This motif, together with the dragon, once adorned not just the robes of Chinese emperors but also their palaces. Yet dwelling on the origins of traditional textile leads to an endless discussion. As all leading figures in batik agree, the most important aspect of batik is the highest quality of the craftsmanship, in which no other country than Indonesia has excelled. While it is heartening to see how fellow Indonesians are deeply concerned about our ownership of traditional batik patterns, the misconception, if not misunderstanding, around the issue is profound. In Indonesia, batik is an object of protection, based on the 2014 copyright law ' it is not protected by patent. The duration of protection, in accordance with the economic rights principle, is valid throughout the lifetime of the batik creator and continues for 70 years after the death of the creator. The law states that eligibility for protection is that a contemporary batik pattern is innovative, current and non-traditional. The raison d'être for this protection is its fine art value, based upon its image, ornamentation and color composition. Violators, including those reproducing batik patterns in any form without a permit and distributing the pattern or its copies without a permit, face up to four years' imprisonment and/or a fine of up to Rp 1 billion (US$80,192) (Article 113 clause 3).
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