A singular collection of seized and counterfeit merchandise, housed in a Bangkok law firm’s office, documenting the global fight against intellectual property infringement.
At a glance
This museum occupies the 26th floor of Supalai Grand Tower in Yan Nawa District and welcomes over a thousand visitors annually. It presents a working archive of counterfeit goods accumulated by Tilleke & Gibbins, an international law firm specializing in intellectual property.
History
The museum emerged from the legal practice of Tilleke & Gibbins, a firm with offices in Thailand and Vietnam. As the firm pursued intellectual property infringement cases, it accumulated a distinctive collection of counterfeit products—a visual record of the global trade in imitated goods.
What you see
The collection spans counterfeit and infringed goods of all kinds, displayed within a modern office setting. The exhibition reflects decades of legal work against trademark and design violations across industries and markets.
Cultural significance
The museum offers rare insight into intellectual property crime and enforcement. Its presence in a working law office underscores the intersection of commerce, design, and legal protection in the global economy. The collection has attracted coverage in the Christian Science Monitor, Time magazine, and other international publications.
Key facts
- Country: Thailand
- Location: Yan Nawa District, Bangkok; 26th floor, Supalai Grand Tower
- Coordinates: 13.682809, 100.547293
- Annual visitors: over 1,000
- Operated by: Tilleke & Gibbins law firm
Practical information & getting there
The museum is located in central Bangkok at Supalai Grand Tower. Visitors should contact Tilleke & Gibbins directly for access information and opening times, as hours may be restricted by the office’s legal practice.
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