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Trade secrets are a type of Intellectual Property Right that plays a crucial role in providing legal protection for business information with economic value and kept confidential by its owner. In the food industry, recipes not only serve as production guidelines but also serve as a business's identity and competitive advantage. Legal issues can arise if the recipe is used or owned by others without permission, especially when conflicts arise within the business or during competition. This situation can trigger trade secret disputes that can be detrimental to business owners, both financially and sustainably. This article discusses the position of fried chicken recipes as trade secrets in culinary business practices in Indonesia and the forms of legal protection available to rights holders. The discussion was conducted based on the provisions of Law Number 30 of 2000 concerning Trade Secrets, using a normative approach. The analysis shows that a fried chicken recipe falls into the trade secret category if it meets the requirements of being unknown to the public, having economic value, and being strictly maintained by the business owner. Therefore, legal protection for trade secrets is crucial to prevent unfair business competition and provide legal certainty and protection for culinary businesses in Indonesia  

Intellectual property rights (IPR) are an important legal tool for trademark ownership, protecting business quality, and protecting a company's economic interests. Consumers build trust in trademarks because they signal distinct product quality and reflect a positive and consistent corporate image. Trademark protection is regulated by national law under Trademark Law No. 20 of 2016, which provides legal certainty for trademark owners. This law stipulates that a trademark is only valid if it has distinctive elements, is not imitative, and has been officially registered with an authorized institution. The "first come, first served" principle in Indonesian trademark law can be interpreted as a mechanism that grants rights to the first party to file a valid application. However, the application of this principle in practice often raises complex legal issues, particularly when a trademark has already gained widespread public recognition prior to its formal registration. This study focuses on evaluating this legal protection through a normative legal research method by examining applicable laws, regulations, and court decisions related to trademark disputes in Indonesia. The Geprek Bensu dispute has attracted public attention because it highlights the conflict between legal provisions regarding trademark ownership and public perception. This case demonstrates that the existing legal framework still requires further refinement to balance the interests of trademark registrants with those of parties who have built public reputation through prior commercial use. Therefore, legal reform and consistent law enforcement are essential to ensure fair and comprehensive trademark protection in Indonesia.

Land tenure through certificates as valid proof of rights had been recognized, yet in practice damaged certificates still caused administrative obstacles at the BPN of Tabanan Regency. The objective of this research was to analyze the mechanism of replacing damaged Certificates of Ownership and to identify the inhibiting factors in the process. This research used an empirical legal method (socio-legal research) with statutory, conceptual, and factual approaches. Data were collected through interviews with officials at the Tabanan Land Office and literature studies from legal documents and academic sources. The findings showed that the replacement mechanism started with application submission, data matching with the land book, a 30-day public announcement period, field verification including re-measurement if physical data could not be read, and issuance of a replacement certificate directed toward an electronic system. The study also found that the main inhibiting factors included administrative constraints, incomplete documents, unclear legal subjects, potential land disputes, low public understanding, and limited digitalization. These findings indicated that although the mechanism had been regulated, its implementation still faced obstacles affecting legal certainty and service effectiveness. This research implied the need to improve services, legal awareness, and digital transformation.

The synchronization of physical and juridical land data is a fundamental prerequisite for ensuring legal certainty in every land rights transfer process. Discrepancies between physical field conditions and juridical documents frequently trigger land disputes that impede the performance of Notary/PPAT offices. This community service article reports on a Field Practice (PPL) activity conducted at the Office of Notary/PPAT in Jember Regency during January–February 2026. The primary objective was to provide technical assistance in accelerating physical-juridical data synchronization to guarantee the validity of issued deeds. The method employed was participatory observation, in which students were directly engaged in the partner's workflow. Assistance activities covered document inspection, file digitization, coordination with BPN and tax authorities, and factual field verification. Results indicate that PPL student assistance measurably accelerated the office's administrative workflow, enhanced data validation accuracy, and confirmed conformity between the physical condition of rice-field land and the certificate documents.

The implementation of the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) through Pillar Two of the OECD/G20 marks a fundamental change in the international tax architecture, especially for developing countries such as Indonesia. One of the key instruments in Pillar Two is the Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (QDMTT), which provides an opportunity for source countries to retain the right to tax the profits of multinational companies with an effective tax rate below 15 percent. This study aims to analyze Indonesia's readiness to face the implementation of GMT through the QDMTT policy, focusing on regulatory aspects and tax administration capacity. The research method uses literature studies with a qualitative-descriptive approach through the analysis of policy documents, tax regulations, as well as academic literature and international reports. The results of the study show that Indonesia's readiness is still in the transition stage. In terms of regulation, Indonesia has shown an initial commitment through the issuance of PMK Number 136 of 2024, but the regulation still needs to be strengthened at a higher level of regulation for long-term legal certainty. From the administrative aspect, the main challenges include the complexity of calculating jurisdiction-based Effective Tax Rates, cross-border data management, as well as increasing the capacity of human resources and information technology infrastructure. This study concludes that the success of QDMTT implementation in Indonesia depends on strengthening regulations, increasing tax administration capacity, and reformulating sustainable investment policies.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are the result of human thought that have economic and social value and play a significant role in encouraging creativity, technological innovation, and sustainable national development. IPR protection not only aims to provide legal certainty for creators and rights holders, but also serves as a strategic instrument in strengthening the creative economy. However, low public awareness of the importance of IPR protection and the gap between legal norms and practices in the field result in frequent violations of intellectual works. This study uses a normative-juridical approach combined with a participatory-educational approach, in accordance with the characteristics of community service activities in the legal field. This approach aims to integrate normative legal analysis with legal education activities for the community, thereby producing both conceptual understanding and practical benefits. The results of the activities show a significant increase in public understanding of the relationship between constitutional principles and IPR protection in Indonesia. Through educational activities and legal dialogues, it was revealed that the integration between constitutional principles and the IPR legal system has not been optimal, not only due to limited regulations, but also weak public legal awareness and the application of substantive justice as mandated by the 1945 Constitution. These findings emphasize the importance of integrating constitutional values ​​in the IPR protection system.

Land registration is a crucial mechanism in realizing legal certainty over land rights, particularly land with ownership status (hak milik). The Basic Agrarian Law (Undang-Undang Pokok Agraria/UUPA) Number 5 of 1960 explicitly regulates land registration as an effort to provide legal protection and certainty of rights for landowners. The purpose of this study is to understand the procedures of land registration for ownership rights to ensure legal certainty for landholders, as well as to identify the obstacles encountered in the registration process that hinder the achievement of such certainty. This study employs a normative legal research method by examining primary and secondary legal materials. The research focuses on analyzing regulations related to land registration to provide legal certainty, in accordance with the provisions of the Basic Agrarian Law (UUPA) No. 5 of 1960 and its implementing regulations, such as Government Regulation No. 24 of 1997 concerning Land Registration. The findings of this study indicate that the procedures for land registration both sporadic and systematic (through the Complete Systematic Land Registration Program or PTSL) function to ensure legal certainty and protect ownership rights. However, several challenges arise in its implementation, including low public awareness, land disputes or overlapping ownership claims, limited resources at land offices, and financial and time constraints. Therefore, to achieve the intended objectives, improvements in the administrative system of the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) are required, along with increased public awareness regarding the importance of land certification.

A land certificate serves as the strongest form of ownership evidence; however, conflicts over physical possession frequently occur, leading to legal uncertainty. This study examines the legal protection afforded to legitimate owners of land certificates whose land is unlawfully possessed by third parties. The 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia guarantees and protects the rights of Indonesian citizens, including their rights to acquire, own, and enjoy land ownership. The research employs a normative juridical method by analyzing relevant laws and regulations, such as the Basic Agrarian Law Number 5 of 1960 and Government Regulation Number 24 of 1997 concerning Land Registration. The data sources used in this study consist of both primary and secondary materials. The main issues addressed include the form of legal protection available to land certificate holders whose land is unlawfully controlled by third parties, and the legal remedies that may be pursued by the rightful owners to reclaim their rights. The findings indicate that legal protection for land certificate holders can be implemented through both preventive and repressive measures. Preventive protection is achieved through a land registration system that ensures legal certainty, while repressive protection is pursued through dispute resolution mechanisms in court. These mechanisms are expected to safeguard the rights of landowners and ensure the realization of legal certainty in a fair and equitable manner.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Law Number 10 of 2009 on Tourism in relation to tourism actors in Indonesia. The enactment of this law is intended to provide legal certainty, protection, and development opportunities for business actors, tourists, and the community in supporting sustainable tourism development. The research employs a normative-empirical legal method with statutory and conceptual approaches. Data were collected through literature review and field observation to assess the extent to which the legal norms contained in the Tourism Law are implemented in practice. The findings reveal that the law has provided an important normative framework for the recognition of rights, capacity building, and protection of tourism actors. Nevertheless, structural challenges such as limited access to capital, low human resource competence, and the suboptimal implementation of legal protection and social security remain significant obstacles. Therefore, strengthening strategies are required through digitalization, training and certification, facilitation of MSMEs, and pentahelix synergy involving government, academia, business actors, communities, and the media. Through these measures, the implementation of the Tourism Law is expected to foster a tourism ecosystem that is competitive, inclusive, and sustainable at the local, national, and global levels.

The implementation of the Land Dispute Handling and Resolution Policy through Mediation at the Pekanbaru City Land Office has several phenomena such as the number of mediations exceeding the target every year, no change in targets, and a low number of resolutions through mediation. This policy aims to provide legal certainty in order to implement land policy, which is one of the tasks and functions of the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency. The purpose of this research is to analyze and describe the Implementation of Land Dispute Handling and Resolution Policy Through Mediation at the Pekanbaru City Land Office. Additionally, it aims to identify the inhibiting factors of the Implementation of Land Dispute Handling and Resolution Policy Through Mediation at the Pekanbaru City Land Office using the Policy Implementation theory according to Van Meter and Van Horn. This research employs a qualitative descriptive research type by collecting data through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that the Implementation of Land Dispute Handling and Resolution Policy Through Mediation at the Pekanbaru City Land Office has not been carried out effectively due to several shortcomings in various factors. The inhibiting factors include the complexity of synchronizing mediation schedules, inadequate budget, and low mediation success rate.

This community service program was carried out by students of Universitas Pelita Bangsa in Karangsetia Village, Karang Bahagia District, Bekasi Regency, as a concrete effort to strengthen the capacity of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in facing the challenges of digitalization. MSMEs in this area still encounter various obstacles, such as the absence of formal business legality, limited understanding of branding strategies, and minimal utilization of digital technology for both marketing and payment systems. These conditions have weakened business competitiveness and hindered the growth of local enterprises. The program focused on three interrelated aspects: legal compliance, brand development, and digital adoption. Business legality was facilitated through the issuance of the Business Identification Number (NIB), which provides legal certainty while granting access to government programs and financial institutions. Branding was strengthened by designing logos, banners, and simple promotional media to enhance business identity, professionalism, and consumer appeal. Digitalization was promoted through business registration on Google Maps to improve visibility, and the adoption of the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) as a cashless payment method that is efficient, secure, and widely accepted. The methods employed included observation, socialization, mentoring, and participatory evaluation with business owners. The results demonstrated significant progress, as most MSMEs successfully obtained legal registration, adopted QRIS in daily transactions, registered their businesses on Google Maps, and developed clearer visual identities. This program had a positive impact by increasing entrepreneurial confidence, expanding market reach, and fostering awareness of the importance of digital transformation. Overall, the community service program contributed to strengthening the competitiveness, sustainability, and independence of MSMEs in Karangsetia Village, while supporting the development of the local economy.

This study aims to analyze in depth the influence of business legality on the growth and increased competitiveness of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Business legality is seen as a crucial foundation in strengthening the position of MSMEs in the market, as it not only provides legal certainty but also fosters consumer trust in the quality of the products offered. This study uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques such as field observations, in-depth interviews with business actors, and relevant documentation studies. The results show an increase in public awareness of the importance of having business legality, as evidenced by the increasing number of MSMEs officially registering their business permits. Furthermore, legality has been proven to increase the credibility of MSMEs, expand market access, facilitate collaboration with the private sector and government agencies, and open up opportunities for obtaining capital support. A significant increase in consumer trust is also evident, as MSME products with legality are more easily accepted and marketed through various distribution channels. Thus, this study confirms that business legality is not merely an administrative requirement, but rather a strategy that can encourage sustainable business growth and increase competitiveness at the local and national levels. In conclusion, the synergy between MSMEs and the government is the main key in encouraging the creation of a healthy, transparent, and highly competitive business ecosystem.

This research was motivated by public hesitation to invest in digital gold through the Dana app, which refers to Fatwa No. 77/DSN-MUI/V/2010 concerning non-cash gold buying and selling. This fatwa serves as a guideline for Muslims investing in gold. Furthermore, the author has not found any licensing from the Sharia Supervisory Board (DPS) for the Dana app. Furthermore, several students at Batang Hari Islamic University (UNI) have the Dana app and use it to invest in gold. They were seen buying gold on a certain day and reselling it the next day. The added value from the sale was a profit for the students, but there was also a loss for students who exchanged their gold purchases when the price of gold fell. Furthermore, this research is designed in the form of field research (Empirical Jurisprudence), which is a type of sociological legal research and can be described as field research, which examines applicable legal provisions and what has occurred in community life. Using observation, interview, and documentation techniques, data analysis and triangulation are then carried out. The conclusion that can be drawn from the previous description is that the Digital Gold Investment Practice on the Dana Application at Batang Hari Islamic University in its mechanism on the Gold Fund feature is carried out non-cash where the certainty of the object, namely gold, is only in the form of savings balances in the form of rupiah and digital gold weight with no physical gold ownership if the gold savings have not reached 1 gram. In gold investment transactions on the Dana application, the results show that smaller profits are obtained by buyers due to certain problems related to the buyers themselves. The Digital Gold Investment Practice on the Dana application in the Islamic Law Perspective at Batang Hari Islamic University, by juxtaposing several related fatwas, in practice in Islamic law, the investment practice in the Gold Fund feature is considered to contain gharar related to gold objects that have no physical clarity.

Regulation plays an important role in the public sector as a legal foundation and reference in the implementation of governance. This article discusses regulation and its developments in the public sector of Indonesia, highlighting its functions, purposes, dynamics, and challenges in its implementation. Regulation aims to create legal certainty, enhance bureaucratic efficiency, protect public interests, and ensure the quality of public services. Over time, regulation has undergone significant changes, especially after the era of reform and digitalization, which has encouraged increased transparency through e-government and technology-based services. However, the implementation of regulations still faces obstacles such as overlapping rules, weak policy evaluation, and low public legal literacy. These challenges demand reforms that are not only normative, but also strengthen institutional capacity and public participation. Information technology is also an important tool to support adaptive and responsive regulations to the needs of the community. Through a literature review and policy analysis, this article concludes that sustainable regulatory reform is needed to support better, efficient, and public service-oriented governance that is fair and accountable.

Tax law is a branch of public law that governs the relationship between the state and taxpayers in terms of tax collection. In the context of modern taxation systems, tax law not only encompasses the legal basis for tax imposition but also includes the set of rules and regulations that underpin its implementation and enforcement. This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the concept of tax law, the fundamental principles of taxation, the types of taxes according to legislation, and the development of tax regulations currently enforced in Indonesia. Using a normative approach, this article analyzes the legal foundations of taxation such as the General Provisions and Tax Procedures Law (UU KUP), as well as supporting legislation including the Law on Harmonization of Tax Regulations (UU HPP). The discussion also covers the principle of fairness in taxation, the authority of the Directorate General of Taxes, and the rights and obligations of taxpayers. With a robust legal framework and continuously updated regulations, the tax system is expected to provide legal certainty, improve compliance, and create a fair and sustainable system.

The Constitutional Court's decision not only affects individuals or certain groups, but also has significant consequences for the public and the country as a whole. The Constitutional Court's decision provides legal certainty for society and the government by determining the implementation or cancellation of a policy that can help create a stable and predictable legal environment. This research is a normative research by studying and basing it on secondary data. Then analyzed using qualitative analysis. The results of this study indicate that the interests recognized by law in Indonesia regarding legal standing still revolve around proving real losses as a form of interest recognized by the Constitution. The principle of erga omnes has an important meaning in the Constitutional Court's decision. An appropriate alternative is needed to ensure that the decision that then has an impact on everyone does not result in new constitutional losses for parties who are not in dispute. the implementation of the Constitutional Court's decision still faces serious challenges, ranging from delays in implementation to ignoring the decision by related institution.

The purpose of this study is to find out about someone who has a mental disorder periodically committing an unlawful act, can be given legal responsibility for his actions, and the basis for the judge's considerations in sentencing the perpetrator of the crime of murder who has a mental disorder periodically. The type of research is normative legal research. The research data collection technique uses literature studies. The data will then be analyzed using qualitative analysis. The results of the study show that based on the theory of criminal responsibility, a person with a mental disorder cannot be punished because he is considered not to have the awareness and ability to be responsible or his actions, but there is a submission in the case of periodic mental disorders experienced by the defendant in the sentence, the legal status of the perpetrator does not immediately get a full element of forgiveness, in the audit the judge considered it worthy of being held criminally responsible because his actions had fulfilled the elements of criminal responsibility. The judge's decision ignored the conditions of the conversation with a history of periodic mental disorders showing weaknesses in aspects, legal certainty, benefits and protection of human rights, in contrast to the principles of legalization and violation of national law and imprisoning people who have a history or even are mentally ill does not provide benefits to the person himself.

The rapid development of technology has significantly influenced various economic sectors, including finance. Digitalization has introduced opportunities to create more efficient, transparent, and inclusive financial services. Within Islamic finance, technological advancements address challenges such as limited access to Sharia-compliant financial services and complexities in applying Sharia principles practically. One notable innovation is Sharia-based financial technology (fintech), which combines Islamic values with modern technology to provide accessible, ethical, and sustainable financial solutions. This study explores the potential and challenges of Sharia fintech in Indonesia, a country with the largest Muslim population globally. Sharia fintech, including crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending, and halal digital payment platforms, promotes financial inclusion while adhering to Islamic principles. However, its growth faces regulatory hurdles, consumer protection issues, and a lack of public literacy about Sharia-compliant financial products. The research highlights the role of the government and regulatory bodies such as the Financial Services Authority (OJK) in providing a supportive framework, including legal certainty, technological infrastructure, and public education initiatives. The findings emphasize that effective regulations and strategic government support are critical to fostering Sharia fintech as a pillar of the Islamic economy. With strengthened collaboration between stakeholders, Sharia fintech can contribute significantly to financial inclusion and sustainable economic development in Indonesia.

          This research explains that land and building tax (PBB) is a crucial fiscal instrument in the global taxation system, with the aim of supporting government spending on public services, regulating land use, and potentially as a redistribution tool. This article addresses the fundamental ideas, goals, and effects of PBB in Indonesia, highlighting its important role in financing national development. The discussion involves aspects of billing, the basis of collection, the collection system, payment procedures, as well as the taxpayer's right to object and appeal. Emphasis is given to key principles, such as openness, fairness, legal certainty, and public participation in the implementation of PBB. Although PBB contributes significantly to economic development, the article also identifies several critical issues, including property value assessment, social inequality, and economic effects that must be taken into account while managing a just and effective tax system. This article offers a thorough analysis of the PBB as a tool for policy that is essential to the welfare of society and the growth of the nation.

This study analyzes the impact of the implementation of the Complete Systematic Land Registration (PTSL) Program on the property investment sector in Medan City. The PTSL program aims to provide legal certainty over land ownership rights, which leads to an increase in property value and attracts investors. This research employs a qualitative approach through direct observation during an internship at the Medan City Land Office. The findings indicate that PTSL positively contributes to the growth of property investments by enhancing legal certainty, improving bureaucratic efficiency, and increasing regional tax revenues. However, challenges such as low public awareness and limited human resources remain. Therefore, more intensive public outreach and improved staff competence are necessary to optimize the program’s implementation.