Ministry Partners with 11 Universities in Papua to Protect Academic Works

The West Papua Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights is collaborating with 11 higher education institutions across West Papua and Southwest Papua provinces to enhance intellectual property (IP) registration services. This strategic partnership aims to provide robust legal protection for the growing body of research and academic innovations emerging from these universities.

Achmad Djunaidi, Head of the Intellectual Property Division at the West Papua Regional Office, stated that these 11 institutions have established IP service centers as part of the ministry's ongoing synergy with the higher education sector. "The establishment of IP centers or service centers is a priority program. This year, 11 out of 41 universities have already partnered with us," Djunaidi explained in Manokwari on Tuesday.

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The establishment of IP centers or service centers is a priority program. This year, 11 out of 41 universities have already partnered with us.

Among the collaborating universities are the University of Papua (Unipa) Manokwari, Muhammadiyah University of Sorong, Caritas Indonesia University, and Erikson Tritit Theological College. Djunaidi emphasized that these centers not only simplify the registration process for academics but also serve as platforms for broader education and outreach on the importance of legal protection for intellectual works generated through education, research, and community service.

Examples of registrable intellectual works include research findings, theses, dissertations, textbooks, software, and various other academic papers. This legal protection is crucial to prevent plagiarism and unauthorized claims by third parties. All registered works undergo verification and validation by the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI) before a certificate is issued. From January 1 to July 27, 2026, the region processed 324 IP applications: 299 copyrights, 21 trademarks, and four patents.

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We have coordinated with other universities so that they can cooperate in opening IP centers. Assistance for universities that have cooperated will continue to be provided so that the IP registration process runs smoothly.