RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI) under the Ministry of Law (Kemenkum) is studying the United Kingdom's single collection royalty system as a blueprint for the ongoing revision of Indonesia's Copyright Law. The goal is to create a more adaptive, transparent, and simplified governance structure for creators in the digital age.

Director General of Intellectual Property Hermansyah Siregar emphasized that the reform aims to strengthen royalty management and support creators. “We want to ensure that royalty governance in Indonesia becomes simpler, more transparent, and biased toward creators,” Hermansyah said on Sunday, May 10, 2026, as quoted by Antara.

During a bilateral meeting in London on May 8, the DJKI delegation met with Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) and (Performing Rights Society) PRS for Music. The UK model underwent a major transformation in 2018 when these two entities formed a joint venture called PPL PRS Ltd.

Before this shift, commercial music users, such as hotels, restaurants, and offices, had to navigate separate licenses and billing systems for songwriters and performers. This was simplified into a single license known as The Music Licence.

The DJKI highlighted several key advantages of the British system that could be applied to improve Indonesia's royalty governance. Under the principle of one contract, one bill, businesses no longer need to navigate the complexities of different rights holders because they pay a single fee that is automatically distributed internally.

This approach leads to reduced bureaucracy by merging sales, customer service, and accounting teams, which has allowed the UK to significantly cut operational costs. Furthermore, the model fosters increased compliance as simplifying the payment process has proven to reduce user fatigue while simultaneously boosting overall revenue for the national music sector.

While the collection process is unified, PPL and PRS remain legally distinct. PPL manages related rights for record producers and performers, while PRS handles copyrights for songwriters, composers, and publishers.

Hermansyah noted that this separation ensures there is no legal overlap, while the unified administrative body (PPL PRS Ltd) acts purely as a collector. This model allows both entities to determine their rates independently, avoiding antitrust issues while making life easier for the public.

The DJKI believes this reference will be a vital component in the Copyright Law revision, ensuring that Indonesian creators receive fair and efficient economic protection. ***