DIP Cracks Down on Online IP Infringement

Khaosod•Economy•14d ago

Reader Briefing

The Department of Intellectual Property has suppressed 140 online infringement cases and established four key cooperation areas with private sectors to combat digital piracy.

•The Department of Intellectual Property seized 322,077 items across 140 cases between January and July 2026.
•Total damages from these online infringement cases are valued at 104,344,850 Baht.
•The Department of Intellectual Property and private partners agreed on four cooperation frameworks in mid-August 2026.
•The Thai e-commerce market in 2025 is valued at approximately 35.5 billion US dollars.

Overview

•The Thai e-commerce market grew to a value of approximately 35.5 billion US dollars or 1.13 trillion Baht in 2025.
•The Department of Intellectual Property implemented Notice and Takedown measures through MOUs with online platform providers.
•From January to July 2026, the Department of Intellectual Property suppressed 140 cases and seized 322,077 items totaling 104,344,850 Baht in damages.
•In mid-August 2026, the Department of Intellectual Property discussed countermeasures with right holders and platform providers.
•The Department of Intellectual Property will coordinate with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society to block websites and live streams containing infringing content.
•The Department of Intellectual Property plans to develop a real-time API to link intellectual property data with online platforms for better screening.
•The Department of Intellectual Property will introduce an 'IP Verified' mark for authorized shops to increase consumer confidence.
•The Department of Intellectual Property will coordinate with anti-money laundering agencies to investigate financial trails of offenders.

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Key Entities

Person

Oramon Sapthaweetham(นางอรมน ทรัพย์ทวีธรรม)

Director General of the Department of Intellectual Property.

Organization

Department of Intellectual Property(กรมทรัพย์สินทางปัญญา)

The agency responsible for suppressing intellectual property infringement and coordinating with platform providers.

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society(กระทรวงดิจิทัลเพื่อเศรษฐกิจและสังคม)ℹ️

The ministry the Department of Intellectual Property coordinates with to suspend or delete illegal intellectual property data.

Intellectual Property Infringement Suppression Division(กองป้องปรามการละเมิดทรัพย์สินทางปัญญา)

The division within the Department of Intellectual Property where citizens can report intellectual property infringements.

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