by Paul Rujopakarn

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has reported that relevant government units in January confiscated more than 45,000 counterfeit items nationwide.

 

DIP Deputy Director-General Jittima Srithaporn revealed that the operation was a joint effort between the department, the Royal Thai Police, the Customs Department, the Department of Special Investigation, and IP owners.

 

During the operation, officials apprehended about 150 suspects, 113 of whom were arrested by the Royal Thai Police, who also seized nearly 42,500 items. Authorities from the Customs Department were responsible for the remaining cases, collecting about 3,000 counterfeit products. These included handbags, shoes, garments, hats and eye wares.

 

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Deputy Director-General Jittima added that a total of 648 patent infringement cases underwent mediation from October 1st, 2002, to February 28th, 2022. 353 of the cases have since been successfully resolved.

 

Those violating trademarks registered in Thailand are liable to face imprisonment of up to four years, a fine of up to 400,000 baht, or both. Those violating unregistered trademarks can meanwhile face up to three years in prison or a fine of up to 6,000 baht, or both.

 

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More fake news????

....and all these counterfeit items are where now?

3 minutes ago, webfact said:

Deputy Director-General Jittima added that a total of 648 patent infringement cases underwent mediation from October 1st, 2002, to February 28th, 2022. 353 of the cases have since been successfully resolved.

In 20 years they have gone to court 648 times! 

That has to be the worst batting average ever!

This department has a fairly easy job - they don't even need to leave the office, just order some supposed branded items from any of the online shopping sites here that are listed unusually cheap 

I would be interested to know if the ever investigate safety related fakes like car parts, tools, electrical goods, or do they just concentrate on articles suitable as Mia Noi gifts?

The brand name shirts, shades and footwear we see worn by undercover RTP are all genuine. That's  a relief!

Be careful what you wish for. Without the fake smiles, fake breasts, and fake love, it wouldn't be such a fantasy dreamland anymore.

Was one of these an items a government perhaps?

 

 

These guys really are useless. I'm a toy collector of Japanese stuff, and I can tell you that 100 yards away from Pattaya police station, on the ground floor of Central, the entire toy set up is fake Chinese unstamped garbage. Even the Gashapon set up has been replaced with fake ribbish. If only they could get out of their comfy chairs and walk across the road !

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has reported that relevant government units in January confiscated more than 45,000 counterfeit items nationwide.

Could do that on a daily basis in my local market... 

4 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

More fake news????

No more fake products... ????

13 hours ago, Will B Good said:

....and all these counterfeit items are where now?

Coming to a RTP/Customs flea market near you soon.