DIP clarifies NENE ROYAL trademark registration process

MGR Online•Economy•39m ago

Reader Briefing

The Department of Intellectual Property is investigating a trademark application for NENE ROYAL to prevent the unauthorized use of celebrity names.

•The Department of Intellectual Property confirmed a trademark application for NENE ROYAL was submitted via an electronic system.
•Director-General Jittima Srithaporn stated that trademark applications do not grant automatic rights and must undergo strict legal scrutiny.
•The registrar has ordered the NENE ROYAL applicant to provide clarification and evidence regarding the use of the name.
•The Department of Intellectual Property aims to protect the rights of artists and public figures to prevent public confusion.

•Online information was shared regarding the registration of trademarks using the names of artists or famous individuals.
•The Department of Intellectual Property found that a trademark application for NENE ROYAL is currently in the initial stage of requesting protection.
•Jittima Srithaporn stated that the Department of Intellectual Property prioritizes protecting the rights of name owners, particularly artists and public figures.
•The Department of Intellectual Property may refuse registration if an applicant impersonates a celebrity or seeks unfair benefit from another's reputation without permission.
•The registrar is examining the origin of the trademark and the relationship between the applicant and the name owner.
•The registrar has ordered the applicant for the NENE ROYAL trademark to clarify facts and present supporting evidence.
•The registrar exercises authority under the Trademark Act 1991 and its amendments to request additional documents from applicants.
•The Department of Intellectual Property will continue to evaluate the application based on legal criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.

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Department of Intellectual Property(กรมทรัพย์สินทางปัญญา)

The government agency responsible for examining trademark applications and protecting intellectual property rights.

IP Advisory Center (IPAC)(ศูนย์ให้คำปรึกษาด้านทรัพย์สินทางปัญญา (IP Advisory Center: IPAC))

A center providing information and advice on trademark registration and intellectual property protection.

Jittima Srithaporn(นางสาวจิตติมา ศรีถาพร)

The Director-General of the Department of Intellectual Property.

Trademark Act 1991(พระราชบัญญัติเครื่องหมายการค้า พ.ศ. 2534)

The law granting the registrar authority to examine trademark applications and request evidence.