Anthroposia: Journal of Social and Human Development
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): June: Anthroposia: Journal of Social and Human Development

Intellectual Property Rights Protection For Traditional Cultural Expressions

Faliani Zaliaokta (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)
Siti Maharani (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)
Ikhwan Aulia Fatahillah (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)



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Publish Date
17 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study examines the adequacy of intellectual property protection for Traditional Cultural Expressions within Indonesia through a non empirical normative legal research design. It analyzes statutory provisions, doctrinal scholarship, and international frameworks to evaluate whether existing mechanisms sufficiently safeguard communal cultural rights. The findings indicate persistent structural misalignment between communal ownership systems and conventional copyright principles, particularly regarding authorship and originality requirements. The study further identifies weaknesses in benefit sharing arrangements, fragmented cultural documentation, and limited enforcement capacity in cross border contexts. Additionally, the emergence of artificial intelligence and generative digital technologies introduces new legal uncertainties concerning reproduction and cultural appropriation. The analysis highlights that current regulatory instruments do not adequately address these multidimensional challenges. It argues for a more integrated legal approach that combines statutory reform with conceptual reorientation toward community based governance. The study concludes that a sui generis framework is essential to ensure equitable protection, cultural sustainability, and legal certainty for Traditional Cultural Expressions in the evolving digital era.

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Anthroposia: Journal of Social and Human Development is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality scholarly works in the fields of social sciences and human development. The journal provides an international platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, and ...