Check Here! How to Register a Computer Program Copyright

KH friends may not know much, that computer programs aka software such as video games, or entertainment platforms that we usually use everyday such as Youtube or Spotify can be registered as intellectual property rights (IPR) to the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI) Kemenkumham. Yes, initially computer programs or software were not included in the category of intellectual property protected by law. It was only in the late 80s that there was a strong response from software companies and the US Government to include these computer programs in IPR protection. Then Indonesia also made amendments to the Copyright Law (UU) which classifies computer programs into written works. So, programmers have rights and can sue if there are users who violate the provisions or claim the software. Computer programs are one of the works protected under the provisions of Article 40 paragraph (1) of Law Number 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright (Copyright Law). Where Article 1 point 9 of the Copyright Law defines a computer program as “… a set of instructions expressed in the form of language, code, scheme, or in any form intended to make a computer work to perform certain functions or to achieve certain results”.

Well, to strengthen the proof of ownership of this computer program, KH Friend needs to register it officially with the DJKI Kemenkumham. Why? Because with this proof of copyright registration, KH pals as programmers or creators have rights to the work of computer programs and are not misused by others for their interests. So in other words, this copyright registration acts as a security guarantee of a computer program or software so that it can become strong evidence in the event of a legal dispute related to copyright in the future.

Benefits of Registering a Computer Program Copyright

In addition, officially registering a computer program copyright with the DGKI will also provide the following benefits:

Provides Additional Benefits

By registering copyright, it means that Sobat KH as the owner or rights holder of the program has exclusive rights, one of which is in the form of economic rights. Where Sobat KH can utilize the program for profit, such as by publishing, duplicating and distributing, and performing the creation.

Well, if there are third parties who want to use your computer program, they must also pay royalties or licenses from the software you created. This right can bring passive income for you as a computer program copyright holder.

As an Asset

The next good news is that computer program copyright can be an intangible asset, especially for those of you who use this work of creation for business and corporate purposes. Computer programs or software that have been registered with the DGKI can support the branding needs of a business or company to attract consumers and investors who will later help with financial capital. Thus, this copyright is very valuable for business progress. Copyrights that protect all forms of ideas and works of Friend KH are also an important asset for the recognition of the invention or creation of a computer program. No other party can recognize it, except with a license processed through an agreement with the copyright holder.

Reducing Plagiarism

Plagiarism is very detrimental to various parties. In work, plagiarism is very disturbing and threatening. Therefore, with the recognition and validation of copyright, all parties will recognize your computer program. So, plagiarism can be minimized because all your work is protected by law.

KH Contact

How, of course now KH Friend is no longer hesitant not to register the copyright of your computer program? Then, how to register the copyright of a computer program to the DJKI? Well, to do copyright registration for computer programs, KH pals can contact Kontrak Hukum.

Kontrak Hukum is a digital smart platform that provides trusted, affordable, and complete legal services, one of which is copyright registration for computer programs. The price offered is also very affordable, you know! Only with fees starting from IDR 2 million, Kontrak Hukum will help the process of recording your computer program creation to be protected by law easily.

No need to worry, because the process only requires an estimated time of 2 working days and of course all data and information of KH Friend is guaranteed to be safe and protected. Immediately visit the page https://kontrakhukum.com/kekayaan-intelektual/ or contact us via the following link Ask KH.