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New border crackdown to protect IP

Counterfeit products that violate intellectual property law.

The Commerce Ministry is moving ahead with measures to prevent and suppress intellectual property (IP) infringements at border checkpoints, the latest move to build up confidence among trading partners and create a better investment environment.

The move also aims to curb the import of substandard products into the country and protect domestic consumers.

According to Deputy Commerce Minister Sinit Lertkrai, the cabinet approved at its meeting on Jan 4 a draft notification of the Commerce Ministry that stipulates pirated trademarks and products are prohibited goods for export, import, or any form of transit throughout Thailand.

Following the notification, the Commerce Ministry will work closely with the Customs Department to bar or suppress…

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