Software piracy rate in Indonesia is still high at 84%. This was disclosed Djarot Subiantoro, Chairman of the Indonesian Computer Software Association (ASPILUKI) in Jakarta, Friday (29 / 4). Furthermore, he explained this happened because there was no certainty of recognition of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
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According to data from the Business Software Alliance (BSA), in 2007 software piracy rate was 84%until 2010 rose to 86 %.
Djarot explain Indonesian software industry is an important pillar in strengthening the economy of Indonesia. "Especially since the software industry not only about the economic aspect," he said. But also includes many other dimensions such as creativity, capability and human resource capacity of Indonesia.
Djarot add the need for consistent and continuing education to enhance public awareness in upholding the ethics of respect for the rights of others, including intellectual property rights.
It is shared by the Supreme Damar Saso, Chief Legal Advisory and Litigation Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights. He stated piracy in any way, including software piracy could kill creativity. "People will feel no need to be creative again because there were fears his work was hijacked," he explained.
He explained that the government has sought to IPR protection by improving education and law enforcement in coordination with related institutions IPR protection issues. "In the near future the government will also amend its laws relating to copyright," he said. here will be improvements in terms of arrangements for improving law enforcement in the field of copyright.
In addition, the Director General of Intellectual Property Rights also look forward to working with others to IPR law enforcement efforts. Directorate General of Intellectual Property will also provide support to those who develop innovations in Indonesia. (* / OL-11)
Source Media Indonesia.com
