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Nestlé launches B577m coffee lawsuit in Thailand
Business, Published on 31/05/2025
» Nestlé has filed a lawsuit against its former business partners in Thailand for rights infringement of the Nescafé trademark.
Move to enhance funding access for copyright holders
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/01/2025
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) plans to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create a new platform to enhance funding access for copyright holders.
Panasonic Collaborates with Thai Authorities to Seize Counterfeit Batteries Valued at Over 17 Million Baht
Published on 21/09/2023
» On July 26, 2023, Panasonic, in collaboration with the Economic Crime Suppression Division under the Royal Thai Police (“ECD Police”) and Lazada Thailand, successfully apprehended a major seller of counterfeit batteries operating on online platforms. This operation resulted in the seizure of more than 400,000 fake Panasonic batteries with a total estimated value of over 17 million baht. This represents the highest number of seized counterfeit Panasonic products in Thailand and Southeast Asia to date. All individuals apprehended in the raid are now facing criminal charges related to trademark infringement under the Thai Trademark Act, carrying a maximum penalty of imprisonment for up to four years, a fine of up to 400,000 baht, or both.
Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Faces Dozens of Design-Theft Suits
Business, Published on 05/07/2022
» In just a few years, the Chinese apparel giant Shein has captured the market for bargain-seeking Gen-Z shoppers by offering huge varieties of cheap apparel every day. Along the way, it has picked up a long list of complaints of copyright theft from big brands and boutique designers.
Thailand presses on with IP measures
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/02/2022
» Thailand vows to move ahead with plans to tackle intellectual property (IP) infringements even as the US recently announced it will exclude Thailand from its Notorious Markets List both for physical and online markets.
MoU aims to combat IPR violations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/01/2021
» The Commerce Ministry has teamed up with e-commerce firms and owners of intellectual property rights (IPR) to combat online IPR infringement.
IP Key South-East Asia continues their focus on protecting people and economies from the dangers of counterfeit cosmetics and beauty products
Published on 25/12/2020
» The IP Key South-East Asia (SEA) project, funded by the European Union (EU), has recently launched the second phase of the #YourHealthIsPriceless campaign to promote consumer awareness about the dangers to the health of people and economies caused by counterfeit cosmetics and personal care products, including beauty products like skincare and face injections. The first phase of the campaign was launched last September, providing information about the harmful effects of counterfeit pharmaceutical products, and calling for action to stop the selling, purchasing, and consumption of them.
Copyright & Trademark Infringement in the Crosshairs During IP Key SEA-IP Enforcement Week
Published on 18/09/2019
» EU-sponsored seminar series addresses the global scourge of counterfeit goods and pirated intellectual property.
Guns N' Roses suing over rose-style beer
AFP, Published on 11/05/2019
» LOS ANGELES: The band Guns N' Roses is suing a Colorado brewery for naming one of its beers "Guns 'N' Rose," saying the alleged trademark infringement has caused the hard rockers "irreparable damage."
Thousands of fake luxury watches seized in Hat Yai
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 14/02/2019
» SONGKHLA: More than 2,200 counterfeit luxury watches were seized from shops at a popular market in downtown Hat Yai during a task force raid on Thursday.