DOI: https://doi.org/10.14710/dilrev.10.2.2025.254-276

FROM PHILOSOPHY TO NORMATIVE CONFIGURATION: A SCOPING REVIEW OF INDONESIAN COPYRIGHT LAW

*Fajar Sugianto orcid scopus publons  -  Faculty of Law, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia
Ellora Sukardi orcid  -  Faculty of Law, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia
Atsuko Yamamoto orcid scopus  -  Ray of Light Incorporation, Japan
Open Access Copyright (c) 2025 Diponegoro Law Review under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0.

Citation Format:
Abstract

The development of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is significantly shaped by John Locke’s theory of property, along with subsequent philosophical discourse, which provides a foundation for granting exclusive rights to creators and inventors. IPR aims to balance the protection of individual interests with the greater public good, while fostering innovation. In the Indonesian context, a comprehensive legal framework and effective enforcement mechanisms are crucial to maintaining this equilibrium, particularly within the domain of copyright law. This research investigates whether Indonesia’s copyright system reflects the philosophical foundations of intellectual property, examines the integration of these principles into legal norms, and evaluates their role in supporting the growth of the national creative economy. Using a scoping review methodology, the study reveals a strong alignment between philosophical principles of ownership and Indonesia’s legal framework. This alignment highlights the dual role of copyright law: protecting individual creators' rights while stimulating a thriving creative economy. Furthermore, the research underscores the importance of balancing the interests of creators, industries, and the public. The study also explores how the Indonesian government has updated copyright legislation to better protect and promote creative industries, acknowledging the significant role of copyright in economic development. Recent policy reforms, such as the restructuring of the National Collective Management Institute (LMKN) and the digitalization of royalty databases, demonstrate a commitment to harmonizing legal practices with philosophical ideals. These reforms reflect an evolving copyright system that adapts to global dynamics, addressing technological challenges while ensuring effective protection of intellectual property rights.

Fulltext View|Download Email colleagues
Keywords: Intellectual Property Rights (IPR); Copyright Law; Philosophical Foundations; Creative Economy; Legal Framework

Article Metrics:

Article Info
Section: Articles
Language : EN
Most cited articles
Index THE FUNCTION OF IDEAL LAW IN PREPARATION REGULATION LEGISLATION IN ORDER TO CREATING EQUITABLE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR E-COMMERCE AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO ICT ACT AND TITLE III OF INDONESIAN CIVIL CODE LEGAL PERSPECTIVE ON ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT, DISTRIBUTION, AND REDEMPTION OF VILLAGE FUND More cited articles
  1. Ardini, Ni Putu Ayu Meylan, Ni Ketut Supasti Dharmawan, and Salwa Putri Hardiyan. “Comparative Analysis of Platform Liability for Illegal Premium Account Sales: A Study of Safe Harbor Principles in Indonesia and the United States.” Masalah-Masalah Hukum 54, no. 3 (November 2025): 372–88. https://doi.org/10.14710/mmh.54.3.2025.372-388
  2. Armitage, David. “John Locke, Carolina, and the Two Treatises of Government.” Political Theory 32, no. 5 (2004): 602–27. https://armitage.scholars.harvard.edu/publications/john-locke-carolina-and-two-treatises-government
  3. Aurelia, Caitlynn Nadya, Velliana Tanaya, Fajar Sugianto, and Atsuko Yamamoto. "Enhancing Fair Use in Protecting Appropriated Artworks: A Comparative Analysis of Safeguarding Indonesian Copyright Law." Lex Scientia Law Review 9, no. 1 (2025): 1181–1222. https://doi.org/10.15294/lslr.v9i1.20570
  4. Betzer, Sarah E. Ingres and the Studio: Women, Painting, History. University of Pennsylvania Press, 2012
  5. Black, Henry Campbell., Joseph R.. Nolan, and Michael J.. Connolly. Black’s Law Dictionary: Definitions of the Terms and Phrases of American and English Jurisprudence, Ancient and Modern, 1990
  6. Boumans, Marcel, and Sabina Leonelli. “Introduction: On the Philosophy of Science in Practice.” Journal for General Philosophy of Science 44, no. 2 (2013): 259–61. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10838-013-9232-6
  7. Cruz, Décio Torres. “Pop Art and Puig’s Polyphonic Pop Narrative.” In The Case of Manuel Puig, 79–114. John Benjamins Publishing Company, 2019. https://doi.org/doi: 10.1075/fillm.13.c2
  8. Damich, Edward J. “The Right of Personality: A Common-Law Basis for the Protection of the Moral Rights of Authors.” Georgia Law Review 21, no. 1 (1987): 1–54. https://heinonline.org/HOL/P?h=hein.journals/geolr23&i=16
  9. Dijk, Niels van. “Legal Theory: From Intellectual Property to Informational Goods.” In Grounds of the Immaterial, 5–32, 2017. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781786432506.00007
  10. Direktorat Jenderal Kekayaan Intelektual. Tegas Berantas Pembajakan Buku, DJKI Jalin Kolaborasi Lintas Sektor. DGIP. July 8, 2025. Accessed November 18, 2025. https://dgip.go.id/artikel/detail-artikel-berita/tegas-berantas-pembajakan-buku-djki-jalin-kolaborasi-lintas-sektor?kategori=Berita%20Resmi%20Desain%20Industri
  11. Drain, Brain. “Committee on Development and Intellectual Property (CDIP),” 2010, 6–9
  12. Fahmi, Fikri Zul, Sierdjan Koster, and Jouke van Dijk. “The Location of Creative Industries in a Developing Country: The Case of Indonesia.” Cities 59 (November 2016): 66–79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2016.06.005
  13. Goh, Benjamin. The Literary Unconscious: Rereading Authorship and Copyright with Kant’s “On the Wrongfulness of Reprinting” (1785). London School of Economics and Political Science, 2022
  14. John Locke. Two Treatises of Government. Reprint ed. New Jersey: Lawbook Exchange, Ltd., 2010
  15. Griffiths, Jonathan, and Luke T. Mcdonagh. “Fundamental Rights and European Intellectual Property Law-the Case of Art 17 (2) of the EU Charter.” In Constructing European Intellectual Property: Achievements and New Perspectives. Edward Elgar, 2013
  16. Hugenholtz, P. Bernt. “A Century of Dutch Copyright Law.” Kluwer Copyright Blog, July 30, 2012. https://legalblogs.wolterskluwer.com/copyright-blog/a-century-of-dutch-copyright-law/
  17. Judijanto, Loso, Chevy Herli SumerliA., Firmansyah Firmansyah, Nuryati Solapari, and Raihana Raihana. “Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing Intellectual Property Rights Protection System for Creative Industry Development in Indonesia.” West Science Law and Human Rights 2, no. 01 (January 2024): 28–35. https://doi.org/10.58812/wslhr.v2i01.605
  18. Kaiser, Marie I. “Normativity in the Philosophy of Science.” Metaphilosophy 50, no. 1–2 (January 1, 2019): 36–62. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/meta.12348
  19. Kementerian Hukum Republik Indonesia. “Pemerintah Indonesia Usulkan Instrumen Hukum Internasional tentang Pengelolaan Royalti dan Publisher Right.” Kemenkum.go.id. October 15, 2025. Accessed November 18, 2025. https://kemenkum.go.id/berita-utama/pemerintah-indonesia-usulkan-instrumen-hukum-internasional-tentang-pengelolaan-royalti-dan-publisher-right
  20. Laffaiza, Nasywa, and Christine S T Kansil. “Review Of The Intellectual Property Directorate General’s Responsibility Regarding the Cancellation of Well-Known Trademark Registration In The Same Class Of Goods.” Delegalata Jurnal Ilmu Hukum 10, no. 1 (2025): 1–10. https://doi.org/10.30596/dll.v10i1.22274
  21. Landes, William M., and Richard A. Posner. “An Economic Analysis of Copyright Law.” The Journal of Legal Studies 18, no. 2 (June 1989): 325–63. https://doi.org/10.1086/468150
  22. Lesperance, R. J. “What Is Intellectual Property?” Canadian Veterinary Journal 35, no. 3 (1994): 185–87. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315592343-9
  23. Maharana, Khirod Chandra, and Shyama Acharya. “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews.” SSRN Electronic Journal 4, no. 5 (2024): 6135–39. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4909110
  24. Markellou, Marina. “Appropriation Art and Cultural Institutions.” Queen Mary Journal of Intellectual Property 3 (April 1, 2013): 145–54. https://doi.org/10.4337/qmjip.2013.02.03
  25. Mayana, Ranti Fauza, Tisni Santika, Yin Yin Win, Jamil Adrian Khalil Matalam, and Ahmad M Ramli. “Legal Issues of Artificial Intelligence–Generated Works: Challenges on Indonesian Copyright Law.” Law Reform 20, no. 1 (2024): 54–75. https://doi.org/10.14710/Lr.V20i1.61262
  26. Merryman, John Henry, Stephen K. Urice, and Simon J. Frankel, eds. “Artists’ Rights in the Works They Create.” In Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts, 6th ed., 96–323. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2025. Cambridge Core. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139811828.004
  27. Nainggolan, Bernard. “Enforcement of Intellectual Property Law in Indonesia.” International Journal of Law Recontruction 6, no. 2 (2022): 317–30. https://dx.doi.org/10.26532/ijlr.v6i2.35991
  28. Naning, Ramdlon. Perihal Hak Cipta Indonesia: Tinjauan Terhadap Auteurswet 1912 Dan Undang‑Undang Hak Cipta 1982. Yogyakarta: Liberty, 1982
  29. Ndoen, Margaritha Rami, and Hesti Monika. “Principles of Fair Use Regarding Cover Versions of Song in a Copyright Protection Perspective (Comparison Between Indonesian and United States Copyright Laws).” Paulus Law Journal 1, no. 1 (September 2019): 1–8. https://ojs.ukipaulus.ac.id/index.php/plj/article/view/464
  30. Neuhouser, Frederick. “Fichte and the Relationship Between Right and Morality.” In Fichte: Historical Contexts/Contemporary Controversies. Humanities Press, 1994
  31. Olsson, Henry. “The TRIPS Agreement, WIPO/CR/KRT/05/1b,” no. January (2005): 1–21. http://www.wipo.int/edocs/mdocs/arab/en/wipo_cr_krt_05/wipo_cr_krt_05_1b.pdf
  32. Paul, Ritu. “Intellectual Property Rights: A Utilitarian Perspective.” SSRN Electronic Journal, no. 2011 (2021): 1–20. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3842429
  33. Priya, Kanu. “Intellectual Property and Hegelian Justification.” NUJS Law Review 1 (2008): 359–66. https://nujslawreview.org/2016/12/04/intellectual-property-and-hegelian-justification/
  34. Riley, Jonathan. “Utilitarianism and Economic Theory.” In The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics, 14205–18. London: Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-349-95189-5_2052
  35. Rowe, Hayley A. “Appropriation in Contemporary Art.” Inquiries Journal/Student Pulse, 2011. http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/a?id=1661
  36. Sajogo, Kenneth Bradley, Fajar Sugianto, and Atsuko Yamamoto. “Comparative Analysis Regarding the Copyright Law on AI-Generated Art Between Indonesian and the United States: Unpacking Indonesian Legal Framework Conundrum.” Jurnal Hukum Bisnis Bonum Commune 8, no. 2 (2025): 213–42. https://doi.org/10.30996/jhbbc.v8i2.12883
  37. Segudang Ilmu. “Lonjakan Karya Hak Cipta di 2024, KEMENKUMHAM Catat 177,889 Pendaftaran.” SegudangIlmu.com. November 7, 2025. Accessed November 18, 2025. https://segudangilmu.com/karya-cipta/
  38. Sganga, Caterina. “The Theoretical Framework of Copyright Propertization: History, Challenges and Opportunities.” In Propertizing European Copyright : History, Challenges and Opportunities. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2018. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781786430410.00008
  39. Shepard, Max A. “Otto von Gierke; His Political Teaching and Jurisprudence Sobei Mogi.” Edited by Sobei Mogi. The American Political Science Review 27, no. 3 (February 1, 2025): 493–95. https://doi.org/10.2307/1947461
  40. Skumanich, Shelby. “Art Is an Essential Part of the Human Experience.” Magazine (College of Liberal Arts, Colorado State University), 2020. https://magazine.libarts.colostate.edu/article/art-is-an-essential-part-of-the-human-experience/
  41. Tien, F. Mas Anienda, Mohammad Jamin, and Yudho Taruno Murtanto. “Universal Principles of Foundations in Economic Analysis of Law Theory.” Proceedings of the International Conference On Law, Economic & Good Governance (IC-LAW 2023), February 22, 2024, 557–63. https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-218-7_93
  42. Trafí-Prats, Laura. “Art Historical Appropriation in a Visual Culture-Based Art Education.” Studies in Art Education 50, no. 2 (January 2009): 152–66. https://doi.org/10.1080/00393541.2009.11518763
  43. WIPO. World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024. Αγαη. Vol. 15, 2024
  44. Yoo, Christopher S. “Rethinking Copyright and Personhood.” University of Illinois Law Review 2019, no. 3 (2019): 1039–78. https://scholarship.law.upenn.edu/faculty_scholarship/423/

Last update:

No citation recorded.

Last update: 2026-03-05 17:57:09

No citation recorded.