The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) defended Thailand's IP systems after the release of the 2017 annual International IP Index that puts Thailand close to the bottom of the index. Based on the US Chamber of Commerce's Global Intellectual Property Centre (GIPC) Roots of Innovation Index, Thailand is ranked 40 out of 45 economies with scores of 9.53 out of 35. The index is based on 35 indicators in prime categories of IP protection, including patents, copyrights, and enforcement and ratification of international treaties. DIP chief Thosapone Dansuputra said the country offers standard IP protection in line with the World Trade Organization's Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (Trips) agreement. However, he noted that the GIPC report has acknowledged the country's development of IP protection laws, enforcement and customs transparency.

Source: Bangkok Post February 11, 2017 21:45 UTC