Thailand’s Draft Industrial Design Act (2025): What IP Lawyers Must Watch

Introduction In a significant move toward enhancing the economy and supporting innovation, Thailand has introduced a draft to amend its existing Patent Law, whereby the Industrial Designs that are currently governed under the Act, which are not at par with the international standard, are going to undergo significant changes. Between December 16, 2024 and the end of January 2025, the public hearing was conducted by the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), where the opinions were welcomed...