Intellectual Property Rights and Global Trade Challenges: A Comparison of Protection Systems in Indonesia and Asean Countries

Abstract

Intellectual property rights (IPR) protection has a very important role in dealing with the dynamics of global trade. Along with the increase in international transactions and the development of digital technology, the challenges of safeguarding intellectual property rights are increasingly complex. This study aims to analyze the comparison of intellectual property protection systems in Indonesia and ASEAN countries, as well as how the challenges faced by each country in the context of global trade. The approach used is comparative legal research by examining regulations and policies related to intellectual property in Indonesia and several ASEAN countries, such as Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia. The results show that although ASEAN countries have harmonized their intellectual property protection systems through the ASEAN IPRs Agreement and international agreements such as the TRIPS Agreement, there are differences in the implementation and legal oversight between these countries. Indonesia faces challenges in terms of law enforcement against intellectual property infringement, while countries such as Singapore and Malaysia have stronger protection systems thanks to stricter and more modern policies. In addition, the protection system implemented in Indonesia still has gaps in terms of adjusting to the development of digital technology and e-commerce, which is a major challenge in protecting intellectual property rights. This study concludes that to face global trade challenges, Indonesia needs to strengthen supervision, increase public legal awareness, and carry out legal reforms to adapt to international standards and technological developments.