Thailand: Patent

Modern agricultural machinery increasingly relies on embedded software and digital systems, raising complex questions about ownership rights and repair access. Thailand's patent exhaustion doctrine, developed for mechanical products, may not adequately address situations where manufacturers control the proprietary software and diagnostic tools necessary for equipment maintenance and repair.

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From 20 July 2021, the Department of Intellectual Property of Thailand (DIP) is closed to the public due to the surge of COVID-19 cases.