Do it anyway In Indonesia, “copyright” or the rights to a work is inherent,…

Compulsory Licensing in Indonesia

23 Sep 2025

A patent is primarily understood as a form of exclusive rights, however it also comes with certain obligations. Under Indonesia’s patent regime, there is…

Constructive Use in U.S. Trademark Law: How Filing First Can Secure Priority Rights

24 Apr 2025

The United States, like countries such as Australia and Canada, follows a first-to-use trademark system. This means that in the U.S., trademark rights are acquired…

Can You Patent a Clothing Design? Legal Insights Explained

22 Jan 2025

Can you patent a clothing design? Yes, it is possible. However, it might be beneficial if your design offers some unique features or ideas, or…

Can You Copyright a Dance? The Rules of Dance Copyright

17 Jan 2025

The question of “Can you copyright a dance?” has been an essential topic in recent news. Dance is a part of art that distinguishes itself…

Copyright Protection for Software, A Mini Guide

25 Dec 2024

If you’ve ever spent time writing code for software, you know how much effort goes into it. Protecting that work should be a top priority,…

Can You Patent Food Products? Food Patents Explained

26 Nov 2024

Have you ever had a killer food idea or recipe? The second thing you’re probably wondering is, “Can you patent food products?” Since honestly, the…

Copyright Challenges on Social Media: Solutions & Strategies

21 Aug 2024

The nature of social media, where content is rapidly shared and widely accessible, has intensified the struggle to uphold copyright protections. As users post and…

Copyright: Foundations for Creative Growth and Innovation

9 Aug 2024

As digital creators or businesses, you have to know more about copyright. This creative right is important in protecting your masterpiece from illegal authority or…

Complete Guide to Music Copyright Laws in Indonesia

24 Jun 2024

According to Statista, Indonesia’s digital music market is projected to reach US$363.30 million in 2024. So, understanding the music copyright laws is crucial for every…

Copyright Claims in Indonesia: A Guide for Businesses and IP Firms

21 Jun 2024

In today’s digital landscape, copyright stands as a crucial shield safeguarding creative endeavors, literature, music, software, and art. According to research by the Global Intellectual…

Conducting International Patent Searches in Indonesia with Am Badar & Am Badar

12 Jun 2024

For companies and inventors alike, patent protection of intellectual property is essential in the quickly changing innovation and technology environment of today. However, grasping the…

Copyright Attorney: Licensing Your Work in Indonesia

15 May 2024

In the global marketplace, protecting creative work is important for creators. Copyright law serves as a crucial tool in safeguarding intellectual property rights. This is…

Copyright Claims in Indonesia: A Guide for Foreign IP Agents

15 Apr 2024

In today’s globalized economy, Intellectual Property (IP) rights protection is crucial for fostering innovation and creativity. Nowadays, many countries globally have established their own copyright…

Complete Guide of Trademark Registration Indonesia

8 Mar 2024

Business is a competitive landscape, so establishing a unique brand identity is crucial for success. One of the fundamental steps in protecting this identity is…

Company Name Search Availability

17 Jan 2024

Before starting a new business, it’s essential to conduct thorough research on existing company names before you choose your own. The importance of choosing a…

Complete Guide of Intellectual Property Law Firms

13 Dec 2023

Intellectual property law firms have become increasingly accessible, yet some individuals still overlook their existence, choosing to manage all intellectual property matters independently. However, navigating…

Can Fast Fashion Products Protected by Copyright Law?

2 Aug 2023

Have you ever heard about Fast Fashion Industry? Or have you owned one of the products from well-known fast fashion brands? Fast fashion is a…

Can Parfume Fragrance be Protected by Copyrights Law in Indonesia?

7 Jul 2023

Perfume has become an essential product for individuals in society. Proper use of Perfume can boost self-confidence, enhance mood, and provide aromatherapy benefits. Different perfume…

Continuation of Taped Banana Artwork’s Dispute

26 Jun 2023

Did you know about the artwork titled “Comedian”? Last year, Am Badar & Am Badar also wrote an article on the same topic, discussing the latest…

Copyrights of Portrait and Freedom of Speech in the Digital Age

19 Jun 2023

Reuploading pictures from the internet has become a common thing that is often done by people in the digital age. The purpose of uploading these…

Can AI Creation be A Bank Loan with Collateral?

5 Jun 2023

Nowadays, content has become a precious asset in the digital era. Governments in various countries, especially in Indonesia, have also issued laws that legalize content…

Creative Commons License: Everything You Need to Know

28 Feb 2023

Have you ever taken other people’s copyrighted works on the Internet? For example, photos, videos, drawings, etc.? And have you ever used it for creating…

ChatGPT and Copyright Legal Aspects of It

27 Feb 2023

ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is a technology developed by OpenAI as an automated chatbot system. The technology was released in November 2022 and is…

Can works created by artificial intelligence (AI) be patented?

20 Dec 2022

Artificial intelligence is a rapidly growing area of information technology that is attracting attention from all over the world. Technology advocates are progressively implementing artificial…

Can You Steal Raden Saleh’s Copyright?

23 Sep 2022

Since last month, moviegoers have been treated to a fresh entry in Indonesian cinema: “Mencuri Raden Saleh” (Stealing Raden Saleh), a movie that did not only deliver…

Can You Use Someone’s Work for Criticism?

26 Aug 2022

In the creative world, there is no “avoiding criticism”. Every individual, upon witnessing creation, will have their own opinion about it. Therefore, it’s safe to…

Citayam Fashion Week: Stolen From The Public?

27 Jul 2022

The phenomenon “Citayam Fashion Week” has been a hot topic of discussion lately. The teenagers that gather in Dukuh Atas, Central Jakarta, have caught the…

Coca-Cola Lost Trademark Fight Against Meenaxi

20 Jul 2022

Coca-Cola suffered quite the loss after failing to win a Trademark fight against Meenaxi Enterprise, an Indian-based company primarily known for its FMCG products. According to…

Crash Program, A Government Provision to Overcome The Unpaid Annuity Fee Payments

23 May 2022

The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) pandemic has given some implications for various sectors and policies globally, including in Indonesia. In the government sector, Indonesia…

Creator of ‘SKJ ‘88’ Won a Copyright Lawsuit Over the Nostalgic Song

22 Apr 2022

Those of you who were around in the 90s, remember SKJ ‘88? Senam Kesegaran Jasmani (physical fitness) 1988 was, like its name suggests, created in 1988. It used to…

CEO Tesla: All Our Patent Are Belong To You

6 Sep 2021

Tesla, Inc. adalah perusahaan otomotif dan penyimpanan energi asal Amerika Serikat yang didirikan oleh Elon Musk, Martin Eberhard, Marc Tarpenning, JB Straubel dan Ian Wright,…

Case Study: Nokia Vs Lenovo Patent Dispute

8 Jun 2021

A Munich court determined in September 2020 that Lenovo had infringed on one of Nokia’s patents. The court ordered the merchant to cancel and recall…

Can you go to jail for posting clips of movies on TikTok?

30 Apr 2021

TikTok, which was first launched in September 2016, has transformed into one of the most popular social media in Indonesia, and even the world. Although…

Change in Email Address

16 Apr 2021

Dear Partners, effective April 16, 2021, we’re not using our email addresses info@ambadar.co.id, info@ambadar.com, and customer_care@ambadar.co.id for all communication. Therefore, we herewith request you to…

Can memes violate copyright?

1 Mar 2021

In modern times, memes are quite popular among all circles, but what do memes actually mean? A meme is an idea, behavior, or style that…

Can we imitate or use other people’s content?

27 Feb 2021

Social media is a platform that is very popular with all people in Indonesia. Almost everyone has a social media account and uses it every…

Copyright Infringement by Grand Indonesia Mall and What We Should Learn From It

29 Jan 2021

The Central Jakarta District Court’s Panel of Judges delivered a judgment on December 2, 2020, stating that Grand Indonesia Mall must compensate for the loss…

CAN TWEETS ON THE TWITTER BE COPYRIGHT PROTECTED ?

15 Jan 2021

CAN TWEETS ON THE TWITTER BE COPYRIGHT PROTECTED ? During the Covid-19 pandemic, which obliged the whole world community to carry out social distancing, the…

CANDIDATE FOR COVID-19 VACCINE AND ITS PATENT RIGHTS

28 Dec 2020

CANDIDATE FOR COVID-19 VACCINE AND ITS PATENT RIGHTS At the end of the 9th month since the COVID-19 virus infected Indonesia and there are even…

CANCELLATION OF TRADEMARK

18 Sep 2020

In the law of Trademark and and Geographical Indication Number 20 of 2016, it is stated in Article 76 pharagraph 1 that “The cancellation of…

COMMON WORD AS MARK

27 May 2020

COMMON WORD AS MARK Common word can be filed as a mark as long as it has distinguishing elements from other marks. This is…

CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19) AND PATENT

31 Mar 2020

CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19) AND PATENT International is being busy facing the corona virus, i.e.COVID-19. Some scientists in this world are attempting to find anti-virus…

Cadbury and The Purple Color Trademark

25 Feb 2020

Cadbury is a mark of chocolate and candy that is already very well known in the world and has been existed for almost 100 years.…

Cancellation Action of Teayana Trademark

12 Dec 2014

Teavana, The Company from US has filed Trademark Cancelation of Teayana Trademark which has Registered in Indonesia with Trademark Certificate No. IDM000237042 owned by Mohamed…

Copyright Law 2014 under Scrutiny

5 Mar 2014

Indonesia is waiting for the new Copyright Law to be declared by the government this year. There are at least 66 laws in the National…

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