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Social media uproar over claimed registration of “Pang Cha” trademark
15 Sept 01:21 Key points summarised by AI
- A Bangkok restaurant sparked social media outrage by claiming to have registered "Pang Cha" as a trademark, asserting exclusive rights over the name and similar products.
- Thai netizens reacted with widespread confusion and anger, questioning the legality of trademarking common words like "pang" (bread) and "cha" (tea).
- A legal expert clarified that while "Pang Cha" might be registered, it does not grant exclusive rights over common words or prevent others from using the name for similar products like shaved ice tea, aligning with Thai intellectual property law.
