Publication of IIPD (3rd Edition)

In the effort to contribute to the promotion of the Indonesian intellectual property system to the international community, in 2006 I published the first edition of a book with a title "Indonesian Intellectual Property Directory - IIPD". The second edition and a special edition of IIPD were published in 2008. IIPD has so far been the most complete reference (in the English language) about intellectual property system in Indonesia. It contains a lot of information, from laws to statistics, which is needed by foreign stakeholders who want to know how intellectual property system operates and develops in Indonesia.




The publication of IIPD is mainly aimed for non commercial purposes. The books were distributed for free to various stakeholders both in Indonesia as well as overseas. In Indonesia, they were sent to foreign embassies, international organizations, chambers of commerce, ministers, universities and other IP related organizations and associations. For the international community, the books were sent to IP offices including WIPO, WTO, APEC Secretariat, ASEAN Secretariat, and other international organizations. They were also sent to the Indonesian embassies throughout the world (with the courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta).

The third edition of IIPD is now being finalized and will be released before the end of 2009. The book will be updated with a lot of information about intellectual property in Indonesia in the last one year.

For those who are interested to support and contribute to the publication of IIPD (third edition) please contact me at yasmon2005@yahoo.com

Awards of Outstanding Intellectual Property 2009

In the effort to create a culture within the society which produces and respects intellectual properties, creativity and innovations as well as to improve the competitive power of the country, the National Task Force of Intellectual Property Rights ("NTF IPR"), as a follow-up of the direction from the President, had decided to give awards to creators, inventors, innovators or producers of intellectual properties which are considered excellent and very useful for the country's advancement.

The competition or selection for best / outstanding achievements in intellectual property was held in good cooperation by Ministry of National Education, State Ministry for Research and Technology, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Ministry of Trade and Ministry of Agriculture.

The awards were given for four categories, i.e.

1. Industrial products / technologies protected by Patent;
2. Innovation on Plant Varieties protected by New Plant Variety Right;
3. Scientific works protected by Copyright; and
4. Creative Industries protected by Copyright.

The celebration and presentation of awards was held on October 2, 2009 at Grand Hyatt Hotel Jakarta. This special event was Minister of National Educations, State Minister for Research and Technology, Minister of Law and Human Rights, Minister of Trade, Minister of Agriculture, foreign ambassadors, and representatives from various IP-related organizations and associations including rectors from state and private universities.

Twenty one outstanding inventors and innovators received the Award of Outstanding Intellectual Property 2009 ("Anugerah Kekayaan Intelektual Luar Biasa - AKIL 2009"). Each of them received certificate, trophy and cash money in the amount of Rp. 250.000.000,- (two hundred and fifty million rupiahs).

Source: DGIPR

New Minister of Law and Human Rights

President of the Republic of Indonesia, HE Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 22.00 PM, announced the composition of ministers in the Cabinet of United Indonesia (Kabinet Indonesia Bersatu) II. The cabinet comprises 34 ministers and state ministers.

Among the thirty four ministers, Mr. PATRIALIS AKBAR, a senior politician from Partai Amanat Nasional (PAN), has been chosen and assigned as Minister of Law and Human Rights. Mr Akbar replaced Mr Andi Mattalatta who had been in office since May 2007.

Mr. Patrialis Akbar was born in Padang, the capital city of West Sumatera Province, on October 31, 1958. He obtained his bachelor degree in law from the University of Muhammadyah Jakarta. From 1999 to 2009 he served as member of the parliament, representing PAN.

As Minister of Law and Human Rights, Mr Akbar's responsibilities will include, among others, intellectual property laws. Many stakeholders of intellectual property system hope that under the supervision of Mr Akbar, the implementation and development of the national intellectual property system will continue to improve. It was noted that after the interview with the President during the fit and proper test, Mr Akbar mentioned that the issues of intellectual property is one of the concerns and directions given by the President.

Congratulations, Mr Akbar. We wish you the best of health and the greatest of success in conducting your duties as the new Minister of Law and Human Rights. May Allah bless you.

Report by
yasmon rangkayo sati

Indonesian Intellectual Property Society ("IIPS")

BACKGROUND

In this contemporary age, intellectual property rights and their legal protection have become a deep concern of nations all over the world. The reason is simple: effective intellectual property protection will obviously have a direct impact on international trade and eventually boost magnitude of national economic development.

Bearing in mind the importance of an effective system of intellectual property protection, a group of prestigious IPR Indonesian professionals, in November 1996 decided to establish the Indonesian Intellectual Property Society (IIPS) with headquarters in Jakarta. Vice Cabinet Secretary/ Vice Chairman of The Presidential Commission on IPR, Mr. Bambang Kesowo, SH., LL.M., gave his full support to the establishment on IIPS at its inauguration.

The main purpose of establishing the Society is to unify the diverse national potentials as well as to strengthen human resources through the driven of an intellectual property rights system. The society will establish a discussion forum for those who are interested in IPR issues. As such, its programs will focus on increasing and/ or disseminating the development of intellectual property rights in Indonesia and mainly be devoted to its members and society at large and thus, indirectly, serving the development of societal awareness of IPR issues.

OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITY

The Indonesian Intellectual Property Society (IIPS) has as its main objective the promotion of understanding and awareness of the importance of effective intellectual property protection and enforcement, thus promoting a new wave of creativity and innovation in Indonesian Society. To this end, the IIPS will endeavor to organize regular meetings at the national and international level concerning the following issues:

• Intellectual property rights;
• Establishment of networking relationship with governmental and non-governmental organizations on a national, regional or international level that are interested in the development of intellectual property issues;
• Establishment of a distribution system for publications and information; and
• Initiation and execution of studies with a view to improve domestic intellectual property legislation or policy.
  

MEMBERSHIP

Membership in the Society is open to any person possessing serious commitment and interest in the development of intellectual property rights in Indonesia. The society offers members the opportunity:

• to exchange and discuss up-to-date information and ideas concerning intellectual property rights;
• to utilize an information network regarding the development and problems of IPR protection;
• to generally play an important role in the development and protection of intellectual property in Indonesia.
  

Source: IIPS

For further information, please contact Mr. Gunawan Suryomurcito (President of IIPS).