The Status of Brand Registration in Law Number 20 of 2016

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The Juridical Aspect of the Same Brand Registration as a Well-Known Brand for the Class/Service Class that is not Similar in Terms of Law Number 20 Year 2016 concerning Brand and Geographical Indications (Study of Decision Number 80/Brand/2010/Pn.Niaga.jkt.Pst)

Introduction

In the world of business, a brand is a vital component that distinguishes a company's products or services from those of its competitors. A brand is a sign that can be in the form of images or names used to identify products or companies in the market. According to Law Number 20 of 2016 concerning Brand and Geographical Indications, a brand is defined as "a sign that can be displayed graphically in the form of images, logos, names, words, letters, numbers, color arrangements, in the form of two dimensions and/or three dimensions, sound, hologram, or a combination of two or more elements to distinguish goods and/or services produced by people or legal entities in trading activities." The protection of a brand is very necessary when a brand violation occurs.

The Status of Brand Registration in Law Number 20 of 2016

In the legal context, there are several problems that need to be analyzed. First, what is the status of the registration of brand rights in Law Number 20 of 2016? Second, what is the regulation of the legal registration of the brand if you register a brand with a name that has been registered but different types of goods/services? Third, what is the juridical aspect related to the same brand registration status as a well-known brand for the class/service class that is not similar in decision number 80/brand/2010/pn.niaga.jkt.pst? To answer these questions, this research uses a normative juridical method that analyzes problems from the legal point of view based on applicable regulations.

The Regulation of Brand Registration

According to Law Number 20 of 2016, a brand cannot be registered if it is contrary to the ideology of the state, legislation, morality, religion, decency, or public order. In addition, the registered brand may not contain elements that can mislead the community. If someone registers the same brand for different types of goods/services, the registered brand owner has the right to submit the cancellation and elimination of the brand registration in accordance with the provisions in the 2016 brand law. The article in the Brand Law, both contained in the 2001 Brand Law and the 2016 Brand Law, as contained in Article 21 paragraph (1) letter b and C, and Article 21 paragraph (3).

Additional Analysis and Explanation

Brand registration is an important aspect in the protection of intellectual property in Indonesia. The brand registration process not only involves fulfilling administrative requirements, but also in-depth analysis of the existence of the brand in the market. This is important to ensure that registration does not interfere with existing brands, especially well-known brands that have extensive recognition in the community.

The Importance of Supervision and Law Enforcement

Legal Decision in Case Number 80/Brand/2010/PN.Niaga.JKT.Pst shows the importance of supervision and law enforcement in terms of brand. This decision confirms that the law protects the famous brand from brand registration that can confuse the public, even though the intended goods or services are different. Thus, the law provides extra protection against brands that have been proven to be famous in the community.

The Right to Object or Dispute

In addition, the brand owner who feels disadvantaged by the same brand registration has the right to submit an objection or dispute in court. This process confirms that brand registration is not just a formality, but also involves the responsibility to maintain clarity and justice in the market. This reflects the integrity of the legal system that seeks to protect the rights of brand owners and public interests.

Conclusion

By understanding the juridical aspects of the same brand registration as famous brands, it is hoped that business people can be more careful in choosing their brand names. In addition, the community is also expected to be smarter in recognizing existing brands, so that brand violations can be minimized and justice in the field of trade can be upheld.

Recommendations

Based on the analysis and explanation above, the following recommendations can be made:

Business people should be more careful in choosing their brand names to avoid brand violations.
The community should be smarter in recognizing existing brands to minimize brand violations.
The government should increase supervision and law enforcement in terms of brand registration to protect the rights of brand owners and public interests.
The court should provide extra protection against brands that have been proven to be famous in the community.

Future Research

This research can be continued by analyzing the impact of brand registration on the economy and society. In addition, further research can be conducted to explore the relationship between brand registration and intellectual property rights.

Limitations of the Study

This study has several limitations. First, the study only focuses on the juridical aspect of brand registration. Second, the study only analyzes the regulation of brand registration in Law Number 20 of 2016. Third, the study only examines the decision of Case Number 80/Brand/2010/PN.Niaga.JKT.Pst.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the juridical aspect of the same brand registration as a well-known brand for the class/service class that is not similar in terms of Law Number 20 Year 2016 concerning Brand and Geographical Indications is an important issue that needs to be analyzed. This study provides an overview of the regulation of brand registration and the importance of supervision and law enforcement in terms of brand. The study also highlights the right to object or dispute in court and the need for business people to be more careful in choosing their brand names.
Q&A: The Juridical Aspect of the Same Brand Registration as a Well-Known Brand for the Class/Service Class that is not Similar in Terms of Law Number 20 Year 2016 concerning Brand and Geographical Indications

Q: What is the definition of a brand according to Law Number 20 of 2016?

A: According to Law Number 20 of 2016, a brand is defined as "a sign that can be displayed graphically in the form of images, logos, names, words, letters, numbers, color arrangements, in the form of two dimensions and/or three dimensions, sound, hologram, or a combination of two or more elements to distinguish goods and/or services produced by people or legal entities in trading activities."

Q: What is the status of the registration of brand rights in Law Number 20 of 2016?

A: According to Law Number 20 of 2016, a brand cannot be registered if it is contrary to the ideology of the state, legislation, morality, religion, decency, or public order. In addition, the registered brand may not contain elements that can mislead the community.

Q: What is the regulation of the legal registration of the brand if you register a brand with a name that has been registered but different types of goods/services?

A: If someone registers the same brand for different types of goods/services, the registered brand owner has the right to submit the cancellation and elimination of the brand registration in accordance with the provisions in the 2016 brand law.

Q: What is the juridical aspect related to the same brand registration status as a well-known brand for the class/service class that is not similar in decision number 80/brand/2010/pn.niaga.jkt.pst?

A: The juridical aspect related to the same brand registration status as a well-known brand for the class/service class that is not similar in decision number 80/brand/2010/pn.niaga.jkt.pst is that the law protects the famous brand from brand registration that can confuse the public, even though the intended goods or services are different.

Q: What is the importance of supervision and law enforcement in terms of brand registration?

A: The importance of supervision and law enforcement in terms of brand registration is to protect the rights of brand owners and public interests. This is reflected in the decision of Case Number 80/Brand/2010/PN.Niaga.JKT.Pst, which confirms that the law provides extra protection against brands that have been proven to be famous in the community.

Q: What is the right to object or dispute in court?

A: The brand owner who feels disadvantaged by the same brand registration has the right to submit an objection or dispute in court. This process confirms that brand registration is not just a formality, but also involves the responsibility to maintain clarity and justice in the market.

Q: What are the recommendations for business people and the community?

A: The recommendations for business people and the community are to be more careful in choosing their brand names and to be smarter in recognizing existing brands, so that brand violations can be minimized and justice in the field of trade can be upheld.

Q: What are the limitations of this study?

A: The limitations of this study are that it only focuses on the juridical aspect of brand registration, only analyzes the regulation of brand registration in Law Number 20 of 2016, and only examines the decision of Case Number 80/Brand/2010/PN.Niaga.JKT.Pst.

Q: What are the future research directions?

A: The future research directions are to analyze the impact of brand registration on the economy and society, and to explore the relationship between brand registration and intellectual property rights.

Q: What is the conclusion of this study?

A: The conclusion of this study is that the juridical aspect of the same brand registration as a well-known brand for the class/service class that is not similar in terms of Law Number 20 Year 2016 concerning Brand and Geographical Indications is an important issue that needs to be analyzed. This study provides an overview of the regulation of brand registration and the importance of supervision and law enforcement in terms of brand.