Written for business operators who are new to the country, Intellectual Property in Thailand: Registration, Protection, Commercialization provides a helpful introduction to IP issues under Thai law. This Q&A guide reviews the legal framework for trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets, from registration processes through licensing and enforcement of rights. The guide also introduces IP owners to the benefits of intellectual asset management programs designed to help companies extract maximum value from their IP.
June 5, 2019
The current version of Thailand’s Trademark Act came into force on July 28, 2016. The most recent amendments to the trademark laws introduced multiple-class filings, registration of international trademarks, new methods to calculate official fees, and the acceptance of sound marks. What did not change were the formality requirements and the general examination practices of the Thai Trademark Office. Nevertheless, we have recently come across certain issues that require increased scrutiny from trademark owners.