Trial of Agnez Mo's Copyright Lawsuit, Presenting Two Witnesses

Kapanlagi.com - The civil trial regarding the copyright lawsuit of the song between Ari Bias and Agnez Mo was held again at the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday (12/9/2024). In this session, the side of Ari Bias presented two witnesses to provide testimony in front of the panel of judges.

After the trial, Margareth Tacia Situmorang, Agnez Mo's legal counsel, provided a statement to the media. She stated that the trial was conducted in a conducive and smooth manner.

"The trial was conducive, earlier the plaintiff's side had presented regarding factual witnesses and expert witnesses," said Margareth Tacia Situmorang at the Central Jakarta District Court, Monday (12/9/2024).

"What has been presented certainly has good attention for the panel to consider whether there is a violation or not," she added.

Margareth also emphasized that her team remains cooperative and follows the applicable legal process.

"So we will be cooperative in accordance with what was conveyed by the factual witnesses and expert testimony that has explained who should pay, where the payment should go, and so on," she said.

1. Follow the Applicable Legal Mechanism

When asked about the chances of a favorable outcome for Agnez Mo, Margareth emphasized that her side will continue to follow the legal mechanisms. She also affirmed that Agnez Mo as the principal always adheres to the applicable law.

"We, in principle, follow all mechanisms, provisions, we are cooperative, we convey what we need to convey, of course, all of that refers to the provisions of the law, in principle, our principal (Agnez Mo) is very compliant with the law," she said.

2. Evidence Presented

In the hearing, evidence was also presented by the plaintiffs. However, Margareth emphasized that the evidence came from the opposing party, not from her team.

"That is not evidence from us, that is evidence from the plaintiffs, but for the strength, it has the potential or considers whether there is a violation or not, that is from the panel," she stated.

As is known, songwriter Ari Bias is suing Agnez Mo in the Central Jakarta District Court (PN). This lawsuit relates to the alleged copyright infringement of the song Bilang Saja. Agnez Mo is accused of using the song without permission for commercial purposes.

This case has been registered under case number 92/Pdt.Sus-HKI/Cipta/2024/PN Niaga Jkt.Pst. In his lawsuit, Ari Bias not only raises issues regarding Bilang Saja but also several other songs, such as Tak Bisa, Bukan Milikmu Lagi, Ku Disini, and Tak Kan Sampai Di Sini.

(kpl/far/ums)