Thai star Nene Royal faces trademark headaches in Thailand and South Korea as she secures her fortune

October 18, 2026 at 12:18 am

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

in Culture , Economy , Living , Media , Thailand

Thailand’s 16-year-old rock sensation Nene Royal faces a trademark battle weeks after winning America’s Got Talent and $1 million. A Chiang Mai woman applied to register her stage name for clothing 51 days before the singer’s American management company. Now, Department of Intellectual Property chief Jittima Srithaporn has ordered an investigation. The woman insists the trademark was intended as a gift. Meanwhile, a South Korean registration adds another obstacle. The row comes as the Phuket teenager enjoys extraordinary fame, meeting King Maha Vajiralongkorn, performing with Avenged Sevenfold and entertaining world financial leaders in Bangkok. However, ownership of her lucrative stage name remains unresolved, threatening complications over the new star’s merchandise and international licencing rights.

America’s Got Talent winner Nene Royal, 16, faces a trademark battle. Thai IP chief Jittima Srithaporn investigates as South Korean clothing rights also complicate her success. ( Source: Khaosod )

Thailand’s teenage rock sensation Nene Royal faces a growing trademark dispute after a Chiang Mai woman applied to register her stage name. The application preceded filings by the singer’s own management company, prompting an investigation by Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property.

Meanwhile, the 16-year-old has become an international star after winning America’s Got Talent and its headline $1 million prize. She has since received an audience with King Maha Vajiralongkorn, performed alongside Avenged Sevenfold and entertained world financial leaders in Bangkok.

However, her expanding commercial success has exposed competing claims over her name. Trademark records also reveal an existing clothing registration in South Korea. The dispute now centres on commercial ownership, international merchandise rights and the protection of her increasingly valuable entertainment brand.

Thai intellectual property officials examine Nene Royal trademark claim filed by Chiang Mai woman

Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property confirmed on Saturday, October 17, that it was examining the NENE ROYAL trademark application. Director-General Jittima Srithaporn said the registrar had already demanded an explanation and supporting documents from the applicant.

Crucially, the department stressed that filing an application does not automatically establish ownership or exclusive commercial rights. The intervention follows growing public attention surrounding the teenage singer’s name.

The controversy began on July 22, 2026, when a woman associated with a Chiang Mai herbal-products business filed electronically. She sought to register NENE ROYAL for printed T-shirts under Thailand’s clothing trademark category.

The application carries reference number 260138519. However, the trademark has not been approved, and the woman has acquired no registered rights through that application.

The applicant subsequently identified herself publicly as Auntie Nu. In a Facebook post dated September 28, she described the application as a gift for Nene and her family. She maintained that her intention was to help the singer establish a business under her own name.

Nevertheless, questions emerged over whether she had obtained permission from the performer or her representatives. The woman reportedly acknowledged that she had never met Nene.

Florida management company filed for Nene Royal name 51 days after Chiang Mai trademark applicant

More significantly, the application was submitted before the singer’s management company sought Thai protection. Black Lotus Global LLC, a Florida company associated with Nene’s international career, filed its applications on September 11.

That was 51 days after the Chiang Mai woman acted. Consequently, the two parties now have applications involving the same stage name and overlapping commercial interests. The earlier filing has become central to the legal examination.

On Saturday, Department of Intellectual Property Director-General Jittima Srithaporn confirmed that officials were investigating the circumstances. The department will examine the proposed trademark’s origins and the applicant’s relationship with the singer.

In addition, officials will consider whether permission was obtained to use Nene’s stage name. The registrar has already ordered the applicant to explain the circumstances and submit relevant evidence.

The examination is being conducted under Thailand’s Trademark Act B.E. 2534 (1991) and subsequent amendments. Jittima emphasised that applications involving celebrities, artists and other public figures require careful consideration.

Unauthorised registrations could mislead consumers about whether merchandise was officially associated with a recognised performer. Furthermore, applications involving misrepresentation or dishonest exploitation of another person’s reputation could be refused.

No trademark rights granted as Phuket teenager rises from market performances to American television

Nevertheless, the department has made no finding of wrongdoing against the Chiang Mai woman. Her stated intention to help Nene remains part of the circumstances under examination. Equally, no official decision has granted her the trademark. The immediate question is whether the application satisfies Thai law and qualifies for registration.

The commercial stakes are considerable because the application concerns clothing bearing the singer’s stage name. A successful registration could establish exclusive rights over specified goods, subject to the law’s limitations.

However, the application itself provides no completed registration. Any future rights would depend on the registrar’s decision and possible subsequent challenges.

The controversy has emerged during an extraordinary period for the young Phuket musician. Nene Royal, whose real name is Rattikarn “Praew” Amloy, was born in 2010. At 16, she has become one of Thailand’s most internationally recognised new entertainers. Her career has taken her from performances at Phuket markets to victory on a major American television programme.

Nene began playing guitar at approximately seven years old. Much of her early musical development came through online instruction, regular practice and live performances. Subsequently, she appeared at Phuket’s Naka Weekend Market, performed with local bands and entered Thai music competitions. Those appearances established her career before international audiences discovered her.

American manager helps Nene Royal reach America’s Got Talent and win its $1 million headline prize

In 2023, American supporter and manager Jon Elron reportedly discovered Nene performing at the Phuket market. He subsequently helped develop her international career. Reports also associate him with Black Lotus Global LLC, the company now seeking trademark protection. Its involvement has become important because the disputed Thai application preceded the company’s own filings.

Nene’s breakthrough came through America’s Got Talent, the American television competition. Her audition aired on July 7, 2026, featuring Zombie, the international hit by Irish rock group The Cranberries.

The performance secured four positive votes from the judges. Notably, it introduced American audiences to her powerful rock vocals and accomplished electric guitar playing.

She subsequently performed Hysteria by British rock group Muse during the judges’ callbacks. Her progress continued into the quarterfinals, where she performed Soundgarden’s Black Hole Sun. That performance earned the Golden Buzzer from judge Mel B. As a result, Nene advanced further in the competition and attracted additional international attention.

For the final, she performed Seven Nation Army, the hit by American rock duo The White Stripes. Once again, she combined lead vocals with electric guitar. On September 23, Nene was announced as the winner of America’s Got Talent Season 21. She became the first Thai national to win the competition, securing its headline $1 million prize.

America’s Got Talent victory brings Nene Royal international recognition and a royal audience

The prize was equivalent to approximately ฿32.7 million at the exchange rate cited by Thailand’s government. However, the headline amount does not necessarily represent an immediate cash payment.

The precise payment arrangements and tax consequences require separate confirmation. Nevertheless, her victory brought major international recognition and created new commercial opportunities.

Beyond the prize, the television victory established Nene before a substantial American audience. It also opened opportunities involving concerts, recording agreements, music streaming, endorsements and merchandise.

Consequently, the NENE ROYAL stage name acquired growing commercial significance. Trademark protection has therefore become an important issue for her representatives.

Nene returned to Thailand amid considerable attention following her American victory. On October 9, she and her family received an audience with King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida. The meeting took place at 5.09 pm at the Amphorn Sathan Throne Hall in Bangkok’s Dusit Palace. It came just over two weeks after her American triumph.

Nene Royal meets the King, performs with Avenged Sevenfold and entertains IMF–World Bank delegates

During the audience, Nene presented the certificate recognising her America’s Got Talent victory to His Majesty. The King subsequently returned the certificate for her to preserve as a family keepsake. Reports also described His Majesty praising her musical performance and encouraging her to maintain her skills. The audience marked another significant event in her rapidly developing career.

In parallel, Nene’s international musical activities continued. She appeared alongside American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold during a performance in Singapore. She opened for the group before joining its members on stage. Together, they performed Bat Country and Unholy Confessions, two songs associated with the American band.

The Singapore appearance brought her into direct contact with guitarist Synyster Gates, one of her musical idols. Moreover, it demonstrated that her international career was extending beyond television competitions. She was now performing alongside established American rock musicians before concert audiences.

Another major engagement followed on Wednesday, October 14, when Nene performed at Government House in Bangkok. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul invited her to entertain guests attending the IMF–World Bank annual meetings. The international gathering brought representatives from 191 countries to Thailand. Approximately 400 financial leaders and guests attended the Government House event at the Santi Maitri Building.

Bangkok show highlights Nene Royal’s global profile as international trademark dispute develops

Nene performed Zombie and Som Sarn, a Thai rock song associated with the band Loso. Meanwhile, the entertainment programme also featured traditional Thai performances and orchestral music. Culture Minister Sabida Thaised presented Nene with an award recognising her international musical achievement. The event placed the teenage performer before prominent international financial figures visiting Thailand.

Within three weeks of winning America’s Got Talent, Nene had received royal recognition and performed for world financial leaders. She had also appeared alongside an internationally established heavy metal band. However, her expanding reputation coincided with growing questions over the legal protection of her stage name.

A detailed examination of trademark records by Bangkok intellectual property lawyer Parin Kienthong was published on September 27. The review identified applications involving NENE ROYAL in Thailand, America and South Korea. Crucially, it established that the Chiang Mai woman filed her Thai application before the singer’s commercial representatives.

The Thai application was submitted on July 22, just 15 days after Nene’s American audition aired. Seven days later, on July 29, Black Lotus Global LLC applied to register NENE ROYAL in America. The application was submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office under number 50019502. It covers three important categories of commercial activity.

American trademark filing covers music, clothing and entertainment as Thai application remains pending

Class 9 includes downloadable music and recordings. Class 25 covers clothing, including T-shirts and hats. Separately, Class 41 covers live entertainment, fan clubs and related services. The American application therefore extends beyond merchandise into several areas of Nene’s developing entertainment business. However, the publicly indexed filing was listed as pending rather than registered.

Black Lotus subsequently applied to register the shorter name NENE in America on August 6. On September 11, the company submitted Thai applications for both NENE ROYAL and NENE. Nevertheless, those Thai filings came 51 days after the Chiang Mai woman’s application. This difference in filing dates has become central to the dispute.

Thailand generally operates a first-to-file trademark system. Consequently, an earlier application may receive priority over a later application involving the same or similar goods. However, priority is not unconditional. Every application must satisfy statutory requirements, while earlier rights and other legal considerations can also become relevant.

In Nene’s case, evidence of earlier commercial use could prove important. She had performed publicly under her stage name before July 2026. Moreover, the September trademark review identified archived evidence showing NENE ROYAL branding on her official website before the disputed application.

Archived website branding may prove important as competing Thai trademark claims face examination

The review also identified similarities between lettering in the Chiang Mai application and branding previously displayed on Nene’s website. However, those observations have not been established as official findings by the registrar. Their significance would depend on examination of the underlying evidence and applicable law.

If the application proceeds to publication, interested parties may file an opposition within the applicable 60-day period. Such proceedings could examine competing rights, earlier commercial use and whether the application satisfies legal requirements.

Alternatively, the Chiang Mai woman could withdraw her application or arrange a lawful transfer. Any transfer would require appropriate documentation and compliance with Thai trademark law.

The international position is equally important. Trademark protection is generally territorial, meaning registration in one country does not automatically establish equivalent rights elsewhere. Consequently, an American trademark cannot simply override a conflicting Thai application. Likewise, Thai registration would not automatically protect Nene’s name in America, Britain, Singapore or South Korea.

Thai opposition procedures offer a route to challenge the application while national trademark laws differ

The American legal system also differs from Thailand’s approach. In the United States, qualifying commercial use can establish trademark rights before federal registration. Thailand places greater emphasis on filing dates, although earlier rights and statutory exceptions remain relevant. Furthermore, international conventions allow certain applicants to claim priority from earlier filings within specified periods.

However, Black Lotus submitted its American application after the Chiang Mai woman filed in Thailand. The American application therefore cannot simply displace the earlier Thai filing. Each application must be examined under the applicable legal framework. The competing claims do not represent a contradiction between American and Thai law.

More significantly, the September trademark review identified a separate potential obstacle in South Korea. An individual there applied to register NENE ROYAL for clothing in March 2024. The trademark was subsequently registered in September 2025. Its coverage includes shirts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and footwear.

Importantly, the Korean application predates Nene’s America’s Got Talent victory by more than two years. No connection between the Korean registrant and the Thai singer was established in the reviewed records. Consequently, the registration could complicate sales of NENE ROYAL-branded clothing in South Korea.

American trademark rules differ from Thailand as South Korean clothing rights add new complications

However, the actual legal consequences would depend on Korean trademark law and the registration’s precise scope. Any challenge, negotiated agreement or subsequent legal development could also affect the position. The Korean registration is therefore a separate issue from the pending Thai application.

There is also no confirmed evidence that Nene has secured comprehensive worldwide trademark protection. The September review reported no international registration under the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s Madrid System. It also identified no Singapore application at that time. Nevertheless, trademark databases can lag, and additional filings may have been submitted subsequently.

The Madrid System allows applicants to seek protection across multiple participating jurisdictions through an international procedure. However, it does not create one trademark automatically enforceable worldwide. Each designated jurisdiction determines whether protection can be granted under its own laws. Consequently, international performers frequently require separate protection across their principal commercial markets.

For Nene, those markets could include Thailand, America, Britain, the European Union, Japan, Singapore and South Korea. The importance of each would depend on her touring, recording and merchandise plans. Meanwhile, the Korean registration demonstrates that commercial rights can become complicated even before an artist achieves worldwide recognition.

South Korean clothing rights and missing worldwide protection complicate Nene Royal’s expansion

The financial implications extend well beyond her $1 million television prize. Concert performances and international touring could generate fees, while recordings and streaming could provide additional income. Publishing agreements, sponsorships and equipment endorsements offer further commercial possibilities. However, no confirmed valuation of Nene’s future earnings has been established.

Merchandise is particularly relevant because the disputed Thai application specifically concerns printed T-shirts. Official NENE ROYAL clothing could generate retail sales and licensing income. Moreover, merchandise agreements often depend on clear trademark rights and permission to use an artist’s name.

Consequently, competing claims could complicate negotiations with manufacturers, distributors and commercial partners. Trademark disputes can also increase legal expenses and delay agreements. However, there is no verified estimate of financial losses arising from the present application. Nor is there a confirmed public valuation of the NENE ROYAL trademark.

Another question concerns the ownership arrangements involving Black Lotus Global LLC. The American and later Thai applications identify the company as the applicant, rather than Nene personally. Such arrangements are common in entertainment businesses, where management companies frequently hold or administer intellectual property rights.

Merchandise and licensing rights raise financial stakes as Black Lotus Global seeks trademark protection

Nevertheless, the available records do not establish the complete contractual relationship between Black Lotus, Nene and her family. They also do not establish whether the company holds rights through an assignment, licence or another agreement. Nene is 16, making parental involvement and legal rules governing contracts with minors relevant.

However, there is no evidence in the reviewed material that her management company has acted improperly. The distinction between a performer’s public identity and corporate ownership of commercial rights remains legally important. It determines who may authorise merchandise, enter licensing agreements and enforce registered rights.

For now, the immediate decision rests with Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property. Director-General Jittima Srithaporn has confirmed that the registrar demanded an explanation from the Chiang Mai applicant. Officials will examine the proposed trademark’s origins, the applicant’s relationship with Nene and any permission obtained.

The registrar may subsequently allow the application to proceed, refuse it or request further information. Meanwhile, Black Lotus Global LLC has its own applications pending in Thailand and America. The Korean registration presents a separate issue involving clothing rights in that market.

Black Lotus ownership remains unclear as Thai registrar examines disputed clothing trademark application

As of Saturday, October 17, the Thai dispute remains unresolved. No ruling has awarded the Chiang Mai woman registered ownership of Nene Royal’s stage name. Equally, the singer’s representatives have not established comprehensive registered protection across international markets.

The controversy has emerged during an exceptional month for the teenage Phuket guitarist. Since September 23, she has won America’s Got Talent and received an audience with King Maha Vajiralongkorn. She has also performed alongside Avenged Sevenfold and entertained international financial leaders in Bangkok.

Yet the Thai trademark application now under investigation was submitted before those achievements. It was filed on July 22, only 15 days after her American television audition aired. Furthermore, it preceded her management company’s Thai applications by 51 days.

The Department of Intellectual Property must now determine whether that earlier application satisfies Thai law. Its decision will establish whether the Chiang Mai applicant can proceed towards registered clothing rights under the NENE ROYAL name. Meanwhile, the singer’s own applications remain subject to examination in Thailand and overseas.

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James Morris is a pename for an international writer based in Bangkok who works on various international news media. He is a sub editor with the Thai Examiner news website since it began in 2015. Son Nguyen is an international writer and news commentator specialising in Thai news and current affairs. He commenced working with the Thai Examiner News Desk in May 2018.

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2026年10月18日凌晨12:18

作者：詹姆斯·莫里斯和孙阮

文化、经济、生活、媒体、泰国

泰国16岁摇滚新星妮妮·罗亚尔(Nene Royal)在赢得《美国达人秀》冠军并获得100万美元奖金几周后，却陷入了一场商标纠纷。一位清迈女子比这位歌手的美国经纪公司早51天申请注册了她的艺名用于服装。如今，泰国知识产权局局长吉蒂玛·斯里塔蓬(Jittima Srithaporn)已下令对此展开调查。该女子坚称注册商标是出于赠送的目的。与此同时，韩国的一项商标注册又为这场纠纷增添了新的障碍。这位来自普吉岛的少女正享受着非凡的名气，她曾与泰国国王玛哈·哇集拉隆功会面，与Avenged Sevenfold乐队同台演出，并在曼谷为世界金融领袖献艺。然而，她这个利润丰厚的艺名的所有权问题仍悬而未决，这可能会给这位新星的周边产品和国际授权带来诸多问题。

16岁的《美国达人秀》冠军妮妮·罗亚尔(Nene Royal)正面临商标纠纷。泰国知识产权局局长吉蒂玛·斯里塔蓬(Jittima Srithaporn)正在调查此事，而韩国服装版权问题也令她的成功之路更加复杂。（来源：Khaosod）

泰国青少年摇滚歌手妮妮·罗亚尔(Nene Royal)的商标权纠纷愈演愈烈，一名清迈女子申请注册了她的艺名。该申请早于歌手经纪公司提交的申请，引发了泰国知识产权局的调查。

与此同时，这位16岁的少女在赢得《美国达人秀》冠军及100万美元大奖后，已成为国际巨星。此后，她觐见了泰国国王玛哈·哇集拉隆功，与Avenged Sevenfold乐队同台演出，并在曼谷为世界金融领袖献艺。

然而，她日益增长的商业成功也引发了关于她名字的争议。商标记录显示，她在韩国已注册了服装商标。目前的争议焦点在于商业所有权、国际商品销售权以及保护她日益增值的娱乐品牌。

泰国知识产权官员正在审查清迈一名女子提出的Nene Royal商标侵权索赔申请。

泰国知识产权局于10月17日（星期六）证实，正在审查NENE ROYAL商标申请。局长吉蒂玛·斯里塔蓬表示，注册官已要求申请人提供解释和证明文件。

至关重要的是，该部门强调，提交申请并不意味着自动获得所有权或独家商业权利。此次介入源于公众对这位青少年歌手姓名的日益关注。

这场争议始于2026年7月22日，当时一名与清迈一家草药产品公司有关联的女子通过电子方式提交了申请。她试图将“NENE ROYAL”注册为泰国服装商标类别的印花T恤商标。

该申请的参考编号为 260138519。但是，该商标尚未获得批准，该女子也未通过该申请获得任何注册权利。

申请人随后公开表明自己的身份，称自己为“Auntie Nu”。在9月28日发布的一条Facebook帖子中，她称这份申请是送给Nene及其家人的礼物。她坚称，她的目的是帮助这位歌手以自己的名义创立一家公司。

然而，人们质疑她是否获得了这位艺人或其经纪人的许可。据报道，该女子承认她从未见过妮妮。

佛罗里达州一家管理公司在清迈商标申请人提交申请51天后，提交了Nene Royal名称的申请。

更重要的是，这份申请是在歌手的经纪公司寻求泰国保护之前提交的。与妮妮的国际事业相关的佛罗里达州公司Black Lotus Global LLC于9月11日提交了申请。

那是清迈女子采取行动51天后的事。因此，双方现在都提交了申请，涉及相同的艺名和重叠的商业利益。较早提交的申请已成为法律审查的核心。

周六，知识产权局局长吉蒂玛·斯里塔蓬证实，官员们正在调查此事。该部门将审查拟注册商标的来源以及申请人与该歌手的关系。

此外，官员们还将审查是否已获得使用妮妮艺名的许可。登记官已责令申请人解释情况并提交相关证据。

本次审查依据泰国《商标法》（佛历2534年，即1991年）及其后续修正案进行。吉蒂玛强调，涉及名人、艺术家和其他公众人物的申请需要仔细审查。

未经授权的注册可能会误导消费者，让他们误以为商品与知名艺人有官方关联。此外，涉及虚假陈述或不诚实地利用他人名誉的申请可能会被拒绝。

普吉岛少年凭借市场表现登上美国电视荧屏，但未获得商标权。

然而，该部门尚未认定这位清迈女子有任何不当行为。她声称帮助妮妮的意图仍是调查的重点之一。同样，目前也没有任何官方决定授予她商标权。眼下的问题是，该申请是否符合泰国法律，并有资格获得注册。

由于该申请涉及印有歌手艺名的服装，因此商业利益相当可观。注册成功后，在法律允许的范围内，申请人可能获得对特定商品的独家权利。

然而，该申请本身并不构成完整的注册。任何未来的权利都将取决于注册官的决定以及可能出现的后续异议。

这场争议发生在这位来自普吉岛的年轻音乐人事业发展非凡的时期。妮妮·罗亚尔（Nene Royal），真名拉蒂卡恩·“普拉乌”·阿姆洛伊（Rattikarn “Praew” Amloy），出生于2010年。年仅16岁的她已成为泰国最具国际知名度的新晋艺人之一。她的演艺生涯从普吉岛的集市演出一路攀升，最终在美国主流电视节目中斩获冠军。

妮妮大约七岁开始学习吉他。她早期的音乐素养主要来自网络课程、规律的练习和现场演出。之后，她参加了普吉岛的纳卡周末市集，与当地乐队合作演出，并参加了泰国音乐比赛。这些演出为她奠定了音乐基础，之后她逐渐被国际观众所熟知。

美国经纪人帮助妮妮·罗亚尔登上《美国达人秀》的舞台，并赢得100万美元的冠军奖金。

据报道，2023年，美国经纪人兼赞助人乔恩·埃尔隆在普吉岛市场发现了正在表演的妮妮。随后，他帮助妮妮发展了国际事业。另有报道称，他与目前正在寻求商标保护的Black Lotus Global LLC公司有关联。该公司的介入之所以显得尤为重要，是因为此前在泰国提交的商标申请早于该公司自身的申请。

妮妮的突破来自于美国电视选秀节目《美国达人秀》。她的试镜于2026年7月7日播出，演唱了爱尔兰摇滚乐队小红莓乐队的国际热门歌曲《Zombie》。

这场演出赢得了四位评委的好评。值得一提的是，它让美国观众领略了她极具爆发力的摇滚嗓音和精湛的电吉他演奏技巧。

随后，她在评委复试环节演唱了英国摇滚乐队缪斯的《歇斯底里》（Hysteria）。她一路过关斩将，进入四分之一决赛，并演唱了音园乐队的《黑洞太阳》（Black Hole Sun）。凭借这一精彩表演，她赢得了评委梅尔·B的黄金按钮。因此，妮妮得以在比赛中更进一步，并吸引了更多国际关注。

在决赛中，她演唱了美国摇滚二人组“白色条纹乐队”（The White Stripes）的热门歌曲《七国军队》（Seven Nation Army）。她再次展现了主唱与电吉他的完美结合。9月23日，妮妮被宣布为《美国达人秀》第21季的冠军。她成为首位赢得该比赛的泰国选手，并获得了100万美元的巨额奖金。

《美国达人秀》的胜利为妮妮·罗亚尔带来了国际声誉和皇室观众。

按照泰国政府公布的汇率，奖金约合3270万泰铢。然而，这笔奖金并不一定意味着会立即以现金形式发放。

具体的付款安排和税务影响需要另行确认。尽管如此，她的胜利为她赢得了重要的国际声誉，并创造了新的商业机遇。

除了奖项之外，这场电视节目的胜利也让妮妮在美国拥有了相当数量的观众。它还为她带来了演唱会、唱片合约、音乐流媒体、代言和周边产品销售等诸多机会。

因此，NENE ROYAL这个艺名获得了日益增长的商业价值。商标保护也因此成为其经纪人关注的重要问题。

妮妮在美国胜选后返回泰国，备受瞩目。10月9日，她和家人觐见了泰国国王玛哈·哇集拉隆功和王后素提达。会面于下午5点09分在曼谷律实宫的安蓬沙坦王座厅举行。此次会面距离她在美国胜选仅两周多。

Nene Royal 会见了国王，与 Avenged Sevenfold 乐队同台演出，并为国际货币基金组织和世界银行代表们献上精彩表演。

在观众席上，妮妮向国王陛下呈递了表彰她赢得《美国达人秀》冠军的证书。国王随后将证书交还给她，让她留作家族珍藏。报道还称，国王陛下赞扬了她的音乐表演，并鼓励她继续保持才华。这次观众席活动标志着妮妮迅速发展的演艺生涯中又一个重要的里程碑。

与此同时，妮妮的国际音乐活动也在继续。她与美国重金属乐队Avenged Sevenfold在新加坡同台演出。她先是为乐队暖场，随后与乐队成员一起登台。他们共同演唱了《Bat Country》和《Unholy Confessions》这两首与这支美国乐队相关的歌曲。

新加坡之行让她有机会与她的音乐偶像之一——吉他手辛尼斯特·盖茨（Synyster Gates）直接接触。此外，这也表明她的国际事业已不再局限于电视比赛。她现在正与美国知名摇滚音乐家同台演出，在音乐会观众面前表演。

10月14日星期三，妮妮在曼谷总理府进行了另一场重要演出。泰国总理阿努廷·查恩维拉库尔邀请她为出席国际货币基金组织-世界银行年会的嘉宾助兴。此次国际盛会汇聚了来自191个国家的代表。约400位金融界领袖和嘉宾出席了在桑蒂·迈特里大厦举行的总理府活动。

曼谷时装秀凸显了妮妮·罗亚尔的全球知名度，与此​​同时，国际商标纠纷仍在持续发酵。

妮妮演唱了《Zombie》和泰国摇滚歌曲《Som Sarn》，后者与乐队Loso有关。同时，这场娱乐节目还穿插了泰国传统表演和管弦乐演奏。文化部长萨比达·泰塞德向妮妮颁发了奖项，以表彰她在国际音乐领域的成就。此次活动也让这位青少年表演者有机会在到访泰国的国际金融界知名人士面前亮相。

在赢得《美国达人秀》冠军后的三周内，妮妮就获得了皇室的认可，并为世界各国金融领袖献唱。她还曾与一支国际知名的重金属乐队同台演出。然而，随着她名气的不断攀升，人们对她艺名的法律保护问题也日益关注。

曼谷知识产权律师帕林·基恩通（Parin Kienthong）于9月27日发表了一份关于商标记录的详细审查报告。该报告指出，涉及NENE ROYAL的商标申请分别在泰国、美国和韩国提交。至关重要的是，报告证实，这位清迈女子在泰国提交的商标申请早于歌手的商业代表。

泰国方面的申请于7月22日提交，距离妮妮的美国海选播出仅15天。七天后，即7月29日，Black Lotus Global LLC向美国专利商标局提交了注册“NENE ROYAL”商标的申请，申请号为50019502。该商标涵盖三大类重要的商业活动。

美国商标申请涵盖音乐、服装和娱乐领域，而泰国商标申请仍在审批中。

第9类包括可下载的音乐和录音制品。第25类涵盖服装，包括T恤和帽子。此外，第41类涵盖现场娱乐、粉丝俱乐部及相关服务。因此，这项美国专利申请的范围不仅限于商品，还涵盖了妮妮正在发展的娱乐业务的多个领域。然而，公开索引的申请状态显示为待审，而非已注册。

黑莲花公司随后于8月6日在美国申请注册较短的名称NENE。9月11日，该公司向泰国提交了NENE ROYAL和NENE两个名称的注册申请。然而，这些泰国的申请提交时间比清迈那位女士的申请晚了51天。这一申请日期上的差异已成为争议的核心。

泰国通常实行先申请制商标注册制度。因此，在涉及相同或类似商品的较早申请可能优先于较晚申请。但是，优先权并非无条件的。每项申请都必须符合法定要求，同时，在先权利和其他法律因素也可能产生影响。

就妮妮的案例而言，早期商业使用的证据可能至关重要。她在2026年7月之前就曾以艺名公开演出。此外，9月份的商标审查还发现了存档证据，表明在争议申请提交之前，她的官方网站上就已出现“NENE ROYAL”的品牌标识。

已存档的网站品牌信息可能对竞争性的泰国商标索赔审查至关重要。

审查还发现清迈申请中的字体与Nene网站上先前显示的品牌标识存在相似之处。然而，这些观察结果尚未被注册官正式认定为调查结果。其意义将取决于对相关证据和适用法律的审查。

如果申请进入公开程序，相关方可在规定的60天期限内提出异议。此类程序可以审查是否存在竞争权利、先前的商业使用情况以及申请是否符合法律要求。

或者，这位清迈女子可以撤回申请或安排合法转让。任何转让都需要提供相应的证明文件并遵守泰国商标法。

国际地位同样重要。商标保护通常具有地域性，这意味着在一个国家注册并不能自动在其他国家获得同等权利。因此，美国商标不能简单地凌驾于与之冲突的泰国商标申请之上。同样，在泰国注册也不能自动保护Nene的名字在美国、英国、新加坡或韩国的合法性。

泰国的异议程序为质疑商标申请提供了途径，而各国的商标法则有所不同。

美国的法律体系也与泰国有所不同。在美国，符合条件的商业使用可以在联邦注册之前确立商标权。泰国则更重视申请日，尽管在先权利和法定例外情况仍然适用。此外，国际公约允许某些申请人在特定期限内主张在先申请的优先权。

然而，黑莲花公司是在清迈女子向泰国提交申请之后才提交了其美国专利申请。因此，美国专利申请不能简单地取代先前的泰国申请。每份申请都必须根据适用的法律框架进行审查。这些​​相互冲突的权利要求并不构成美国法律与泰国法律之间的矛盾。

更重要的是，9月份的商标审查还发现了一个来自韩国的潜在障碍。韩国有人于2024年3月申请注册NENE ROYAL服装商标。该商标随后于2025年9月获得注册。其涵盖范围包括衬衫、T恤、运动衫、连帽衫和鞋类。

值得注意的是，韩国的商标申请比妮妮赢得《美国达人秀》冠军早了两年多。经审查的记录显示，韩国注册人与这位泰国歌手之间并无关联。因此，该商标注册可能会影响NENE ROYAL品牌服装在韩国的销售。

美国商标规则与泰国不同，而韩国服装权利又增添了新的复杂性。

然而，实际的法律后果将取决于韩国商标法和注册的具体范围。任何异议、协商协议或后续的法律进展都可能影响最终结果。因此，韩国的注册与待审的泰国申请是两个独立的问题。

目前尚无证据表明Nene已获得全球范围内的全面商标保护。9月份的审查报告显示，Nene未根据世界知识产权组织马德里体系进行任何国际注册，当时也未在新加坡提交任何申请。然而，商标数据库可能存在滞后性，之后或许已提交了其他申请。

马德里体系允许申请人通过国际程序在多个参与司法管辖区寻求保护。然而，它并不能自动创设一个全球通用的商标。每个指定的司法管辖区都会根据其自身的法律决定是否授予保护。因此，国际表演者通常需要在其主要商业市场分别寻求保护。

对妮妮而言，这些市场可能包括泰国、美国、英国、欧盟、日本、新加坡和韩国。每个市场的重要性取决于她的巡演、录音和周边产品计划。与此同时，韩国的注册案例表明，即使在艺人获得全球认可之前，商业权利也可能变得十分复杂。

韩国服装版权问题以及缺乏全球保护，使Nene Royal的扩张之路变得复杂。

妮妮的财务影响远不止于她获得的100万美元电视奖金。演唱会和国际巡演可以带来收入，唱片和流媒体播放也能提供额外收益。出版协议、赞助和设备代言也提供了更多商业机会。然而，目前尚未确定妮妮未来收入的具体估值。

商品尤其重要，因为此次争议的泰国商标申请专门涉及印花T恤。官方授权的NENE ROYAL服装可以带来零售和授权收入。此外，商品协议通常取决于明确的商标权和使用艺人姓名的许可。

因此，相互竞争的商标权可能会使与制造商、分销商和商业伙伴的谈判变得复杂。商标纠纷还会增加法律费用并延误协议的达成。然而，目前尚无经核实的关于本次申请可能造成的经济损失的估计数据。此外，也没有任何公开的NENE ROYAL商标估值报告。

另一个问题涉及Black Lotus Global LLC的所有权安排。美国和后来的泰国申请均将该公司而非Nene个人列为申请人。这种安排在娱乐行业很常见，因为经纪公司通常持有或管理知识产权。

随着黑莲花环球寻求商标保护，商品和授权权提高了财务风险。

然而，现有记录并未完全确立黑莲花公司、妮妮及其家人之间的合同关系。这些记录也未表明该公司是否通过转让、许可或其他协议持有相关权利。妮妮年仅16岁，因此父母的参与以及有关未成年人合同的法律规定都至关重要。

然而，在审查的材料中没有证据表明她的经纪公司存在不当行为。艺人的公众身份与商业权利的公司所有权之间的区别在法律上仍然至关重要。它决定了谁可以授权商品销售、签订许可协议以及执行已注册的权利。

目前，最终决定权在于泰国知识产权局。局长吉蒂玛·斯里塔蓬证实，注册官已要求清迈申请人作出解释。官员们将审查拟注册商标的来源、申请人与Nene的关系以及已获得的任何许可。

注册官随后可能会允许该申请继续进行，也可能拒绝该申请或要求提供更多信息。与此同时，Black Lotus Global LLC在泰国和美国也有自己的申请正在审批中。韩国的注册涉及该市场服装权利，这是另一个独立的问题。

黑莲花的商标所有权仍不明朗，泰国商标注册官正在审查有争议的服装商标申请。

截至10月17日星期六，这场泰国纠纷仍未解决。没有任何裁决认定清迈女子拥有Nene Royal艺名的注册所有权。同样，这位歌手的代表也未能在国际市场上获得全面的注册保护。

这场争议发生在这位来自普吉岛的少女吉他手经历非凡的一个月里。自9月23日以来，她赢得了《美国达人秀》的冠军，并觐见了泰国国王玛哈·哇集拉隆功。她还与Avenged Sevenfold乐队同台演出，并在曼谷为国际金融领袖献艺。

然而，目前正在接受调查的泰国商标申请却是在她取得这些成就之前提交的。该申请于7月22日提交，距离她在美国电视试镜节目播出仅15天。此外，该申请比她的经纪公司在泰国提交的申请早了51天。

知识产权局现在必须确定之前的申请是否符合泰国法律。其决定将决定清迈申请人能否以“NENE ROYAL”的名义申请服装商标权。与此同时，这位歌手本人的申请仍在泰国和海外接受审查。

妮妮·罗亚尔本周征服了演艺圈后，回到了普吉岛的家中，投入奶奶的怀抱。

妮妮·罗亚尔凭借精彩绝伦的《七国军队》压轴表演为泰国赢得大奖，斩获100万美元奖金。

泰国版《美国达人秀》明星周五返回家乡，准备迎接她九月份的命运之约。

英国泰裔社群在周末由泰国驻伦敦大使馆组织的文化庆祝活动中展现了他们的风采。

一名泰国女子拒绝服从英国罪犯的命令，在遭受可怕的折磨后，邪恶的强奸犯最终受到了正义的制裁。

从泰国向英国和欧洲走私大麻的活动仍在继续。英国大使馆官员会见了警方高层。

第比利斯奇迹：贝拉·库利承认走私大麻后，与母亲一同获释。

贝拉·梅·库利试图通过指责泰国边防人员来骗取逃离她在格鲁吉亚那人间地狱般的监狱的机会。

第二名英国女子因从曼谷走私大麻类毒品而被判入狱，关押在第三世界监狱。

卫生部长颂萨发起监管攻势，计划在40天内取缔非医用大麻。

詹姆斯·莫里斯（James Morris）是一位常驻曼谷的国际作家，笔名，他为多家国际新闻媒体撰稿。自2015年泰国新闻网站Thai Examiner成立以来，他一直是该网站的副编辑。孙阮（Son Nguyen）是一位国际作家和新闻评论员，专长于泰国新闻和时事。他于2018年5月加入Thai Examiner新闻编辑部。

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2026年10月14日，一对马来西亚夫妇蜜月旅行时携带40升汽油，引发国际货币基金组织世界银行峰会安全危机。警方拆弹小组搜查了这对马来西亚夫妇的行李。

Ekniti 力挺人工智能提振泰国经济，甚至承诺让“亚洲病夫”重获新生。2026年10月14日，Ekniti 提出了一项人工智能驱动的复兴计划。

2026年10月13日，曼谷高级官员捣毁一个令人发指的贩卖儿童团伙，两名缅甸儿童被捕，六名缅甸儿童获救。一名从缅甸被拐卖的女童被其母亲以3万泰铢的价格卖掉。两名缅甸儿童被捕，六名缅甸儿童获救。

两名外国游客在2026年10月13日于碧差汶府进行绳索速降时受伤，目前已对探险运动组织者采取行动。

泰国南部参议员警告称，由于马来西亚移民局的严厉打击，泰国人在马来西亚的服务业经济中处于不利地位（2026年10月13日）。马来西亚将10374名无证工人列为打击目标。

泰英混血佳人摘得环球小姐桂冠。这位受过高等教育的营销奇才在本土选美大赛中一举夺魁（2026年10月13日）。美貌、智慧与毅力兼备！泰英混血的萨弗伦·玛雅

人民党重量级人物呼吁为泰党在即将于2026年10月12日举行的不信任投票中将国家利益放在首位。阿努廷面临一场政治摊牌。

2026年10月12日，芭堤雅警方展开打击非法毒品行动，两名尼日利亚人因持有可卡因而被捕。警方突袭芭堤雅一处公寓，查获可卡因。

他信的豪宅和防弹车岌岌可危，法院暂缓对一项旨在阻止税款征收的禁令作出裁决（2026年10月11日）。他信正努力阻止一项176亿泰铢的税款征收。

2026年10月11日，五名中国男子组成的犯罪团伙在芭堤雅抢劫了一名土耳其目标人物价值3700万泰铢的财物后数小时内逃离泰国。他们监视目标长达一个月，并计划用六小时逃脱。

外国旅游业举步维艰，围绕旅游税的征收问题陷入僵局，究竟谁能从数十亿税收中获益？ 2026年10月11日 副总理兼商务部长苏帕吉

2026年10月10日，曼谷警方周六突击搜查多处房产，逮捕11名与涉嫌犯罪活动有关联的外国人。警方突击搜查了曼谷的豪华住宅区，目标是这些外国人。

缅甸毒枭，拥有多个身份和多条人命，与2026年10月10日清莱发生的巨额现金查获案有关。2022年死亡。2026年在韩国被捕。Noo

泰国震惊于一名母亲被强行送往如同监狱般的养老院，院内床位如同笼子一般，病人被关在笼子里。2026年10月9日，警方调查这起家庭噩梦：63岁的帕特母亲被强行送往养老院，院内床位如同笼子。

2026年10月9日，一名51岁的法国男子在清迈因通过代理公司经营旅游旅馆被捕。警方突袭清迈一家旅馆后，该法国男子被捕。

泰国王后成为首位驾驶瑞典鹰狮战斗机的泰国女性。国王于2026年10月9日前往素叻他尼府祝贺她。从波音喷气式飞机到超音速战斗机：王后

2026年10月8日，司法部长和其他内阁成员突击搜查曼谷的犹太中心，财务案件不断扩大。一家位于曼谷的小型办公室注册在六个实体名下，涉案金额达61美元。

一名葡萄牙女子在没有有效签证的情况下在泰国滞留了五年，于2026年10月15日星期二在普吉岛的一堂烹饪课上结束了她的滞留。

泰国警方参与了上周末捣毁的香港卖淫团伙，并缴获了巨额赃物 2026年10月14日

警方逮捕了一名利用泰国航班抢夺信用卡并进行高额消费的中国游客（2026年10月14日）

一名英国男子在泰国失踪，家人正在紧急寻找他。他于一周多前失踪，当时正准备搭乘2026年10月13日的航班回国。

针对出境旅客的税收政策遭到旅游业的反对，与此同时，该部正力推一项新议程 2026年10月13日

香港警方捣毁泰国高档卖淫团伙，16人于2026年10月13日分批出动逮捕。

美国空军密切关注中国在老挝的军事基地运作，北京正加强与邻国的军事联系 2026年10月12日

旅游警察联系俄罗斯大使馆，向前往泰国的游客介绍当地的法律和习俗（2026年10月12日）

曼谷警察局长表示，曼谷已为2026年10月12日举行的世界银行和国际货币基金组织会议做好准备，预计将有超过18000名代表到访。

2026年10月11日，一名身无分文的印度YouTube博主在泰国旅行时，在乌隆他尼寺庙遭遇阻碍，被要求离开。

清莱河流域调查结果加大了泰国应对缅甸毒物流入的压力 2026年10月11日

周六发生一起骇人听闻的工作场所事故，一名49岁女子被电梯斩首。警方已于2026年10月10日展开调查。

沙没沙空府警方捣毁了一个在TikTok和Lazada上销售假冒商品的团伙。2026年10月10日，六名外国人在现场被捕。

首相表示他可以解释。他否认对公正机构拥有权力，此前众议院于2026年10月10日提交了不信任动议。

董里府因冰毒片剂交易发生谋杀案。2026年10月9日，两名男子在水库附近发现被焚烧的尸体后被捕。

商务部长表示，美泰贸易协议有望在11月签署，出口商已做好准备。（2026年10月9日）

2026年10月9日，暖武里府警方对一名因涉嫌谋杀未遂而被通缉的男子采取武装行动，该男子试图逃避逮捕令。

即使世界银行将泰国2026年的GDP增长率修正为2%，泰国经济依然举步维艰。（2026年10月8日）

除了已经实施的更高机场税之外，泰国还将对进出境征收新的税费，该税项已于2026年10月8日生效。

他信于2026年10月7日向曼谷税务法庭申请临时禁令，以阻止税务部门的执法行动。

来自“蓝营”的参议员们对持不同政见的选举专员西提乔特·因特拉怀斯采取行动 2026年10月6日

泰国航空克服了洪灾危机，但却发现自己正面临着管理层信任危机（2026年10月5日）

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