Thailand is taking strong measures to combat counterfeit products online, safeguarding property rights and reputation. Efforts include raising awareness, enforcing intellectual property rights, and forming partnerships with online platforms.
Thailand’s Efforts Against Counterfeit Products
Thailand is ramping up its efforts to combat the production and distribution of counterfeit goods, which pose a serious threat to the country’s economy, public health, and reputation. The government has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of buying and selling fake products and to encourage reporting of suspicious activities.
Combatting Counterfeit Products
Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is taking action against the sale of counterfeit branded products online to protect Thailand’s international reputation. The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) is educating SMEs about the significance of patenting their products, while also promoting the production and recognition of geographical indication (GI) products.
Partnerships and Agreements
DIP announced an upcoming memorandum of understanding between copyright owners and leading online platforms. This agreement will strengthen the fight against piracy, and the DIP is also collaborating with Facebook to develop tools for identifying and removing counterfeit products and copyright violations on the platform.
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