Music Copyright in Indonesia is protected by the Copyright Act issued in 2014.
Music Copyright gives exclusive rights to the Creator to control the use, reproduction, and distribution of their music.
Copyright also gives moral rights to the creator, such as the right to be recognized as the creator and the right to prevent the use that harms their good name.
Music Creators can register their copyright at the Directorate General of Intellectual Property Ministry of Law and Human Rights.
Music creators can get royalties from the use of their music, such as recording, airing, and use in public places.
The use of music without permission from copyright owners can be considered as a violation of copyright and can be subject to criminal and civil sanctions.
Copyright owners can file a civil or criminal lawsuit against copyright violators.
Music works that are more than 50 years old can be categorized as a public domain and can be used without permission from copyright owners.
copying music without permission can have an impact on the loss of exclusive rights and financial losses on copyright owners.
Music Copyright in Indonesia also protects traditional and ethnic musical works that have high cultural and historical values.
