27 May 2025
Anita Kartika Pasaribu
FIB USU PR - On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the Ethnomusicology Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, held a Seminar "Intellectual Property in the Performing Arts: Law Enforcement and Its Issues" as an effort to increase understanding among the academic community and the general public regarding the importance of legal protection for performing arts works.
This seminar highlighted various strategic issues related to intellectual property in the performing arts field, particularly those related to copyright and related rights. In their presentations, the speakers explained that performing arts works are the result of intellectual creativity that has economic, social, and cultural value, thus requiring clear and sustainable legal protection.
Furthermore, various issues frequently arising in intellectual property law enforcement were discussed, such as artists' lack of understanding of applicable regulations, weak documentation of works, and the challenges of law enforcement amidst the development of digital technology. These conditions often lead to copyright infringement, whether in the form of duplication, unauthorized re-performance, or unauthorized distribution of works.
Through a discussion session, participants were encouraged to understand preventative measures that can be taken to protect performing arts works, including through work registration, increasing legal literacy, and collaboration between artists, academics, and relevant institutions. The seminar also emphasized the important role of educational institutions in providing ongoing education regarding intellectual property.
By holding this seminar, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences hopes to build collective awareness of the importance of legal protection for the performing arts, while also encouraging the creation of a fair, sustainable arts ecosystem that respects the rights of creators.
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