This Is What Will Happen If Warkop Is Desperate To Continue Duplication Of DKI Warkop

Warkop DKI. [Instagram/indrowarkop_original]

JAKARTA - Strictly speaking, Indro Warkop and the DKI Warkop Institute have asked Warkop fronted by Alfin (Indro), Sepriadi (Dono) and Alfred (Kasino) to find another name. This is related to the DKI Warkop Institute's exclusive contract with Falcon Pictures.

"It's difficult to have any discussion, the Warkop Institute has strictly not allowed it, there is no more discussion about this intellectual property rights. The door is closed because the Warkop Institute has rights, the Warkop Institute already has an exclusive agreement with PT Falcon," he said.

"So to be clear, for Warkopi and those who regulate it, stay away from the name Warkop. Because the content is beyond my responsibility. As for content, you are dealing with PH," he added.

"Regarding the protection of trademark rights, the DKI Warkop Institute warns that Warkop should no longer use the name "Warkopi" and change the name of the group that is currently being used within a period of no later than 7 (seven) calendar days from October 6," said Satrio, his son. Dono, Wednesday, October 6th.

Warkop DKI has 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.

The right to use Warkop DKI is currently exclusively held by Falcon Pictures. Until now, Falcon Pictures has not given an official response regarding the appearance of Warkopi. However, Indro said that Falcon's producer had contacted him.

"I was asked if I knew there was a Warkopi? I said I knew. That's why we made a discount. Because this is a form of our responsibility for an exclusive contract. Regarding content, Warkopi has to deal with Falcon Pictures," he said.

"Until now, we are still prioritizing family settlements. If it is still rolling in the future, then we will think about what steps to take," added Hanna, Kasino's daughter.

Indro hopes that they can work creatively without the shadow of Warkop. "Believe me you have to be yourself, no one imitates success. Artists are impossible to replace, but living under someone's shadow will not achieve what you think," he messaged.

"I encourage you to be creative. Moreover, you like to joke, it's capital. If netizens say it's similar, it's because you took that path. There can't be demand if there is supply," said Indro Warkop.