Seputarkarawang.com - Karawang, Karawang — The Department of Industry, Trade, Cooperatives and MSMEs of Karawang Regency has officially opened a free Intellectual Property Rights (HAKI) registration service for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This program is part of the regional government's efforts to increase competitiveness and provide legal protection for the trademarks of local business actors.This service has entered the initial stage (first term) and can now be accessed by MSMEs in Karawang Regency. Registration can be done easily by scanning the barcode available on the official flyer which has been distributed via social media, or by coming directly to the Karawang UMKM Disperindagkop office.This free IPR program aims to provide legal certainty regarding business brands owned by MSME actors, so that they are not easily imitated or misused by other parties. Apart from that, ownership of IPR is also considered capable of increasing branding value and consumer trust in local products.
The Chairman of the Karawang Entrepreneur Sejahtera UMKM Foundation expressed his appreciation for this initiative. According to him, this program really helps MSME players in building a strong and professional business identity. "This is a strategic step to advance MSMEs. With IPR, business actors have clear legal protection for their trademarks, as well as strengthening branding in the market," he said. He also added the importance of collaboration with the community so that program information can reach a wider reach."We hope that in the future information will be disseminated not only through social media, but also through collaboration with MSME communities so that it is more effective and targeted," he said.This program was enthusiastically welcomed by MSMEs and entrepreneurs in Karawang. They see this free IPR service as an important first step in improving business quality, strengthening legality, and sustainably protecting intellectual property rights.With this program, it is hoped that MSMEs in Karawang can further develop, be competitive, and be able to penetrate a wider market at both regional and national levels.
