Jakarta, September 17, 2025 – The Ministry of Creative Economy collaborated with the Embassy of the United States (U.S. Embassy) to hold a workshop titled 'Protecting IP Internationally: What Indonesian Creatives Should Know'. Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya emphasized the importance of sharing experiences and best practices from U.S. professionals in protecting Intellectual Property (IP) globally.
Menteri Ekonomi Kreatif, Teuku Riefky Harsya, menghadiri Workshop “Protecting IP Internationally: What Indonesian Creatives Should Know” di Gedung Film Pesona Indonesia, Jakarta, Selasa (16/09/2025).
"It is an honor for us to welcome creative practitioners and international partners. This workshop marks a strategic step in the Indonesia-United States cooperation to support the development of the IP ecosystem for the domestic creative industry," said Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky at the event held at Gedung Film Pesona Indonesia, Jakarta, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
The event was attended by 30 selected participants from various fields, including digital creators such as game developers and animators, writers and illustrators, comic artists, brand and startup owners, product designers, IP regulators from the government, and creative business legal consultants. Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky also expressed his appreciation for the event as a significant milestone in strengthening the intellectual property ecosystem within the national creative economy sector.
Dok. Biro Komunikasi Kementerian Ekonomi Kreatif/Badan Ekonomi Kreatif.
"We hope this discussion becomes a space for exchanging experiences and insights regarding the role of intellectual property in strengthening the creative industry. Make the most of this opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and impactful results," said Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky.
This workshop is the first collaborative event between the Ministry of Creative Economy and the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta. Following this, a series of subsequent activities will be held, including a workshop at the U.S. Embassy and a talk show and public discussion at Pacific Place, Jakarta. This series is expected to be a key moment in expanding international collaboration and strengthening Indonesia's position in the global creative economy landscape.
Dok. Biro Komunikasi Kementerian Ekonomi Kreatif/Badan Ekonomi Kreatif.
The Minister Counselor for Public Diplomacy at the U.S. Embassy, Jason P. Rebholz, expressed his appreciation for the strategic partnership.
"We are honored to be working with the Ministry of Creative Economy to bring this important dialogue. Creative ideas can only thrive and cross borders when they are protected by a transparent and reliable intellectual property system," he said.
Jason highlighted the challenges faced by creative practitioners, such as piracy and copyright infringement, which often harm small creators and studios. According to him, strong intellectual property protection provides incentives and resources for industry players to develop new products, expand production facilities, and create jobs.
Dok. Biro Komunikasi Kementerian Ekonomi Kreatif/Badan Ekonomi Kreatif.
"The answer is prevention through consistent enforcement, both online and offline, as well as practical cooperation between governments, platforms, and rights holders. The cooperation between Indonesia and the United States in training, sharing best practices, and opportunities for collaboration and licensing will bring Indonesian stories to the global stage and bring U.S. expertise to Indonesian creative teams," Jason continued.
At the event, the U.S. Embassy also presented the Director of Policy and Legal Affairs at the International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA), Pete C. Mehravari, who facilitated the discussion between the private sector and the government. His presence is expected to spark new conversations to strengthen the intellectual property protection system and create prosperity for both countries.
Dok. Biro Komunikasi Kementerian Ekonomi Kreatif/Badan Ekonomi Kreatif.
Through this cooperation, the Ministry of Creative Economy reaffirms its commitment to expanding its global network and providing better protection for the creative works of the nation's people. This cross-country collaboration is a concrete step towards realizing an Indonesian creative economy that is competitive, sustainable, and has a strong presence internationally.
During the event, Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky was accompanied by the Deputy for Strategic Development of Creative Economy Cecep Rukendi, the Director for Intellectual Property Facilitation Development Muhammad Fauzy, the Director for Strategic Studies and Management Agus Syarip Hidayat, and the Director for Digital Content Yuana Rochma Astuti.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Acting Head of Bureau for Communications
Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency
