Nonthaburi, Director-General of the Department of Intellectual Property It is clearly emphasized that the elephant pattern on the pants is a copyrighted work. Other people may not reproduce, modify, or use the pattern for commercial purposes without permission from the copyright owner. Ready to conduct strict inspections of violating products at every border checkpoint. and important commercial areas Whoever violates the law is guilty of a crime.
From the case where there is news about imports ‘Elephant pattern pants’ produced from abroad They are sold in large numbers in Thailand. which affects the rights of copyright owners and cause Thai entrepreneurs to lose trade opportunities. Recently, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce An urgent order was given. The Department of Intellectual Property hastened to investigate the said case. To protect intellectual property and the interests of Thai people.
Mr. Wutthikrai Leeweeraphan, Director-General of the Department of Intell
ectual Property, revealed that the Department has expedited action immediately. From a preliminary investigation, it was found that elephant pants, which have a unique Thai art pattern, are widely popular. Especially among foreign tourists who travel to Thailand, they must buy something to wear or keep on hand as a souvenir. The elephant pattern was created by Thai people. Part of the copyright information has already been filed with the Department of Intellectual Property. Other people may not reproduce, modify, or use the pattern for commercial purposes without permission from the copyright owner.
He has assigned officials to inspect important commercial areas. To examine and provide knowledge and understanding of the importance of intellectual property. To protect the interests and creativity of the Thai people. Including giving advice to traders that they should inspect products before selling them. Taking into account the origin of the product, whether it is produced domestically or abroad. Today’s trad
e must compete with product quality. And the elephant pattern pants produced in Thailand are of high quality and production volumes are increasing. Supporting the products of Thai entrepreneurs is therefore an important mechanism that helps generate income and drive the domestic economy.
In addition, the Department of Intellectual Property has collaborated with the Customs Department. Increase strictness in checking imports of products suspected of being subject to piracy at all Thai border checkpoints. Ready to discuss with relevant agencies to seriously put in place measures to suppress pirated products in the market. Which is not just about elephant pattern pants only. But also other patterns such as Korat cats and Mae Klong mackerel will be expedited in the same way. Direct copyright infringement is punishable by a fine ranging from 20,000 baht to 200,000 baht if it is a commercial act. There is a penalty of imprisonment from 6 months to 4 years or a fine from 100,000 baht to 800,000 baht, or both.
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rce: Thai News Agency