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VOL. 11, ISSUE 7 (2025)
Micro, small, and medium enterprises trademarks and legal certainty in Indonesia: A law and development approach
Authors
Haposan Paulus Batubara
Abstract
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
represent a significant driver of Indonesia’s economic development. However,
many MSMEs face legal uncertainty in protecting their intellectual property
rights, particularly in the field of trademarks. This article examines the
Indonesian government's role in providing legal certainty for MSME trademarks
through the lens of the Law and Development theory. It analyses the existing
legal frameworks, institutional mechanisms, and policy implementations aimed at
facilitating trademark registration and protection for MSMEs. Employing a
normative-juridical approach supported by empirical observations, the study
reveals a persistent gap between regulatory intentions and practical outcomes,
largely due to limited legal literacy, bureaucratic barriers, and lack of
access to legal assistance. The findings suggest that a more inclusive and
development-oriented legal infrastructure is essential to ensure equitable
access to trademark protection. By integrating legal reform with
capacity-building initiatives, the state can enhance legal certainty and foster
innovation and competitiveness among Indonesian MSMEs.
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Pages:10-14
How to cite this article:
Haposan Paulus Batubara "Micro, small, and medium enterprises trademarks and legal certainty in Indonesia: A law and development approach". International Journal of Law, Vol 11, Issue 7, 2025, Pages 10-14
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