Intellectual property (IP) represents a large and growing component of both enterprise investment and overall value. Companies that understand the true value of their intangible assets have a distinct advantage not only in business transactions (M&As, joint ventures, etc.), but also in terms of their overall profitability.To explore these issues, Tilleke & Gibbins will present a seminar, “Profiting from Your IP,” that will examine how to maximize the value of a company’s IP. Held on February 28 at the firm’s Bangkok office, this seminar will discuss:

According to Business Report Thailand, both foreign and Thai companies face inconsistencies in the customs valuation methods used by the Thai Customs Department. Michael Ramirez, Consultant at Tilleke & Gibbins, confirmed that if Thailand does not adhere to World Trade Organization (WTO) standards, investment will inevitably be affected.

Oxford Business Group (OBG), the global publishing, research and consultancy company, has renewed its partnership with Tilleke & Gibbins for its latest report on Thailand’s economy.As part of the collaboration, which marks OBG’s third year of partnership with the law firm, Tilleke & Gibbins will work with the Group’s editorial and research team to produce the legal section of The Report: Thailand 2012.

The Alien Working Act strictly states the need for foreigners to obtain a work permit for all types of work they do in Thailand—even for short meetings or volunteer work. The November 2011 issue of The BigChilli magazine cites Tilleke & Gibbins’ advice on the specific working conditions that require a work permit, the penalties for noncompliance, and the increased enforcement of this law.