The law firm Dentons HPRP (formerly Hanafiah Ponggawa & Partners) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Kementerian Ekonomi Kreatif Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Creative Economy) as part of its celebration of Indonesia’s National Batik Day 2025. The partnership was announced at the firm’s newly inaugurated Jakarta office and signals a strong commitment to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) within the creative industry, especially batik artisans and related MSME actors. The support offered by Dentons HPRP includes pro bono legal services and educational programs aimed at strengthening these businesses’ capacities.
This collaboration underscores how professional service firms can act as catalysts for cultural-industry growth by leveraging legal expertise to enhance the competitiveness and global reach of creative MSMEs. Dentons HPRP positions its initiative not only as corporate social responsibility but as part of a broader strategy to elevate Indonesia’s creative economy while preserving deep cultural roots. As the Indonesian government continues to push the creative sector as a growth engine, such alliances may serve as vital bridges between legal infrastructure (such as intellectual property registration) and artisan entrepreneurship, enabling the MSME segment to scale, protect innovation, and access wider markets.
