4 Ways You Can Spread the Word about IP

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“I think a lot of creative people in Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia, know how to create but they don’t really know how to protect their work.” These are the words of Emirsyah Dinar, Managing Partner of AFFA Intellectual Property Rights who spoke at the Creative Catalyst 2024 Roundtable “Navigating Intellectual Property” (25/10). His statement was […]

To Sign or Not to Sign: Are Publishers Key to Musicians’ Success?

In a crowded music scene filled with talented individuals, musicians’ success often depends on their ability to stand out. Popularity thus holds as much weight as talent and musicality.  It is undeniable that partnering with a well-known label or publisher could help a musician gain wider recognition. Those pursuing an independent career often struggle to […]

Timeout Ep. 5: Unpacking Indonesia’s Music Copyrights Landscape Beyond Song Creation

Jakarta, 1 October 2024 – For many musicians in Indonesia, a successful work does not necessarily translate into financial gain. This is often the direct consequence of musicians’ limited understanding of the country’s legal practices surrounding music copyrights protection. It is a concerning fact, considering that many rely on royalties as their main or even […]

Timeout Ep. 3 | IP 101: Safeguarding IP to Safeguard Sustainable Economic Opportunities

Jakarta, June 28, 2024 – The discussion surrounding intellectual property (IP) does not end with the ideation and creation of a work. Protecting the ownership of a work is very important, and yet this is something many creative industry players in Indonesia have not fully understood. Consequently, they would often miss out on the immense […]