In a significant demonstration of Thailand's commitment to intellectual property rights protection, a large-scale destruction ceremony of counterfeit goods was held on 23 August 2024, at the Royal Thai Army's 7th Air Defense Regiment complex in Bangkok. The event, jointly organized by the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), Customs Department, Royal Thai Police, and Department of Special Investigation (DSI), marked a crucial step in Thailand's ongoing efforts to combat IP infringement.

On 16 July 2024 Domnern Somgiat & Boonma organized an event in Bangkok to train 85 representatives from the Customs Department, the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), the Royal Thai Police’s Economic Crime Division (ECD), and the Royal Thai Police’s Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) to identify counterfeit goods of a number of world-famous brands

Join us as we reflect on our participation in the prestigious LES Thailand conference in Bangkok, where our partner Nathapong moderated the panel on global IP licensing strategies. This event provided valuable insights into cross-border licensing, highlighting the significance of legal and cultural considerations.

Catch up on how Nathapong from DS&B shared his IP know-how on licensing agreements with university IP officers. This effort to bridge the gap between theory and practice highlights our commitment to enriching IP education in Thailand. Join us for a glimpse into this impactful workshop that’s steering IP understanding in a new direction. It's all about linking what's learned in class with the real IP world.

Nathapong Tongkaew, Partner, joined the discussion at RAIF Conference 2023 where he represented DS&B and engaged with a panel of experts to explore the integration of intellectual property rights and arbitration. This gathering at THAC underscored our firm's dedication to advancing arbitration practices and our role in shaping the future of IP dispute resolution.

Join us as we recap our involvement in a major event alongside Thailand's top law enforcement agencies, crushing over 878k counterfeit goods to take a stand for IP rights. Plus, a reminder on why trademark recordation with Customs is a game-changer for brand owners.