webfact Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 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. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe 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. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-03-28 - Aetna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 More fake news???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 ....and all these counterfeit items are where now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticBhoy Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 The brand name shirts, shades and footwear we see worn by undercover RTP are all genuine. That's a relief! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Star Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Be careful what you wish for. Without the fake smiles, fake breasts, and fake love, it wouldn't be such a fantasy dreamland anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Was one of these an items a government perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 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 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 4 hours ago, sammieuk1 said: More fake news???? No more fake products... ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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