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DGIP cracks down on IP violators, destroys Rp 5.35 billion worth of counterfeit goods
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(Courtesy of the Directorate General of Intellectual Property of the Law and Human Rights Ministry)
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he Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) has destroyed counterfeit goods that violated intellectual property (IP) rights, with an estimated total loss exceeding Rp 5 billion. This decisive action aims to deter perpetrators of IP violations in Indonesia.
The destroyed items included counterfeit products of renowned brands such as Lego, Comotomo, Mimi White, MT NG Shan, Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin shoes, Tokai gas lighters, Honda spare parts, Orion Choco Pie, food packaging, generators and Harley Davidson merchandise. This firm measure underscores the government’s commitment to safeguarding IP rights and fostering fair business competition in the country. These violations involved 11 registered trademarks and one industrial design.
Director General of Intellectual Property Razilu emphasized that the destruction was not merely symbolic but a concrete step in combating IP violations. "This destruction sends a strong message from the DGIP that there is no room for intellectual property violations in Indonesia. We aim to ensure that violators face strict sanctions in accordance with the law," Razilu stated during the event on Dec. 12 at the Law and Human Rights Ministry compound in Jakarta.
Razilu further highlighted the importance of protecting the rights of IP holders. “Intellectual property owners deserve justice. They have invested time, effort and creativity into producing high-quality products. By destroying these counterfeit goods, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting their hard work,” he added.
The "2024 IP Violation Case Exposure and Evidence Destruction" event also emphasized the DGIP’s role in creating a healthy business climate. Razilu noted that IP violations not only harm brand owners but also disrupt the economic structure.
“With this initiative, we hope to deter violators while supporting fair business competition as mandated by the President’s Asta Cita vision,” said director of legal enforcement, police Comr. Arie Ardian Rishadi.
According to Arie, the decisive measures also aim to raise public awareness about the importance of respecting IP rights. He urged consumers to be more vigilant and avoid purchasing counterfeit goods. “Every consumer plays a role in eradicating IP violations by choosing authentic and high-quality products,” he explained.
The event was a collaborative effort involving several government agencies under the IP Task Force, including Customs and Excise, the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM), the Communications and Digital Ministry and the Criminal Investigation Agency of the National Police. This time, the DGIP also partnered with the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) to track IP violations in cyberspace.
Additionally, the DGIP invited collaboration under the penta-helix approach to strengthen the IP protection system in Indonesia. The public and business entities, both individuals and corporations, were encouraged to protect their IP, such as copyrights, patents, trademarks, industrial designs, trade secrets and integrated circuit layout designs, by registering them with the DGIP. It was noted that IP violations are complaint-based, requiring rights holders to report offenses to the DGIP or related authorities.
