IP Infringement Enforcement (IP&IT Court)
ทนายคดีทรัพย์สินทางปัญญา (ศาลทรัพย์สินฯ) · § Litigation
Quick Answer
Cease & Desist → 30-day negotiation → IP&IT Court suit with preliminary injunction to seize counterfeit goods. Thai-registered TM owners may sue manufacturer, seller, and platform.
Timeline: C&D 30 days · Seizure 7–14 days · IP&IT trial 8–14 months · Appeal direct to Supreme Court IP Division 12 months
Official fee: Court fee 2% of damages (cap THB 200,000) · Seizure officer ~THB 5,000
Legal Basis
Trademark Act B.E. 2534 + Copyright Act B.E. 2537 + Patent Act B.E. 2522 + IP&IT Court Act B.E. 2539.
Who Needs This
Brand owners facing counterfeiting, copyright holders with unauthorized use, patent holders facing infringement.
Required Documents
- TM/copyright/patent registration certificates
- Genuine and counterfeit samples
- Sale evidence (Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop screenshots)
- 3-year genuine brand revenue (damages calculation)
Common Pitfalls
- Unregistered TMs can still sue under Passing Off but reputation burden is heavy
- Copyright arises automatically but registration recommended as prima facie evidence
- Test purchases must be executed by counsel/expert to be admissible
Typical Use-cases
- Fashion brand vs TikTok Shop seller cloning logo
- Music studio vs karaoke venue for unlicensed playback
- Tech company vs competitor infringing hardware patent
FAQ
- Seize goods from Shopee/Lazada warehouses?
- Yes — seize at seller's warehouse and file takedown via Shopee/Lazada IP Portal as urgent interim remedy.
- How much can we claim?
- Actual damages + infringer's profits (disgorgement) + 2× punitive (patents). Minimum THB 50,000 per infringed mark.
- Foreign brand without Thai TM — can we sue?
- Yes via Passing Off (TM Act §46) or public-fraud criminal action. Local registration always preferable.
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