The Department of Intellectual Property integrates cooperation with partner agencies. Moving forward proactively to crack down on intellectual property violations across the country to promote the atmosphere of trade and investment and protect consumers from the harm caused by consuming counterfeit products.
Mr. Wuttikrai Leeveeraphan, Director-General of the Department of Intellectual Property, revealed that the Department of Intellectual Property attaches importance to the prevention and suppression of intellectual property violations continuously. By campaigning to raise awareness among entrepreneurs in bringing the right products to sell. Along with joining forces with alliance agencies, both public and private, such as the Royal Thai Police Economic Crime Suppression Division Police officers suppressing intellectual property violations Metropolitan Police Headquarters Seriously go to the area to suppress products that violate intellectual property. in the major production and distribution sources To cut and prevent the distribution of products that violate intellectual property to the market.
International Law Office Co., Ltd., SandO IP Co., Ltd., Artista Research Co., Ltd. and Lescel IP Co., Ltd. jointly visited Nakhon Sawan, Phitsanulok, Lamphun, Chiang Mai, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Songkhla, Krabi, Phuket, Chonburi, Surin, Ubon Ratchathani, Kalasin, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Pathom, Phang Nga. Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, MBK Center The commercial area along Sukhumvit Road between Soi 3-19, Silom, Patpong, Khao San Road, Pratunam, Platinum and Sampeng Shopping Centers. to investigate the sale of infringing products Along with public relations to create knowledge and understanding of the benefits of intellectual property. which promotes trade and investment within the country As well as protecting consumers from the dangers that may arise from consuming counterfeit products that are not up to standard as well.
However, from the results of operations during January to April 2023, the operation team has suppressed and prosecuted intellectual property violations both offline and online, a total of 119 cases, 570,825 pieces of seized. There is a maximum imprisonment of 4 years, a maximum fine of 400,000 baht, or both. The sale of pirated goods There is a maximum imprisonment of 4 years or a maximum fine of 800,000 baht, or both. which if the public sees the sale of products that violate intellectual property can report clues through the website www.ipthailand.go.th, service topic "Report clues about intellectual property infringement" or call hotline 1368 .
Source: Thai News Agency