In a research project to celebrate Pride Month 2020, World Trademark Review  (WTR) recently set out to explore the landscape of diversity and inclusion initiatives in law firms across Asia, culminating in an article in the magazine’s July edition. In discussing the activity of firms that are proactively pushing forward diversity and inclusion in Asia, WTR  specifically highlighted Tilleke & Gibbins’ unique approach across the firm’s offices in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

On July 23, 2020, Somboon Earterasarun, partner in Tilleke & Gibbins’ Intellectual property group, will speak at a training event organized by Thailand’s National Innovation Agency (NIA)—a public organization that aims to drive innovation in Thailand, create a positive impact on the country’s economic development, and strengthen international relations.

Dino Santaniello, head of Tilleke & Gibbins’ office in Vientiane and external intellectual property expert in Laos for the European Union Southeast Asia Intellectual Property Rights SME Helpdesk (EU SEA IPR SME Helpdesk), has been invited to speak at an upcoming webinar entitled “Intellectual Property in Laos – Focus on Trademarks and Trademark Enforcement.” During the online session, cohosted by the EU SEA IPR SME Helpdesk and the European Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Laos (EuroCham Laos), Dino will provide

On July 3, Yuwadee Thean-ngarm, director of Tilleke & Gibbins’ office in Yangon, will be featured as an external intellectual property expert in a webinar cohosted by the European Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar (EuroCham Myanmar) and the European Union Southeast Asia Intellectual Property Rights SME Helpdesk (EU SEA IPR SME Helpdesk).