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Thailand Retains 'Watch List' Status as US Recognises Consistent Gains in Intellectual Property
Thailand Retains 'Watch List' Status as US Recognises Consistent Gains in Intellectual Property
SATURDAY, MAY 02, 2026
The 2026 Special 301 Report highlights Thailand’s proactive enforcement and legislative reforms, though online piracy and patent backlogs remain concernsePCT now lets Thai businesses file patents in 158 countries, says Department of Intellectual Property
ePCT now lets Thai businesses file patents in 158 countries, says Department of Intellectual Property
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 08, 2025
DIP and WIPO train Thai firms on PCT and ePCT, enabling single-filing patent protection in 158 countries with faster processing and fee discountsTrump administration moves to seize or license Harvard patents
Trump administration moves to seize or license Harvard patents
SATURDAY, AUGUST 09, 2025
The Trump administration has launched a sweeping review of Harvard University’s federally funded research programmes and is threatening to take ownership of, or grant licences from, the institution’s extensive patent portfolio.Article 44 to allow suspension of cannabis patents
Article 44 to allow suspension of cannabis patents
MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2019
PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday intervened amid growing controversy over patents for medical marijuana, using his special powers to authorise suspension of patent applications under review. Group accuses govt of insincerity over cannabis patents
Group accuses govt of insincerity over cannabis patents
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019
THE CIVIL SECTOR for medical marijuana has raised doubts about the Intellectual Property Department’s (IPD) apparent reluctance to reject cannabis-related patent applications filed by two firms. Plan to invoke Article 44 for decision on cannabis patents
Plan to invoke Article 44 for decision on cannabis patents
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2018
THE JUNTA is planning to use the extraordinary powers of Article 44 to introduce a solution to the cannabis-related patent problems.Experts slam monopoly by large companies through abuse of patents
Experts slam monopoly by large companies through abuse of patents
FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018
EFFORTS to claim monopoly privileges beyond periods that are normally allowed by law – or “evergreening” – have plagued Thailand’s patent registration system, according to research findings. 