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Font Copyright in the Digital Age: Implications of Infringement Cases on Market Dynamics and Graphic Design Ethics

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Tiyas Maheni1, *, Dwi Agnes Natalia Bangun1, Putu Riesta Tantri Mayana1, Khairunnisa Fakhira1
1Department of Printing Technology and Publishing, Politeknik Negeri Jakarta, Depok, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: tiyas.maheni@grafika.pnj.ac.id
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10.2991/978-94-6463-938-4_36How to use a DOI?
Abstract

In today's digital era, fonts are no longer merely typographic tools but also valuable digital assets that support the global creative economy. This study analyzes the implications of font copyright infringement in the digital era on market dynamics and graphic design ethics. Using normative legal research methods through case studies, this research examines three cases of font copyright infringement in Indonesia. The findings show that although fonts face inherent legal protection ambiguities and vulnerabilities in the digital market facilitated by easy replication, non-litigation settlements (negotiation or mediation) have proven effective in providing financial compensation to creators. These cases also significantly shape professional ethics in the graphic design industry, raise awareness of licensing, and highlight the role of digital communities and reputational pressures in driving compliance. Theoretically, this study enriches the understanding of the application of IPR to digital assets and its interaction with the market. Practically, the results provide guidance for type designers, graphic designers, and policymakers to support a more equitable and sustainable design ecosystem.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Science and Technology on Social Science 2025 (iCAST-SS 2025
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
31 December 2025
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978-94-6463-938-4
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2352-5428
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-938-4_36How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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