Improving The Welfare of the Balinese People Through the Protection of Communal Intellectual Property
Putu Ayu Sriasih Wesna

Warmadewa University

Abstract

Intellectual property rights are exclusive rights to enjoy economically the results of an intellectual creativity. In general, ownership of intellectual property rights can be grouped into 2 (two) parts, namely: personal/individual intellectual property ownership and communal/group intellectual property ownership. Personal intellectual rights are intellectual rights that are fully owned by individuals or groups of individuals with or without submitting an application to the State to obtain a monopoly right on economic exploitation, while communal intellectual rights are intellectual rights that are fully owned by a group of people who live in a place permanently. In this regard, communal intellectual property rights in Indonesia are divided into three, namely traditional cultural expressions, traditional knowledge, genetic resources and potential geographic indications. Indonesia as a member of the WTO has generally ratified the TRIPS Agreement, and subsequently enacted legislation in accordance with the TRIPS Agreement. The Balinese government in particular has made efforts to protect communal intellectual property with the aim of increasing the economic value of a local product containing intellectual property, especially communal intellectual property.

Keywords: community welfare, bali, protection, communal intellectual property

Topic: Intelectual Property Rights