A legal dispute in Indonesia has arisen between PT Agung Pratama Wibawa and PT Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia and producer Fadli Hasan (known professionally as F4dli) over the hit song "Aku Dah Lupa." The Plaintiff alleges that the Defendants engaged in the unauthorized commercial use of the song, which became a massive viral phenomenon in 2025 and early 2026. Originally released in February 2025, "Aku Dah Lupa" performed by the TikToker duo Zia & Mikky gained traction

The main recent Anti-Piracy Law & Regulatory changes in Asia over the last 6 months : Vietnam (New 2025 IP Law & E-commerce Rules): Effective April 2026, Vietnam’s amended IP law strengthens enforcement against intermediaries. New rules require large digital platforms to move beyond "notice-and-takedown" to a "notice-and-staydown" mechanism, using automatic filters to prevent pirated content from reappearing. Indonesia (Global Royalty Initiative): In October 2025, Indonesi

Indonesia has proposed an initiative, primarily through the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), to establish a new international legal framework for regulating copyright royalties, especially in the digital environment. While the main legal instrument is being championed at WIPO, Indonesia has also engaged in regional diplomacy through forums like ASEAN to gather support and build consensus for this global push. Here is a breakdown of the proposal: 1. Core Go

The heirs of Indonesian artist Henk Ngantung sued PT Fast Food Indonesia Tbk (KFC's Indonesian franchisee) for copyright infringement. The dispute arose from KFC's use of artwork which reproduced the iconic Tugu Selamat Datang (Welcome Monument) in Jakarta without consent. The artwork was originally created by Ngantung then made into the Tugu Selamat Datang (Welcome Monument) in Jakarta, completed in 1962. The heirs, as rightful copyright holders now, claimed KFC used the art