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Oramon and Pimjai Partner to Boost IP Use by Thai Businesses

Oramon and Pimjai Partner to Boost IP Use by Thai Businesses

MGR Online•Economy•11d ago

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Thai Department of Intellectual Property and Federation of Thai Industries Collaborate to Enhance IP Utilization for Business Growth.

  • •The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) and the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) have partnered to promote the use of intellectual property (IP) and innovation among Thai entrepreneurs.
  • •The collaboration aims to increase the competitiveness of Thai industries, especially SMEs, by adding value to products and services through creativity and IP.
  • •Key initiatives include training, expert consultations, IP promotion events, and support for patent applications in targeted technology areas.
  • •Upcoming events include TCEX 2026, IP Fair, and an SME development project focused on IP utilization, with financial incentives for early participants.

Overview

  • •Oramon Taptuengtham, Director-General of the Department of Intellectual Property, met with Pimjai Leesirikan, Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries.
  • •The meeting was to discuss cooperation frameworks for promoting the use of intellectual property in business development and expanding market opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs.
  • •The initiative aims to upgrade the competitive potential of the Thai industrial sector to an international level, especially for SMEs, aligning with government policies to drive an innovation-based economy.
  • •FTI proposed the FTI IP Connect project, which will provide entrepreneurs access to IP knowledge and services through workshops, expert consultations, and IP Dinner Talks.
  • •The plan includes accelerating patent examination for the industrial sector (Fast-Track Patent for Industry).
  • •The collaboration will leverage the IP Mart platform to connect research and IP with the manufacturing sector for commercial utilization.
  • •In 2026, the Department will host three key events: TCEX 2026 (July 9-12), IP Fair (August 27-29), and the 'SME Thai Adds Value with IP' project training (June-August).
  • •The 'SME Thai Adds Value with IP' project will offer subsidies for trademark registration for the first 300 participants and provide sales and business matching opportunities for 150 SMEs at Central Westgate (September 4-6).

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Key Quotes

Oramon Taptuengtham
"Previously, the Department has closely cooperated with the Federation of Thai Industries in promoting and developing the capabilities of Thai entrepreneurs to use intellectual property as a tool for competitive advantage, building cooperation networks between the government, industry, and business sectors to promote the economic benefits of intellectual property. Moving forward, we will jointly elevate the Thai industrial sector, continuing our collaboration to drive Thai entrepreneurs in creating added value from creativity, technology, and intellectual property to strengthen the Thai industrial sector further."
ที่ผ่านมา กรมได้ประสานความร่วมมือกับ ส.อ.ท. อย่างใกล้ชิด ในการส่งเสริมและพัฒนาศักยภาพผู้ประกอบการไทยให้สามารถใช้ทรัพย์สินทางปัญญาเป็นเครื่องมือสร้างความได้เปรียบทางการแข่งขัน สร้างเครือข่ายความร่วมมือระหว่างภาครัฐ ภาคอุตสาหกรรม และภาคธุรกิจ เพื่อส่งเสริมการใช้ทรัพย์สินทางปัญญาให้เกิดประโยชน์ทางเศรษฐกิจอย่างเป็นรูปธรรม และจากนี้ จะร่วมมือกันในการยกระดับภาคอุตสาหกรรมไทย สานต่อความร่วมมือ เพื่อผลักดันผู้ประกอบการไทยให้สามารถสร้างมูลค่าเพิ่มจากความคิดสร้างสรรค์ เทคโนโลยี และทรัพย์สินทางปัญญา เพื่อเสริมสร้างความเข้มแข็งให้ภาคอุตสาหกรรมไทยต่อไป

Key Entities

Person

Oramon Taptuengtham(อรมน ทรัพย์ทวีธรรม)
Director-General of the Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Commerce, who met with the Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries to discuss IP promotion.
Pimjai Leesirikan(พิมพ์ใจ ลี้อิสสระนุกูล)
Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), who participated in a discussion with the Director-General of the Department of Intellectual Property regarding IP utilization.
Supachai Suthummanon(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, whose policy includes driving an innovation-based economy and enhancing national competitiveness.

Organization

Department of Intellectual Property (DIP)(กรมทรัพย์สินทางปัญญา)
The Thai government department responsible for intellectual property, involved in a partnership to promote IP use among entrepreneurs.
Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)
The ministry under which the Department of Intellectual Property operates.
Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)(สภาอุตสาหกรรมแห่งประเทศไทย)
The organization representing Thai industrialists, partnering with the DIP to enhance IP utilization and business competitiveness.

Law

FTI IP Connect
A proposed cooperation project by the Federation of Thai Industries aimed at supporting entrepreneurs in accessing IP knowledge and services.
Fast-Track Patent for Industry
A proposed initiative to expedite patent examination for the industrial sector.
IP Mart
A platform proposed to connect research, innovation, and intellectual property with the manufacturing sector for commercial use.

Place

Siam Paragon(สยามพารากอน)
The venue for the Thailand Character & Content Expo (TCEX) in July 2026.
Impact Muang Thong Thani(อิมแพ็ค เมืองทองธานี)
The venue for the IP Fair in August 2026.
Ratchaburi(ราชบุรี)
One of the provinces where the 'SME Thai Adds Value with IP' training and consultation will be conducted.
Chonburi(ชลบุรี)
One of the provinces where the 'SME Thai Adds Value with IP' training and consultation will be conducted.
Chiang Mai(เชียงใหม่)
One of the provinces where the 'SME Thai Adds Value with IP' training and consultation will be conducted.
Songkhla(สงขลา)
One of the provinces where the 'SME Thai Adds Value with IP' training and consultation will be conducted.
Khon Kaen(ขอนแก่น)
One of the provinces where the 'SME Thai Adds Value with IP' training and consultation will be conducted.
Central Westgate(เซ็นทรัลเวสเกต)
The venue for the business matching event related to the 'SME Thai Adds Value with IP' project, scheduled for September 4-6, 2026.