In a remarkable display of thought leadership within the sphere of arbitration and intellectual property, Nathapong Tongkaew of Domnern Somgiat & Boonma (DS&B) took center stage at the Regional Arbitral Institutes Forum (RAIF) Conference 2023. Hosted by the Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC), this illustrious gathering saw an assembly of around 50 of the most respected professionals, arbitrators, and experts from across the Asia-Pacific region, converging to foster knowledge exchange, collaboration, and support for the burgeoning field of arbitration.

As a panelist in the keenly anticipated session on “Intellectual Property and Arbitration: Protecting Innovation through Alternative Dispute Resolution,” Nathapong, alongside other eminent figures in IP and arbitration, delved into the crucial relationship between intellectual property rights and arbitration. The discussion highlighted the advantages and challenges of resolving IP disputes through arbitration, with Nathapong contributing significant insights on the current IP disputes landscape and the intricacies involved in enforcing IP arbitral awards.

This engagement not only underscored DS&B’s commitment to advancing arbitration practices in the region but also reinforced the firm’s stature as a beacon of expertise in the confluence of IP law and alternative dispute resolution methods.

Significantly, the RAIF Conference is backed by a consortium of nine leading professional arbitration institutes across the Asia-Pacific region, united in their mission to promote excellence and further the practice of arbitration. This year, the conference attracted about 50 practitioners from the region, showcasing its role as a pivotal platform for advancing arbitration and fostering regional engagement among arbitration professionals.