Represented a leading producer of smartphones as its "point of contact" with all government authorities, which involved crafting an overall government relations strategy, establishing and cultivating relationships with officials, responding to government investigations, monitoring potential policy and regulatory developments, and seeking legislative and regulatory change on our client’s behalf. We have also structured appropriate and effective solutions to the business and legal challenges faced by our client.
Titirat Wattanachewanopakorn
Attorney-at-Law
PRACTICE
OFFICE
LANGUAGE
Thai, English
EDUCATION
LLM, American University, Washington College of Law
MSA, Central Michigan University
LLB, Thammasat University
Titirat Wattanachewanopakorn is an attorney-at-law specializing in intellectual property enforcement in the firm’s Bangkok office. He serves clients primarily in the entertainment, automotive, software, consumer products, cosmetics, and fashion industries. In protecting his clients’ valuable IPR, Titirat develops and implements strategies that include, as necessary, contractual transactions, IP due diligence, mediation, multi-level negotiations, investigations, raids, and other enforcement actions.
Titirat’s expertise in government relations is also demanded by clients in non-IP matters. Titirat introduces clients to the government agencies relevant to their industry, gives presentations to government officials, acts as a point of contact on behalf of his clients, coordinates advocacy initiatives, counsels clients on anti-corruption laws, and responds to government inquiries and other critical situations.
Fluent in English and the recipient of two advanced degrees from leading universities in the United States, Titirat is a sought-after speaker and author. He is also a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA), the Asian Patent Attorneys Association, and the Intellectual Property Association of Thailand.
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Responded in a timely and effective manner to news that a variation of our client’s trade name and trademark would be used in a major concert and festival sponsored by parties in both the private and public sectors. With only two weeks’ notice, we immediately commenced negotiations at all levels with the appropriate government agencies and the organizer. Our prompt and diligent actions were effective. Prior to the event, the hosts changed the name and mark of the event, and all advertisements were removed and corrected.
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Collaborated with the DSI in investigating and organizing a raid action against a target that sold counterfeit auto parts and accessories in Bangkok. The enterprise appeared to be a regular shop, but it maintained a large stock of counterfeit European-branded auto parts and accessories and a wide distribution network with many car repair shops. After months of investigation, the DSI raided the premises and seized over 15,000 counterfeit products.
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Stopped the sale and manufacture of infringing racing apparel and equipment. The counterfeit products were being offered for sale on a motorcycle fan website. We served a warning notice and convinced the webmaster to remove all advertisements for the counterfeit products from the website and to block any new advertisements with keywords containing our client’s mark. Our further investigation revealed a large importer and distributor of counterfeit products located in Chinatown. We conducted a raid of the premises, on our client’s behalf, and seized several hundred counterfeit items.
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Defended one of the leading global hotel management companies in a civil lawsuit for trademark infringement brought by a well-known real estate development company in Thailand. With our strong legal arguments and reliable documents and evidence, we convinced the IP&IT Court that our client was entitled to use its trade name and trademark in connection with its hotel business. The civil lawsuit was dismissed and the Trademark Registrar granted the registration of our client’s trademark application according to the judgment of the IP&IT Court.
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Secured a victory for a Thai healthcare products company before the Supreme Court in trademark litigation initiated by its former employee and authorized manufacturing company. The opposing party claimed to be the owner of our client’s trademarks as well as the mechanism for the production of haemodialysis solutions. The client’s resounding success may be attributed to the defensive strategy of introducing evidence that demonstrated the bad faith of the former employee in initiating the case.
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Helped a leading automobile manufacturer to enforce its trademarks. Unauthorized agents were importing, selling, and marketing cars and maintenance services using the client’s brand and service marks. The team conducted a full investigation in Bangkok and surrounding areas and identified 40 cases of infringement. Through mediation procedures, the vast majority of the infringers agreed to cease their use of the client's mark.
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| May 17, 2013 |
INTERPOL Conference on Brand Protection and Anticounterfeiting Titirat Wattanachewanopakorn A recent INTERPOL conference in Bangkok provided an important opportunity for representatives from many industries—including entertainment, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, electronics,... |
| April 18, 2013 |
Tilleke & Gibbins Named Top Intellectual Property Firm in Thailand by MIP Tilleke & Gibbins has won the Thailand IP Firm of the Year award at Managing Intellectual Property’s 9th Global Awards ceremony, held at the Dorchester Hotel in London on the evening of April 17... |
| April 10, 2013 |
Bangkok Post: The Fight Between Real and Fake Titirat Wattanachewanopakorn, James Evans Counterfeit products are becoming increasingly pervasive in our daily lives, according to a report in today’s edition of the Bangkok Post. This was one of many insights about intellectual property... |
| March 7, 2013 |
Tilleke & Gibbins Trademark Group Tops Managing IP Rankings for Thailand Managing Intellectual Property has placed Tilleke & Gibbins at the top of its annual rankings of trademark firms in Thailand. For the tenth consecutive year, the magazine has ranked the firm in... |
| March 1, 2013 |
Thailand IP Team in Top Tier in Chambers 2013 Rankings Tilleke & Gibbins has once again been ranked among the top intellectual property practices in Thailand by Chambers Asia-Pacific. This marks the sixth consecutive year that the firm has been... |
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| April 30, 2013 |
Sukontip Jitmongkolthong, Titirat Wattanachewanopakorn, Wiramrudee (Pink) Mokkhavesa With a total population of approximately 600 million, the combined economy of the 10 nations comprising the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ranks as the ninth largest in the world. To... |
| March 20, 2013 |
Lex Mundi Guide to Doing Business in Thailand 2013 Published by Tilleke & Gibbins in association with Lex Mundi, the Guide to Doing Business in Thailand provides a comprehensive overview of the legal environment for investors entering the Thai... |
| February 26, 2013 |
Counterfeit Automotive Crackdown Titirat Wattanachewanopakorn The past several years have witnessed continuing growth in the presence of counterfeit automotive parts in the Thai market. Dissatisfied with this trend, a Japanese automotive spare parts supplier... |
| September 5, 2012 |
The Report: Thailand 2012 – Legal Framework The Report: Thailand 2012, published by Oxford Business Group, provides an in-depth analysis of different sectors of the Thai economy. Tilleke & Gibbins contributed the legal section of the... |
| May 1, 2012 |
Media, Advertising, and Entertainment Law Throughout the World 2012 – Thailand Chapter Hassana Chira-aphakul, Inthupim Chokwaranun, Yuwadee Thean-ngarm, Titirat Wattanachewanopakorn The Thailand chapter of Media, Advertising, and Entertainment Law Throughout the World provides a broad overview of media, advertising, and entertainment law in the Kingdom, including an introductory... |
