Jakarta, Sept. 2 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Industry is strengthening intellectual property protection for small and medium industries to raise product value and competitiveness amid growing industrial competition.

Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said intellectual property protection gives small and medium industry players legal certainty over their creativity and innovation while strengthening product identity and creating opportunities to increase economic value.

"Intellectual property protection is an important part of the strategy to develop small and medium industries. With protected IP, businesses have a stronger foundation to increase product value, build consumer trust, expand markets and improve competitiveness," A...