Event Reports

On May 4, EuroCham Indonesia supported the SSEK Law Firm Event on Indonesia’s Risk-Based Licensing Framework (OSS): Bridging Interpretation and Real-World Application, held at SSEK Law Firm, which brought together stakeholders for an in-depth discussion on bridging regulatory interpretation and real-world application.

The session featured Dr. Riyatno from BKPM as a key speaker, who provided valuable insights into the implementation of BKPM Regulation No. 5 of 2025 and its practical impact on investment structuring, licensing, and compliance. The discussion, led by Aldilla Stephanie Suwana (Partner at SSEK Law Firm), also covered key topics such as environmental licensing requirements, KBLI classifications, and OSS verification processes.

EuroCham appreciates SSEK Law Firm for hosting this insightful session and remains committed to supporting constructive dialogue between regulators and the business community to enhance regulatory clarity and investment facilitation in Indonesia.

On 4 May, EuroCham attended an online public consultation about the Draft Copyright Law (Rancangan Undang-Undang Hak Cipta), which focused on updating Indonesia’s 2014 Copyright Law to address artificial intelligence, digital platforms, royalty governance, and new rights such as resale rights, public lending rights, and journalistic works.

Regarding AI and copyright, the draft proposal would protect works created with AI assistance only where there is meaningful human creative contribution—specifically human conception, curation, and aesthetic choice—while fully AI-generated works without human intellectual involvement would not receive protection. On royalty governance, the draft strengthens the role of Collective Management Organizations (LMKs), establishes a National Collective Management Commission (KMKN) for supervision, and introduces a royalty endowment fund for unidentified or disputed rightsholders.

Several participants proposed raising LMK operational fees from 4% to 20%, citing international benchmarks. The draft also introduces new rights including resale rights for original visual art and photography inspired by the European model, freedom of panorama for public artworks, public lending rights for libraries, and extended protection terms for performers and phonogram producers. In addition, press companies would be recognized as holders of related rights for journalistic works across print, electronic, and digital channels.

Participants raised concerns including the need for clearer definitions of fair use, protection for independent creators outside LMKs, transition challenges from consolidating existing LMKs, and the importance of a national music database. Some cautioned that strict licensing for AI text and data mining could hinder innovation, suggesting Indonesia benchmark flexible jurisdictions such as Japan and Singapore.

EuroCham appreciates the opportunity to provide input and remains committed to supporting a modern, transparent, and innovation-friendly copyright framework in Indonesia.