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Collective Marks as a Tool for Development: Indonesia

The Development Agenda Project on Collective Marks in Indonesia is working in the Province of Bali with local communities engaged in the spa and handicrafts sectors. This initiative supports entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under the collective mark “UnBALIvable.” The goal is to use this collective mark as an intellectual property tool to boost tourism, add value to local products, and empower communities to take ownership of their creativity. By uniting under a shared brand, local artisans and businesses aim to strengthen their market position and showcase the unique craftsmanship of Bali to the world.

WIPO has partnered with a National Team, comprising of the Ministry of Creative Economy, the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) of Indonesia and the Provincial Government of Bali, to ensure the success of the project. Several local institutions are also providing valuable support, helping to strengthen and sustain the project’s long-term impact.

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Transforming Bali's Tourism Through Intellectual Property: A WIPO Project Highlight

In Bali, a WIPO-led project helped local spa and craft businesses harness intellectual property to build stronger brands and attract more visitors. By combining training, mentoring, and collaboration, the initiative supported sustainable tourism and long-term community prosperity, and has now been integrated into the Development Agenda (DA) Project on Collective Marks.

Bali Hosts Training of Trainers to Boost Local Brands through Collective Marks

A Training of Trainers workshop on building and managing collective marks was held in Bali, Indonesia in August 2025. The activity, organized by WIPO in collaboration with the Ministry of Creative Economy, strengthened national capacities to develop and sustain collective marks as tools for local economic and cultural development.