Title: The significance of internationally standardised microorganism depository institution after the Budapest Treaty ratification in Indonesia

Authors: Srining Widati; Ahmad M. Ramli; Miranda Risang Ayu; Dadang Epi Sukarsa; Lilis Mulyani

Addresses: Faculty of Law, University of Padjadjaran, Bandung 45363, Indonesia; National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)-Indonesia, Central Jakarta 10340, Indonesia ' Faculty of Law, University of Padjadjaran, Bandung 45363, Indonesia ' Faculty of Law, University of Padjadjaran, Bandung 45363, Indonesia ' Faculty of Law, University of Padjadjaran, Bandung 45363, Indonesia ' National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)-Indonesia, Central Jakarta 10340, Indonesia

Abstract: The suitable depository institution as a candidate for an International Depository Authority (IDA) has not been established in Indonesia and it affects the legal framework at the national and international levels. This article aims to analyse the challenges in establishing a microorganism deposit institution in Indonesia, which has ratified the Budapest Agreement. We used normative juridical research methods, focus group discussion, and in-depth interviews with selected stakeholder representatives. The results showed that the Indonesian government has not appointed any official, national-level institution, following the international laws and regulations, to deposit microorganisms in the patent application. Indonesia has not determined the candidate of the Institution for the IDA either. However, Indonesia Culture Collection (InaCC) depository agency is a strong candidate for both purposes. Three recommendations should be developed: the protection and utilisation of native microorganisms, the utilisation of genetic resources big data, and the implementation of Material Transfer Agreement (MTA).

Keywords: Budapest Treaty; International Depository Authority; IDA; microorganism depository; patent; Indonesia.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPLAP.2024.139518

International Journal of Public Law and Policy, 2024 Vol.10 No.3, pp.284 - 296

Received: 21 Jul 2022
Accepted: 22 Nov 2022
Published online: 03 Jul 2024 *

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