Securitization of Intellectual Property Assets in Thailand

Abstract

          This article presents a new challenge of the securitization of intellectual property, as well as, examines how the securitization of intellectual property rights has developed in the U.S. and Japan. Generally, it is perceived that intellectual property could be used for securitization. However, the evolution of securitization in Thailand is in a slow phase. The precedents of use of intellectual property rights as an asset-backed for securitization are limited and a statute supporting intellectual property securitization is also unclear. Analysis of the strong and weak points of intellectual property securitization will help furnish a different approach to develop Thailand’s future securitization. Even though the use of intellectual property securitization is currently on the low side, its potential is enormous and intellectual property securitized is a lucrative way for many companies. Enactment of any act should be done on an awareness of the possible barrier toward securitization of the intellectual property.