Region: Thailand

Thailand: Proactive enforcement reduces infringement and increases investor confidence in growing economy

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement: Global Guide 2023

Concerted government efforts to halt counterfeiting and the flow of fakes are paying off handsomely, but more work is needed to make the country a leading jurisdiction for IP enforcement.

29 September 2023

Thailand: examiners’ unique approach to distinctiveness underscores complex registration process

Featured in Asia-Pacific Trademark Prosecution Review 2024

There are several key aspects about Thailand’s registration process that rights holders need to know, from the first-to-file system to renewals. One key element is that examiners tend to consider any abbreviated mark to be non-distinctive; the same goes for captions or descriptions of goods or services.

22 September 2023

Will South Korea succeed in increasing platform liability for counterfeit goods? Don’t hold your breath

This week’s Saturday opinion considers bills being proposed in South Korea to increase the responsibility and liability of e-commerce platforms in combatting counterfeiting.

12 August 2023

Major policy changes in Southeast Asia

Featured in WTR Special Report Q2 2023: Spotlight on Asia-Pacific: A guide to strategically navigating the evolving landscape

04 July 2023

Regional associations combating counterfeits in the Asia-Pacific

Featured in WTR Special Report Q2 2023: Spotlight on Asia-Pacific: A guide to strategically navigating the evolving landscape

04 July 2023

Asia-Pacific brands grow in value

Featured in WTR Special Report Q2 2023: Spotlight on Asia-Pacific: A guide to strategically navigating the evolving landscape

04 July 2023

Using Thailand’s new decree on technology crimes to tackle IP infringement

The decree will help to unmask infringers by making stakeholders responsible for disclosing personal information about suspicious accounts and transactions.

25 May 2023

Five minutes with… Lazada

WTR checks in with Lazada’s senior vice president of legal Rugeradh Tungsupakul on its trademark and brand protection strategy.

17 October 2022

Thailand issues new rules on customs recordation and seizure of counterfeit goods

Under the new system, trademark and copyright owners will be able to record their IP information with the Customs Department directly.

21 September 2022

Destruction ceremony held in Thailand; Amazon files joint lawsuit; fake Microsoft software warning – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the Iraq IP office updating its trademark licensing requirements, Vans winning punitive damages in a Chinese OLD SKOOL suit, and much more.

30 August 2022

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