{"id":15314,"date":"2025-04-25T13:53:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T06:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investinasia.id\/blog\/?p=15314"},"modified":"2025-09-02T10:01:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T03:01:38","slug":"excluded-works-from-copyright-in-indonesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investinasia.id\/blog\/excluded-works-from-copyright-in-indonesia\/","title":{"rendered":"What Works Are Not Protected by Copyright in Indonesia?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When discussing creative ownership and protection, understanding what is not<\/em> covered under copyright is just as crucial as knowing what is<\/em>. In Indonesia, copyright law has clear parameters, rooted in Law No. 28 of 2014, that define both the scope and the limits of copyright protection. For creators, businesses, educators, and legal professionals, this distinction can prevent misunderstandings and legal pitfalls.<\/p>\n

Legal Framework: Law No. 28 of 2014 on Copyright<\/h2>\n
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Excluded Works from Copyright in Indonesia (pexels.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Indonesia\u2019s current copyright regime is governed by Law No. 28 of 2014<\/strong>, which replaced the older Regulation No. 19 of 2002. This law defines a \u201ccreation\u201d (ciptaan<\/em>) as a work in the realm of science, art, or literature that is born from skill, thought, or inspiration\u2014and crucially, expressed in a tangible form<\/strong>. Without this requirement, no protection is granted.<\/p>\n

While this law extensively covers eligible works, it also explicitly outlines what falls outside<\/em> its protection.<\/p>\n

Also read;<\/strong> What Is the Difference Between a Copyright and a Patent?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Categories of Works Not Protected by Copyright<\/h2>\n
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    Ideas and Abstract Concepts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Like many international copyright systems, Indonesian law protects only the expression<\/strong> of ideas, not the ideas themselves. Excluded items include:<\/p>\n