Intellectual Property Rights Protection of Robusta Coffee in Bantaeng Through Geographical Indications
Kusnaedi (a) Hasbir Paserangi (b) Marwah (c*)

a)Master of Law Study Program, Faculty Of Law, Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia
b)Department of Law, Society, and Development, Faculty Of Law, Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia
c)Department of Civil Law, Faculty Of Law, Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia
*marwah[at]unhas.ac.id

Abstract

Based on the TRIPs (Trade Related Aspect of Intellectual Property Rights) agreement, manufacturers are prohibited from using labels or brands on their production goods that do not comply with geographical indications. Member countries must provide legal means prohibiting signs on goods that can mislead the public that the goods in question originate from other regions than the actual origin of the goods. The primary purpose of registering geographic indications is to protect producers and consumers from product counterfeiting specific to the region. In addition, the registration of geographical indications also aims to increase the income of the business community for typical regional products. This research is an empirical law study to identify the potential of Robusta Coffee in Bantaeng to obtain Geographical Indication protection. The study results found that Robusta Coffee of Bantaeng has qualifications in the premium grade category, with a final score of 81.92. Therefore, Robusta Coffee of Bantaeng can get legal protection through geographical indications because it meets the requirements set by law, namely having a reputation, quality, and characteristics influenced by geographical and human factors.

Keywords: Geographical Indication- Robusta Coffee of Bantaeng.

Topic: Food agribusiness and rural development