The Department of Intellectual Property and related agencies jointly destroyed more than 1.2 million items of intellectual property infringement at the end, with a damage value of more than 600 million baht, hoping to build confidence among trading partners. and investors Ready to strengthen cooperation with the alliance network on the prevention and suppression of intellectual property infringement.

Mr. Wuttikrai Leeveeraphan, Director-General of the Department of Intellectual Property, revealed that the Thai government attaches importance to the development of the intellectual property system. Promote creativity Commercial use of intellectual property Protection of intellectual property rights Including increasing efficiency in preventing intellectual property violations by the Ministry of Commerce by the Department of Intellectual Property. and related agencies such as the Internal Security Operations Command Royal Thai Police Office Ministry of Defense Ministry of Interior Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, Customs Department, Department of Special Investigation Public Relations Department Anti-Money Laundering Office and the Office of the Broadcasting Commission National Television and Telecommunications Commission as well as the private sector owner of rights in intellectual property

However, over the years both the public and private sectors have continuously integrated work to suppress intellectual property infringement. As a result, trading partners accept Thailand’s performance. As shown in the 2023 report on the results of the classification of intellectual property protection status according to special US trade law Section 301, which praised the policy developments and concrete results of suppression operations in Thailand. However, Thailand remains on the list of countries that need to be watched (Watch List: WL). The government is therefore ready to continue intensively cracking down on pirated products. The aim is to free Thailand from such accounts.

In addition, the destruction of items in intellectual property infringement cases that have been finalized is considered the final step in solving intellectual property infringement problems that must be carried out transparently in line with the obligations under the organization’s framework. World Trade Organization (WTO) and has implemented environmental standards. To build confidence among trading partners, investors and owners of intellectual property rights. that the product is infringing Will not return to the market again. It also protects consumers from dangers that may result from using counterfeit products that are not up to standard. This year, there are many types of items that will be destroyed, such as clothes, watches, shoes, bags, and cosmetics. Mobile phones, car parts, food products, etc., seized from arrests and seizures by the Royal Thai Police, Customs Department, and the Department of Special Investigation, totaling 1,253, 529 pieces, representing a damage value of more than 600 million baht. If any citizen sees an act that is considered an infringement of intellectual property rights, You can report clues to the Intellectual Property Violation Prevention Division. Department of Intellectual Property, call 02-547-4702 or hotline 1368.

Source: Thai News Agency