"Intellectual property (IP) is crucial for creative works and must be protected," the minister stated in Padang, West Sumatra, on Saturday.
The minister cautioned creative economy businesses against neglecting their work and failing to protect or register their IPR with the relevant ministries.
He warned that this could potentially lead to future problems, including piracy by third parties.
Furthermore, he noted that the government, particularly the Creative Economy Ministry, is currently promoting the monetization of IPR, which can generate economic value for creative economy businesses. However, to achieve monetization, IPR registration is mandatory for protection.
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"If our creative work is not certified for IPR, it would be regrettable if all our hard work were wasted," he stated.
Harsya also shared that he is coordinating with relevant ministries and institutions to determine whether cafes or small food stalls should be required to pay royalties for the songs they play.
He noted that for mid-to-upper-class micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), paying royalties for music could be feasible.
However, for smaller establishments such as cafes or small food stalls, a comprehensive study and consideration are still required. At the same time, the House of Representatives (DPR) is currently revising the Copyright Law.
"Regarding small food stalls that play music, whether they should pay royalties, this is something we must certainly re-evaluate," he added.
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Translator: Muhammad Zulfikar, Cindy Frishanti Octavia
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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