The development of the digital economy and health industry is driving\nthe need for updates to intellectual property regulations in Indonesia.\nIssues surrounding the protection of digital music creators to the\ngovernance of pharmaceutical patents were focal points at an academic\nforum held by the Faculty of Law at the University of Pelita Harapan\n(UPH).<\/p>\n
The Faculty of Law at the University of Pelita Harapan, through its\nDoctoral Law Study Programme, held a Public Examination of Doctoral\nDissertation Research Results at the UPH Postgraduate Campus in\nSemanggi, Jakarta, at the end of April. This event formed part of the\n30th Anniversary celebrations of the UPH Faculty of Law, themed \u201cRooted\nin Justice, Growing with Legal Certainty, and Bearing Fruit for Human\nBenefit.\u201d<\/p>\n
The open scientific forum was attended by 140 participants from\nacademia, regulators, legal practitioners, the music industry, and the\npharmaceutical sector. The cross-sectoral presence demonstrated high\ninterest in updating intellectual property laws to address technological\nadvancements and societal needs.<\/p>\n
Dean of the UPH Faculty of Law, Velliana Tanaya, stated that a\ndissertation represents the highest form of academic accountability. \u201cA\ndissertation is the most serious academic statement, an argument built\nover years, tested repeatedly, and accountable to the scientific\ncommunity,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The first research was presented by Riyo Hanggoro Prasetyo, who\nhighlighted distortions in legal protection for creators in the\nimplementation of mechanical rights for songs in the streaming era in\nIndonesia. The study assessed that the growth of the digital music\nindustry has not been accompanied by improved welfare for creators.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe growth of the digital music industry does not automatically mean\nwelfare for creators. Our legal framework is lagging and has not aligned\nitself with the ontology of digital reproduction,\u201d said Riyo.<\/p>\n
Through the concept of Music Ecosystem Justice, the research offers\nlegal updates based on four dimensions of justice: distributive,\nstructural, institutional, and relational. The proposals include\nreformulating the definition of digital reproduction, strengthening the\ngovernance of mechanical rights, and optimising royalty management\ninstitutions to be more transparent and creator-friendly.<\/p>\n
The second research was presented by Raymond Rubianto Tjandrawinata,\nwho proposed a Progressive Equitable Pharmaceutical Patent Model within\nthe national intellectual property legal system. He argued that\npharmaceutical patents cannot be positioned as absolute exclusive rights\nbut must be subject to social functions and public health interests.\n\u201cThe norms for patenting according to the law do not need to be changed,\nbut how patents are used must truly be directed towards the interests of\nthe Indonesian people,\u201d emphasised Raymond.<\/p>\n
Through the concept of innovation steward, Raymond urged the state to\nplay an active role in managing the innovation ecosystem by integrating\nthe Directorate General of Intellectual Property, BPOM, the Ministry of\nHealth, BPJS, and LKPP to accelerate public access to modern medicines\nwithout hindering national pharmaceutical innovation.<\/p>\n
The Head of the Doctoral Law Study Programme at FH UPH, who also\nserved as promoter for both candidates, Henry Soelistyo Budi, said the\nforum represents academic accountability. \u201cLet us all examine whether\nthe methodology used is truly valid and whether the research findings\nproduced are scientifically sound,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
The forum proceeded dynamically with substantive responses from\nacademics, regulators, and practitioners. The discussions revealed that\nissues of digital copyright and pharmaceutical patents are at a critical\nphase for national regulatory updates.<\/p>\n
Through this 30th Anniversary event, the UPH Faculty of Law\nreaffirmed the university\u2019s role as a space for dialectics between legal\ntheory and practice, while encouraging the birth of relevant,\nprogressive legal ideas that provide real benefits to society.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/academics-urge-more-adaptive-intellectual-property-regulations-1778183823", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }