Law to be amended to give better protection to copyright owners

The amended copyright law will provide better protection to owners of copyrights by empowering them to notify internet service providers to “take down” their works such as music, films, books from websites without going through the court.

Ms Nusara Kanchanakul, deputy director-general of the Department of Intellectual Property Rights, said Monday the amended copyright act had already been approved by Commerce Minister Sonthirat Sonthijirawong and is expected to be sent to the Cabinet for approval soon.

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