New Thai trade representative appointed

23 Sept 04:28 Key points summarised by AI

Nalinee Taveesin has been formally appointed as Thai Trade Representative and an advisor to the prime minister.
She previously held the same position and served as PM's Office Minister under former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
In 2012, Nalinee faced US financial sanctions due to alleged business connections with the Zimbabwean regime, which she denied, insisting her affiliations were strictly social.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn

Today 18:24 Key points summarised by AI

A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.
Black Lotus Global LLC, managing Nene Royal's rights, has legitimate trademark applications for various categories under fast-track processing, with final approval anticipated by February 2027.
The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) monitors international trademark filings to protect Thai creators and advises early registration to prevent unauthorized third-party claims, noting a "NENE" trademark already registered in South Korea.