Consultation Meeting with the Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Commerce 

Consultation Meeting with the Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Commerce 

On January 27, AMCHAM Vice President Wiyada Srinaganand of 3M Thailand and AMCHAM Legal Committee Co-Chairs Christopher Knight and Emi Rowse led a delegation to meet with Director General Nusara Kanjanakul, Deputy Director General Arwut Wongsawas, Deputy Director General Kanitha Kungsawanich, and representatives from related departments.

Director General Nusara reported that draft amendments to the Copyright Act and Geographical Indications Protection Act were submitted to the cabinet in April 2024 and are waiting endorsement by Parliament. Meanwhile, the draft amendment to the Patent Act is undergoing public hearings.

The meeting provided AMCHAM an excellent opportunity to raise members’ concerns about Intellectual Property (IP) Protection. Discussions covered IP registration processes, trademarks and patents, copyright for AI-generated content, and the use of AI in supporting DIP’s examination work.

The meeting reinforced the Department of Intellectual Property’s strong commitment to elevating Thailand’s IP standards and strengthened the partnership between AMCHAM and the Department.