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IP Dept. offers alternative dispute resolution to avoid court.

IP Dept. offers alternative dispute resolution to avoid court.

Matichon•Economy•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Department of Intellectual Property promotes alternative dispute resolution to efficiently settle IP conflicts outside of court.

  • •The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) offers alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for intellectual property (IP) cases.
  • •ADR services, including arbitration and mediation, have been available since 2002 with mediation being free for the public.
  • •Mediation cases, primarily concerning copyright, trademarks, and patents, have a success rate above 50% and average 45 days.
  • •The number of mediation requests has significantly increased in the past five years, indicating growing public trust in the process.

Overview

  • •The Department of Intellectual Property began offering alternative dispute resolution for intellectual property disputes in 2002.
  • •The Department of Intellectual Property stated that alternative dispute resolution is crucial for managing conflicts in an innovation-driven economy.
  • •The Department of Intellectual Property provides both arbitration and mediation services to resolve IP disputes.
  • •Since its inception, over 800 mediation requests have been received, with copyright being the most common issue.
  • •Over 50% of mediation cases are successfully resolved, with an average resolution period of 45 days.
  • •The number of mediation requests in the last five years has continuously increased, with a substantial rise in 2025.
  • •Alternative dispute resolution is promoted to offer faster, more flexible, and less costly solutions compared to court proceedings.
  • •Businesses and creators can resolve IP conflicts efficiently, maintaining good relationships and smooth business operations.

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Key Quotes

Arachabhorn Sapphaban
"The department has been providing alternative dispute resolution services for intellectual property since 2002."
กรมฯ ได้เริ่มให้บริการระงับข้อพิพาททางเลือกด้านทรัพย์สินทางปัญญามาตั้งแต่ปี พ.ศ. 2002
Arachabhorn Sapphaban
"Mediation is the most popular service as it is free of charge for users."
การไกล่เกลี่ยฯ เป็นบริการที่ได้รับความสนใจจากประชาชนมากที่สุด เนื่องจากไม่ต้องเสียค่าใช้จ่ายในการใช้บริการ
Arachabhorn Sapphaban
"The success rate of mediation is over 50%, with an average resolution time of 45 days per case."
โดยมีอัตราการไกล่เกลี่ยสำเร็จมากกว่าร้อยละ 50 และใช้ระยะเวลาไกล่เกลี่ยเฉลี่ยอยู่ที่ 45 วันต่อเรื่อง
Arachabhorn Sapphaban
"The Department of Intellectual Property is confident that its dispute resolution process meets current needs for managing intellectual property conflicts."
กรมทรัพย์สินทางปัญญาเชื่อมั่นว่า กระบวนการไกล่เกลี่ยข้อพิพาทของกรมฯ สามารถตอบโจทย์การจัดการความขัดแย้งด้านทรัพย์สินทางปัญญาในปัจจุบัน

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Intellectual Property(กรมทรัพย์สินทางปัญญา)ℹ️
The Thai government agency promoting and managing intellectual property rights, including offering alternative dispute resolution services.

Person

Arachabhorn Sapphaban(นางอรมน ทรัพย์ทวีธรรม)
The Director-General of the Department of Intellectual Property of Thailand, who is advocating for alternative dispute resolution.