Warkop DKI Has Registered 4 Brands, Warkopi Has No Chance In Commercialization Without Permission

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JAKARTA - Director General of Intellectual Property of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights Freddy Harris said Warkop should have a permit because the Warkop DKI Institute has registered a trademark.

"If you look at the copyright, the three young people use the names Kasino, Dono, and Indro, of course, this must be licensed. If Warkop is used as a trademark, of course, it can't be done without permission because Warkop DKI already has a brand," said Freddy today, September 27.

Freddy claims this is related to intellectual property rights. According to him, as long as there is no economic value, it's okay.

“Intellectual property rights are related to economic value. If there is no economic value, maybe it's okay, but what happens the three of them will get, for example, honorariums, stage contracts, and so on, that should be regulated,” said Freddy.

They said Warkop DKI had registered the trademark with agenda numbers IDM000047322, IDM000551495, IDM000557440, and IDM000557441.

These four brands have the right to commercialize entertainment services, providing training, leasing sports land, sports facilities and cultural activities, entertainment or educational group services, book publishing, educational services, film production, organizing exhibitions for cultural and educational purposes.

In addition, Warkop DKI is also registered for the presentation of live performances, organization of performances, producing performances, recording studio services, rental of show decorations, television entertainment, publishing scripts other than for advertising or publicity, film studios; printed matter; wrapping paper; painting; gallery; showrooms; café; food/beverage catering; and restaurants.

Freddy explained that Warkop may have violated copyright due to appearances in the media (television) by taking several scenes in Warkop DKI.

It is known that they also made a sketch on YouTube where according to Freddy, if you have put AdSense then it is the same as being commercialized. If the mark is not registered, then it's fine if someone wants to use it.