Perlindungan Hak Cipta Bagi Pelaku Industri Kerajinan Berdasarkan Kearifan Lokal (Studi pada Pengrajin Batik Az-Zahra Khas Medan)

Abstract

Medan batik is a batik with motifs that naturally originate from Medan, such as Batak and Malay traditions. Currently, Medan batik industry players lack copyright protection, including Az-Zahra batik. Az-Zahra batik entrepreneurs lack knowledge of how to process copyright, which is detrimental because without copyright, they cannot protect their work and cannot provide financial protection. Therefore, it is crucial for Medan batik craft industry players to obtain copyright. The purpose of this study is to understand the development of craft industry players based on local wisdom, to identify the obstacles faced by craft industry players based on local wisdom in obtaining copyright, and to understand copyright protection for craft industry players based on local wisdom. The research method used is empirical and descriptive juridical research. Data sources include primary and secondary data (primary legal materials, secondary legal materials, and tertiary legal materials). The collection techniques used are library research and field research. The research results show that the development of craft industries based on local wisdom, including the batik craft industry Az-Zahra from Medan, must be able to adapt to changing times and intense current competition. This evolution of time requires craft industry players to transform, for example, by utilizing technology. The development of craft industries based on local wisdom is currently marked by efforts to adapt to modernity, a shift in business paradigms, and an increased awareness of the strategic value of cultural heritage. Nevertheless, efforts to protect the copyrights of these industry players are still far from optimal and face significant obstacles, primarily due to a lack of information, a neglectful attitude from some players, and minimal government suppor