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    Intellectual Property & International Trade Court

    The Central Intellectual Property & International Trade Court (CIPITC / ศาลทรัพย์สินทางปัญญาและการค้าระหว่างประเทศกลาง) was established under the Act on Establishment of and Procedure for the IP and IT Court B.E. 2539 (1996). It has exclusive nationwide first-instance jurisdiction over IP disputes (Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Trade Secrets, Geographical Indication, Plant Varieties), and international trade matters (international carriage, international arbitration enforcement, customs disputes with international elements).

    ศาลทรัพย์สินทางปัญญาฯ

    Address

    Ratchadaphisek Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900

    Phone

    +66 2 541 2328

    Jurisdiction

    IP disputes and international trade cases nationwide

    Cases Handled

    Patent infringement and invalidity
    Trademark disputes (infringement, opposition, cancellation)
    Copyright violations
    Trade secret misappropriation (Trade Secrets Act B.E. 2545 (2002))
    Geographical Indication enforcement
    International carriage of goods (sea / air)
    Arbitration award enforcement (New York Convention)

    Important Notes

    Has nationwide exclusive jurisdiction over its subject matter

    Technical advisors (lay associate judges) assist career judges

    Can grant Anton Piller-style ex parte preservation orders

    Handles both civil and criminal IP cases

    Confidentiality orders available for trade-secret matters

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