Urgensi Pelindungan Hukum terhadap Nanas Madu Siak sebagai Potensi Produk Indikasi Geografis di Kabupaten Siak

Abstract

Geographical indication is a sign indicating the area of origin of goods and/or products which are produced. These goods and/or products may have reputation, quality, and certain chura.-::teristics due to geographical environmental factors including natural factors, human factors, or a combination of both. Honey pineapple is one of the superior products in Siak Regency which can support the economy of the people in Siak Regenc·y.Unfortunately, it has not been registered as a geographical indication although it has the potential to be registered as a geogrqprical indication considering the characteristics of this honey pineapple differs frcm other pineapples in order to obtain legal protection. The problems discussed in this thesis are first, the criterias for Siak honey pineapple as the potential product as a geographical indication in Siak Regency according to Law Number 20 of 2016 concerning Trademarks and Geographical Indications; second, the readiness of the local government and the community in registering Siak honey pineapple as a product that has the potential to be a geographical indication in Siak Regency; and third, the obstacles in registering honey pineapple as the potential product as a geographical indication in Siak Regency. � This is an empirical juridical type of research where the data source is obtained from primary legal materials, secondary legal materials, and tertiary legal materials. The data are collected through library research and field research by conducting interviews and data collection tools are document studies and interview guidelines. The data are analyzed in qualitative data analysis. The results of this study inC:icate that Siak honey pineapple meets the requirements as a geographical indication product accordin5 10 the Trademark and Geographical Indication Law so that it gets legal protection for geographical indications if it has been registered with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights, considering the characteristicsthat this honey pineapple differ from other types of pineapples. The readiness of the local government to register Siak honeypineapple as a geographical indication is still unseenand currently, the public does not even know what a geographical indication is, moreover the importance of a geographical indication. Obstacles in registering honeypineapple as a product of geographical indications are lack of information from the government, lack of understanding and lack of public awareness of the importance of protecting geographical indications, the absence of community organizations to protect geographical indications, and the existence of other pineapples that are registered as plant varieties.