The Legal Rules of Music Sampling: Turning Old Sounds into New Gold
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The Significance of Moral Rights in a Modern Society
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The Patent Cooperation Treaty: A Boon for Inventors
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The Authority on Patent Filing in Indonesia: Am Badar & Am Badar Attorneys
In Indonesia, the patent landscape is distinguished by its dynamic growth and increasing relevance to global businesses. According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO),…
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Take A Look Beyond: A History of Patent Law
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The Importance of Trademark Name Search and How to Do It
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Trademark Lawyers: Benefits and What To Look For
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The Benefit of Hiring a Patent Drafter
Patent drafting services are usually forgotten. Oftentimes inventors want to conduct the patenting process themselves. While this is possible, sometimes it could lead to problems…
The Most Well-known Cases of Intellectual Property Infringement
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Things to Know about International Litigation in Intellectual Property
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Trademark License Agreement: What to Know
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The Trademark Battle of Flying Horse Logo: Study Case about Unused Registered Trademark
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The Cancellation of Unused Registered Tobacco Trademark
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Trademark Dispute Run Smoothly: A Shared Victory with Taco Allies
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The Latest Update About Industrial Design Bill in Indonesia
In 2023, the government made many changes and adjustments to IP laws, such as the Patent Law and the Industrial Design Law. This article will…
Trade Secrets Theft Allegation to a Well-known Coffee Company Brand
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Twitter to X: Possible Trademark Implications
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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…
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…
Twitter Sued By Music Publishers
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Trademarking Apples and Common Items
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The Measure of Plagiarism in Music or Song
According to WIPO’s Glossary of Terms Laws of Copyright and Neighboring Rights in 1980, plagiarism is defined as: “Generally understood as the act offering or…
Trade Dress in Trademark Law
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Trademark Dilution: Diluting Hermes Trademark, NFT Creator Lose Up to $133 Thousand
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The Importance of IP Consultants
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The difference between Transfer of Trade Secret Rights and Licenses
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The Patents of Bill Nye
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The Power of Industrial Design
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The Legality of Sound Trademark: Can Audio be Trademarked?
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Tesla Trademarked ‘Cyberbackpack’, Creator Claims He Created the Name First
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The Discovery of Penicillin: The Accidental Miracle
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The Creator of Peter Pan: A Story of Never Ending Copyright
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Top 5 Trade Secrets in The Food Industry
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Temple Grandin: The Autistic Inventor Who Revolutionized The Farming Industry
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The Public Domain Welcomes Winnie The Pooh
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The Important Role of Consultants in Minimizing Rejection of Trademark Registration
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The History and Transformation of Coca Cola’s Logo
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The Legal Rules of Music Sampling: Turning Old Sounds into New Gold
Especially in genres like hip-hop, where listening to an album is practically impossible without encountering it, sampling in music has become a necessary component nowadays.…
The Significance of Moral Rights in a Modern Society
The internet and digital technology have helped us to share and alter creative works. However, what about the rights of the creators themselves? In intellectual…
The Patent Cooperation Treaty: A Boon for Inventors
Every country has different laws and legal systems, which might complicate and cost inventors’ patent applications. Still, the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) simplifies this process…
The Importance of Utility Patents for Inventors
Intellectual property law has the concept of a utility patent. Protecting the works of artists is quite vital. This patent ensures legal protection for original…
The Authority on Patent Filing in Indonesia: Am Badar & Am Badar Attorneys
In Indonesia, the patent landscape is distinguished by its dynamic growth and increasing relevance to global businesses. According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO),…
Trademark Dispute Success
We are proud to share our recent success as our attorneys Nabil Baswel, Lisa Karismawatie and Reihan Faiz, represented our client in a trademark dispute…
Take A Look Beyond: A History of Patent Law
History is a repository of invaluable lessons, and when it comes to the evolution of patent law, exploring its past offers deep insights. Understanding the…
The Importance of Trademark Name Search and How to Do It
Nowadays, we live in a highly competitive market, where a solid trademark strategy is more crucial than ever. However, before you develop intricate plans for…
Trademark Lawyers: Benefits and What To Look For
The decision to hire a trademark lawyer usually arises due to the complex nature of protecting intellectual property. In Indonesia, trademark infringement is a common…
The Benefit of Hiring a Patent Drafter
Patent drafting services are usually forgotten. Oftentimes inventors want to conduct the patenting process themselves. While this is possible, sometimes it could lead to problems…
The Most Well-known Cases of Intellectual Property Infringement
An intellectual property violation is an infringement, unauthorized use, or damage of someone else’s property rights. This case can happen involuntarily or purposeful, which usually…
Things to Know about International Litigation in Intellectual Property
In the dynamic realm of business, international litigation poses significant financial challenges. Covering disputes globally, this complex landscape involves individuals, businesses, and organizations. To navigate…
Trademark License Agreement: What to Know
Licensing is the key to brand expansion. As stipulated in articles 42-45 of Law No. 20 Year 2016 on Trademarks and Geographical Indications, licensing has…
The Trademark Battle of Flying Horse Logo: Study Case about Unused Registered Trademark
Indonesian trademark law stipulates that if a trademark isn’t used for three years, the third party can ask the Commercial Court to remove it. So,…
The Cancellation of Unused Registered Tobacco Trademark
Before registering your trademark in another country, you should conduct a trademark search to prevent similarities with other parties’ trademarks. So, when the trademark has…
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The Latest Update About Industrial Design Bill in Indonesia
In 2023, the government made many changes and adjustments to IP laws, such as the Patent Law and the Industrial Design Law. This article will…
Trade Secrets Theft Allegation to a Well-known Coffee Company Brand
Every company engages in various innovations to enhance their business brand and product quality, ensuring survival within the market. This effort aims to attract consumers…
Twitter to X: Possible Trademark Implications
Elon Musk’s acquisition of the social media platform (formerly known as Twitter) has been nothing short of a tumultuous and contentious affair, with each new…
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…
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…
Twitter Sued By Music Publishers
Since its acquisition by billionaire business magnate Elon Musk, Twitter has found itself in a challenging transitional phase. This “new era” has been marked by…
Trademarking Apples and Common Items
Trademark protection serves a crucial role in the marketplace. It is the tool for businesses to establish and protect their identities, fostering consumer trust and…
The Measure of Plagiarism in Music or Song
According to WIPO’s Glossary of Terms Laws of Copyright and Neighboring Rights in 1980, plagiarism is defined as: “Generally understood as the act offering or…
Trade Dress in Trademark Law
Trade Dress is a type of trademark that may not be directly specified in all trademark laws but is relevant in some form. As explained in…
Trademark Dilution: Diluting Hermes Trademark, NFT Creator Lose Up to $133 Thousand
Mason Rothschild is a digital artist who created some NFT collections called MetaBirkins. His creations were inspired by the Birkin as an iconic bag designed by the famous…
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. IP can be…
The difference between Transfer of Trade Secret Rights and Licenses
A trade secret is a part of the Intellectual Property Rights system because a trade secret is a right that has economic value and can…
The Patents of Bill Nye
4 Unique Patents from Bill Nye, the Celebrity Scientist Since the debut of his eponymous TV show in 1993, William Sanford “Bill” Nye has been…
Trade Secret Infringement
The success of a business could rely on a piece of information so simple, yet with exceptional economic value. For example, the perfect mix of…
The King of Pop Owns Patents for Anti-Gravity Shoes
Being a patent inventor does not have to come from academics or scientists. Because the process of finding patent inventions sometimes comes from creativity or…
The 22-Year-Long Legal Battle Has Ended! Manolo Blahnik Can Now Trademark His Name in China
The name ‘Manolo Blahnik’ may be familiar to some of you, especially those who enjoy shopping for shoes. The brand, which was created by a…
The Power of Industrial Design
Indonesian Law No. 31/2000 defines industrial design as the creation of the shape, configuration, or the composition of lines or colors, or lines and colors,…
The Legality of Sound Trademark: Can Audio be Trademarked?
Picture the word ‘Trademark’, what exactly appears on your mind? Typically, you’d be picturing images, writings, colors, etc. A visual existence that can be seen…
Tesla Trademarked ‘Cyberbackpack’, Creator Claims He Created the Name First
Tesla, a Texas based company mostly known for its clean energy and automotive products, is currently one of the most valuable companies in the world.…
The Discovery of Penicillin: The Accidental Miracle
The Discovery of Penicillin: An Accidental Miracle The global situation of the past two years has increased the public’s consciousness on health. Terms such as…
The Creator of Peter Pan: A Story of Never Ending Copyright
On this day, 152 years ago in Scotland, writer and playwright James Matthew Barrie (better known as J.M. Barrie) was born. That name may not…
Tips on Using the Portmanteau to Create a Trademark
What is Portmanteau? Portmanteau is derived from the French term for a big suitcase, commonly used to carry clothes while traveling. Portmanteau defines a suitcase…
Top 5 Trade Secrets in The Food Industry
Whether we realize it or not, trade secrets have become an integral part of businesses. Plenty of companies have relied on trade secrets as the…
Temple Grandin: The Autistic Inventor Who Revolutionized The Farming Industry
On the second of April, the world celebrates World Autism Day. It’s a day specified to raise the collective public’s awareness on autism in order…
The Public Domain Welcomes Winnie The Pooh
Who doesn’t recognize Winnie The Pooh? Since his debut 95 years ago, this friendly honey bear from the Hundred Acre Woods has been a popular…
Terms of Plant Variety Protection
Previously, we have discussed the history of Plant Variety Protection (PVP), this time we will discuss the requirements and period of PVP. Based on Article…
The History of Plant Variety Protection in Indonesia
Indonesia as an agricultural country has utilized natural resources to support the country’s economy. Even during this pandemic, according to the 2020 economic growth report…
The Important Role of Consultants in Minimizing Rejection of Trademark Registration
From the data officially released by the DJKI on the pdki-indonesia.dgip.go.id website which can be accessed by the public, it can be seen that the…
The History and Transformation of Coca Cola’s Logo
Who here isn’t familiar with Coca-Cola? The carbonated soft drink brand can be found in almost every place, from hypermarkets, fast food restaurants, beverage vending…
The law of sale of imitate products
Counterfeit products are imitation products that are made as closely as possible from the original product. With the increasing need for public consumption, counterfeit products…
The tragic story behind the founding of mcdonald’s
People in Indonesia must be familiar with McDonald’s. McDonald’s is a fast food restaurant that was founded in America. Itsgood taste, affordable and fast service…
TAKING LEGAL ACTION AGAINST TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT BY LICENSEE
TAKING LEGAL ACTION AGAINST TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT BY LICENSEE Referring to Article 1 point 18 of Indonesian Law No. 20 of 2016 on Trademark and…
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER
Trademark disclaimer is a statement that applicant does not claim exclusive right of a portion of trademark where it is usually used for a generic…
The inventor of 4G, 5G, and 6G from ITB getting inspiration from the holy Quran and Hadist
The expert of coding and Indonesian telecommunication from Technology Institute of Bandung (ITB), Dr. Eng. Khoirul Anwar reveals the greatest course at the time of…