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April 24, 2011

Thailand IP Firm of the Year Awarded to Tilleke & Gibbins

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Managing Intellectual Property

On April 7, 2011, Tilleke & Gibbins was awarded Thailand IP Law Firm of the Year by Managing Intellectual Property at its Global Awards ceremony in London. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the firm has won this prestigious award.

The Global Awards ceremony is the culmination of Managing IP’s five month-long World IP Survey research. In addition to producing its rankings in patent and trademark practices, Managing IP canvassed the market to pinpoint firms that excelled across the board in IP practice. These firms were named Global Awards winners.

Darani Vachanavuttivong, Co-Managing Partner and Managing Director, Intellectual Property, accepted the award. She stated, “The success and recognition of our IP team worldwide is the result of the work we do at home for our clients. Excellence in client service and unswerving dedication to our clients’ interests are the reasons we succeed. I am proud to accept this award on behalf of all of the members of our Thailand IP team.”  

Managing IP also honored the firm with the following rankings.

  • Patent Prosecution: Tier 1
  • Patent Contentious: Tier 1
  • Trademark Prosecution: Tier 1
  • Trademark/Copyright Contentious: Tier 1

Our IP group helps creators strategically position, protect, and profit from intellectual assets in diverse markets worldwide. Our success on our clients’ behalf has led to global recognition as a leading IP practice in Thailand and Vietnam in independent surveys conducted by Managing IP, Asialaw Profiles, Chambers Asia, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Practical Law Co., World Trademark Review, Asia IP, Asian Legal Business, and others.

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