The Necessity of Legal Protection for Geographical Indications within a Sui Generis Framework

Rohmat Rohmat; David Chuah Cee Wei

doi:10.47268/ballrev.v6i1.2449

The Necessity of Legal Protection for Geographical Indications within a Sui Generis Framework

Rohmat Rohmat⁽¹⁾, David Chuah Cee Wei⁽²⁾

(1) Master of Law Student, Faculty of Law, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia

(2) Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
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Abstract

Introduction: Legal and political activities are inherently interconnected in the pursuit of creating fair and just products for society. This relationship exists because the process of lawmaking, as reflected in statutory regulations, is inseparable from political activity. From an intellectual property perspective, geographical elements can serve both as trademarks and as indicators of a product's regional origin. This dual function creates regulatory overlap between trademark laws and geographical indication protections.

Purposes of the Research: This research was conducted to assess the urgency of establishing a sui generis law for geographical indications.

Methods of the Research: This research is normatively juridical with a statutory approach and a conceptual approach.

Results Main Findings of the Research: The TRIPs Agreement emphasizes that Geographical Indications (GIs) constitute a distinct intellectual property regime, separate from trademarks. The legal policy established in Law Number 20 of 2016 aims to protect both moral and economic rights while preventing violations of communally owned GIs. Substantively, sui generis protection streamlines the registration process for GIs and enhances public participation in their registration and protection, aligning with Indonesia's legal and political direction on GI regulation.

Keywords

Geographical Indications; Legal Politics; Sui Generis.

DOI

10.47268/ballrev.v6i1.2449

Published

2025-03-31

How To Cite

APA: Rohmat, R., & Wei, D.C. (2025). The Necessity of Legal Protection for Geographical Indications within a Sui Generis Framework. Batulis Civil Law Review, 6(1), 19-32. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/ballrev.v6i1.2449.

IEEE: R. Rohmat, and D.C. Wei, "The Necessity of Legal Protection for Geographical Indications within a Sui Generis Framework", Batulis Civ. Law Rev., vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 19-32, Mar. 2025. Accessed on: Apr. 17, 2025. [Online]. Available DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/ballrev.v6i1.2449

Harvard: Rohmat, R., and Wei, D.C., (2025). "The Necessity of Legal Protection for Geographical Indications within a Sui Generis Framework". Batulis Civil Law Review, Volume 6(1), pp. 19-32. [Online]. Available DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/ballrev.v6i1.2449 (Accessed on: 17 April 2025)

Chicago: Rohmat, Rohmat, and David Chuah Cee Wei. "The Necessity of Legal Protection for Geographical Indications within a Sui Generis Framework." Batulis Civil Law Review 6, no. 1 (March 31, 2025): 19-32. Accessed April 17, 2025. doi:10.47268/ballrev.v6i1.2449

Vancouver: Rohmat R, Wei DC. The Necessity of Legal Protection for Geographical Indications within a Sui Generis Framework. Batulis Civ. Law Rev. [Internet]. 2025 Mar 31 [cited 2025 Apr 17];6(1):19-32. Available from: https://doi.org/10.47268/ballrev.v6i1.2449

MLA 8th: Rohmat, Rohmat, and David Chuah Cee Wei. "The Necessity of Legal Protection for Geographical Indications within a Sui Generis Framework." Batulis Civil Law Review, vol. 6, no. 1, 31 Mar. 2025, pp. 19-32, doi:10.47268/ballrev.v6i1.2449. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

BibTeX:

@article{BALLREV2449,
		author = {Rohmat Rohmat and David Wei},
		title = {The Necessity of Legal Protection for Geographical Indications within a Sui Generis Framework},
		journal = {Batulis Civil Law Review},
		volume = {6},
		number = {1},
		year = {2025},
		keywords = {Geographical Indications; Legal Politics; Sui Generis.},
		abstract = {Introduction: Legal and political activities are inherently interconnected in the pursuit of creating fair and just products for society. This relationship exists because the process of lawmaking, as reflected in statutory regulations, is inseparable from political activity. From an intellectual property perspective, geographical elements can serve both as trademarks and as indicators of a product's regional origin. This dual function creates regulatory overlap between trademark laws and geographical indication protections.Purposes of the Research: This research was conducted to assess the urgency of establishing a sui generis law for geographical indications.Methods of the Research: This research is normatively juridical with a statutory approach and a conceptual approach.Results Main Findings of the Research: The TRIPs Agreement emphasizes that Geographical Indications (GIs) constitute a distinct intellectual property regime, separate from trademarks. The legal policy established in Law Number 20 of 2016 aims to protect both moral and economic rights while preventing violations of communally owned GIs. Substantively, sui generis protection streamlines the registration process for GIs and enhances public participation in their registration and protection, aligning with Indonesia's legal and political direction on GI regulation.},
				issn = {2746-8151},		pages = {19--32}			doi = {10.47268/ballrev.v6i1.2449},
				url = {https://fhukum.unpatti.ac.id/jurnal/ballrev/article/view/2449}
		}

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2.	Creator	Author's name, affiliation, country	Rohmat Rohmat; Master of Law Student, Faculty of Law, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang; Indonesia

2.	Creator	Author's name, affiliation, country	David Chuah Cee Wei; Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor; Malaysia

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4.	Description	Abstract	Introduction: Legal and political activities are inherently interconnected in the pursuit of creating fair and just products for society. This relationship exists because the process of lawmaking, as reflected in statutory regulations, is inseparable from political activity. From an intellectual property perspective, geographical elements can serve both as trademarks and as indicators of a product's regional origin. This dual function creates regulatory overlap between trademark laws and geographical indication protections.Purposes of the Research: This research was conducted to assess the urgency of establishing a sui generis law for geographical indications.Methods of the Research: This research is normatively juridical with a statutory approach and a conceptual approach.Results Main Findings of the Research: The TRIPs Agreement emphasizes that Geographical Indications (GIs) constitute a distinct intellectual property regime, separate from trademarks. The legal policy established in Law Number 20 of 2016 aims to protect both moral and economic rights while preventing violations of communally owned GIs. Substantively, sui generis protection streamlines the registration process for GIs and enhances public participation in their registration and protection, aligning with Indonesia's legal and political direction on GI regulation.

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