Legal Procedures for the Commercial Use of Copyrighted Works in the Digital Era: A Comparative Study of the United States, Singapore, and Indonesia

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10.2991/978-2-38476-519-5_44How to use a DOI?

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Copyright; Permission Procedures; Commercial Use of Works; International Comparison; Digital Age

Abstract

This study aims to analyse and compare the procedures for granting commercial use licences for copyrighted works in the digital era, within the copyright law frameworks of the United States, Singapore, and Indonesia. The inclusion of the United States and Singapore is essential due to their advanced and well-established copyright licensing regimes, which offer valuable comparative insights for evaluating and improving Indonesia’s legal framework in the context of digital copyright governance. The primary objective is to assess each country’s capacity to address the complex challenges arising from the rapid advancement of digital technologies, and to identify best practices that can reinforce national copyright protection regimes. A normative juridical approach is adopted, combined with comparative legal analysis through a doctrinal examination of legislation, legal doctrines, and institutional practices. The findings reveal that the United States implements a flexible and comprehensive legal framework, characterised by the application of the fair use doctrine, adaptive licensing mechanisms, and robust enforcement through the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Singapore has established a modern, digitally integrated copyright system, supported by Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) such as COMPASS and CLASS, which play a central role in the administration and distribution of royalties. Conversely, Indonesia has developed its copyright framework through Law No. 28 of 2014, which reflects international standards; however, it continues to face challenges in regulating online infringements, improving the efficiency of licensing procedures, and addressing limited legal and digital literacy among the general public. In this context, the role of Collective Management Organisations is pivotal, serving as intermediaries between creators and users, particularly in the transparent and accountable administration of economic rights. This study concludes that reinforcing the role of LMKs, reforming copyright regulations to ensure adaptability, enhancing institutional capacity, digitalising administrative processes, and fostering public education are strategic measures essential to building a fair, sustainable, and responsive copyright ecosystem in the digital age.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Tauratiya Tauratiya
AU  - Adi Sulistiyono
AU  - Dona Budi Kharisma
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/29
TI  - Legal Procedures for the Commercial Use of Copyrighted Works in the Digital Era: A Comparative Study of the United States, Singapore, and Indonesia
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Law, Economics & good Governance (ICLAW 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 551
EP  - 570
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-519-5_44
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-519-5_44
ID  - Tauratiya2025
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