Thailand’s IP enforcement landscape is evolving, and staying up to date is important for businesses operating in Thailand.
The European Association for Business and Commerce (EABC), in cooperation with the South-East Asia IP SME Helpdesk, invites you to the 2026 Strengthening IP Enforcement in Thailand “Challenges, Best Practices, and the Role of Businesses in Combating Illicit Trade”.
Join an interactive panel bringing together government and private sector stakeholders for constructive dialogue, practical best-practice sharing, and stronger collaboration across industries.
Speakers:
- Ms. Prewprae Chumrum | Deputy Director General - Department of Intellectual Property (DIP).
- Mr. Franck Fougere | External Expert - South-East Asia IP SME Helpdesk and Managing Partner - Ananda Intellectual Property.
What you’ll gain: Enforcement and regulatory updates, practical strategies for rights holders, cross-industry best practices, and an interactive Q&A and the latest edition of EABC Anti-Illicit Trade Position Paper.
Event details:
Date: Wednesday, 18 Feb 2026
Time: 09:00–12:00 (registration starts: 9.00 – event starts: 9.20)
Venue: Spaces – Chamchuri Square (24th floor)
Ticket: Free (pre-registration only)
Agenda:
| 09:00 – 09:20 | Registration |
| 09:20 – 09:25 | Opening Remarks Paranee Adulyapichet, President European Association for Business and Commerce (EABC) |
| 09:25 – 09:35 | Policy Keynote Address Ms. Prewprae Chumrum, Deputy Director General, Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) |
| 09:35 – 09:45 | EU Partnership Remarks (TBC) EU Delegation to Thailand |
| 09:45 – 10:15 | Presentation on IP Enforcement Landscape in Thailand: Recent Developments, Priorities, and Cooperation Opportunities Mr. Pobpakorn Sripeaw, Legal Officer, Practitioner Level IPR Enforcement Office, Department of Intellectual Property |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | Presentation on Sharing EU and ASEAN best practices on IP enforcement and strategies to combat illicit trade Mr. Franck Fougere External Expert of SEA IP SME Helpdesk; and Managing Partner of Ananda Intellectual Property |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Introduction to the EABC Anti-Illicit Trade Position Paper: Insights shared from the EABC Sub-Taskforce key findings EABC IPR Working Group Chair European Association for Business and Commerce (EABC) |
| 11:00– 11:50 | Panel Discussion and Q&A Session: Enforcement challenges/ Practical bottlenecks on e-commerce platforms Panelists: Mr. Pobpakorn Sripeaw (DIP), Mr. Franck Fougere of SEA IP SME Helpdesk, e-commerce platforms (TBC), Customs, and Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) Moderator: EABC IPR Working Group Chair |
| 11:50 – 12:00 | Closing Remarks EABC IPR Working Group Chair European Association for Business and Commerce (EABC) |
Registration period ended on Friday 13 February 2026, 12:00 (+07)
- intellectual property | illicit trade | trade policy
- Wednesday 18 February 2026, 09:00 - 12:00 (+07)
- Thailand
Practical information
- When
- Wednesday 18 February 2026, 09:00 - 12:00 (+07)
- Where
- Spaces Chamchuri Square24th Floor, Chamchuri Square Building, Rama IV Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Languages
- English
- Organisers
- European Association for Business and Commerce (EABC) | South-East Asia IP SME Helpdesk
- Entrance fee
- Free of charge
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