Orawan Kijpakamas

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Biography

Orawan Kijpakamas, an associate in Tilleke & Gibbins’ intellectual property group, specializes in devising pre-litigation strategies. Through her acute understanding of IP law, court processes, and the strategies employed by opposing parties, Orawan serves as an integral part of the firm’s IP litigation team. Her expertise includes trademark appeal petitions, oppositions, counterstatements, and cancellations.

Orawan received a law degree from Thammasat University. She is a member of the Lawyers Council of Thailand and she holds a Notarial Services Attorney license. Orawan has completed the Barrister-at-Law requirements of the Institute of Legal Education, Thai Bar Association. She has also completed the Advanced Intellectual Property Law: International Practice and Intellectual Property Litigation course at the Thai Bar Association’s Institute of Legal Education.

Experience

Successfully countered a rejection by a trademark registrar through filing a counterstatement and arguing that our client’s trademark was not similar to a prior-registered trademark. As a result, the opposition was cancelled, and our client was able to continue the registration process.
Petitioned the Board of Trademarks and successfully argued that our client’s trademark was different from the cited trademark and the goods were also different even though they were in the same class. The Board of Trademarks ultimately cancelled the trademark registrar’s instruction.
Secured the registration of a famous mark for clothing products through an appeal to the Board of Trademarks.

ABOUT Orawan

Practices

Intellectual Property

Location

Thailand

Languages

Thai

English

Education

BA, Assumption University

LLB, Thammasat University

Insights

April 1, 2022

Thailand Legal Basics

Thailand Legal Basics, a valuable primer for foreign investors, explores all aspects of living and doing business in Thailand. Written by specialists at Tilleke & Gibbins in Bangkok, it is the only comprehensive English-language guide to the Thai legal system with a focus on the concerns of foreign business and investment.

January 13, 2022

Tilleke & Gibbins Creates IP Guides for Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam for EU-Funded Project

Intellectual property experts from Tilleke & Gibbins were engaged by ARISE+ IPR, a regional support program funded by the European Union and implemented by the European Intellectual Property Office, to craft a series of IP enforcement guides for Southeast Asian countries, aimed at raising local awareness of the importance of IP protection. The five-year, EUR 5.5 million ARISE+ IPR program supports regional integration through IP cooperation and aims to upgrade national IP systems for creation, protection, utilization, administration, and enforcement to be in line with international best practices and standards and the strategic objectives of the ASEAN Intellectual Property Rights Action Plan 2016-2025. The guides were developed by Tilleke & Gibbins’ lawyers in cooperation with the IP offices of each participating country, and cover issues related to trademarks, industrial designs, and geographical indications. Each guide was produced in a compact leaflet form in English as well as the local language, and is considered an official publication of the respective national IP office. The guides can be accessed from the ARISE+ IPR site (under “Leaflets, brochures and booklets”), or by clicking on the links below: Cambodia: English | Khmer Indonesia: English | Bahasa Indonesia Thailand: English | Thai Vietnam: English | Vietnamese

October 14, 2021

Lex Mundi Guide to Doing Business in Thailand 2021

As part of its membership in Lex Mundi, Tilleke & Gibbins has published an updated edition of its Guide to Doing Business in Thailand for 2021. This guide outlines all of the key factors for starting and operating a business in the Thai market. Issues covered include: Investment incentives Financial facilities Exchange controls Import and export regulations Structures for doing business Requirements for the Establishment of a Business Operation of the Business Cessation or Termination of the Business Labor legislation, relations, and supply Tax Immigration requirements This publication is part of Lex Mundi’s Guides to Doing Business series prepared by member firms in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide. The guides serve as a useful resource when planning an international business strategy or researching a new market.

August 7, 2020

Tilleke & Gibbins Leads the Way on Copyright: MIP IP Stars 2020

Managing Intellectual Property (MIP ) has released its list of top-rated copyright law firms around the world, part of its IP Stars 2020 guide, and Tilleke & Gibbins has been recognized with top marks in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam—all of the firm’s jurisdictions that were rated by MIP for copyright and related rights work.

Awards & Rankings

March 3, 2023

Tilleke & Gibbins Wins Diversity and Inclusion Firm of the Year Award from ALB

Tilleke & Gibbins has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion at the ALB Women in Law Awards held on March 2, 2023. The awards ceremony, organized by Asian Legal Business (ALB), celebrates the outstanding performance of female private practitioners and in-house counsel across the Asia-Pacific region.

February 24, 2023

Tilleke & Gibbins Shortlisted for Two Chambers Asia Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2023

Tilleke & Gibbins has been named a finalist for two prestigious awards at the upcoming Chambers Asia Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2023. The awards recognize and celebrate the achievements of firms, companies, and individuals who are driving the advancement of diversity and inclusion across the Asia Pacific region. Tilleke & Gibbins was shortlisted for the Diversity & Inclusion: Outstanding Firm award, which recognizes firms that have made exceptional strides in promoting diversity and inclusion across their organization. Additionally, Tilleke & Gibbins has been nominated for Thailand Firm of the Year, in recognition of the firm’s exceptional performance and outstanding achievements in providing legal services in Thailand. The Chambers Asia Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2023will be held in person at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on May 4, 2023. For more information on the awards and the shortlisted nominees, please see the Chambers website.

February 24, 2023

Tilleke & Gibbins Named One of Asia’s Most Innovative Law Firms

Tilleke & Gibbins has been named to the ALB Top 15 Innovative Law Firms list, an initiative from Asian Legal Business identifying the law firms in Asia that have incorporated new technologies and techniques to provide top legal and client services. Tilleke & Gibbins was recognized for its strength in emerging areas such as cannabis and digital assets—as well as recent landmark victories in court for the firm’s clients. Tilleke & Gibbins is dedicated to innovation in both client service and internal business operations, and is proud of its culture of innovation across all departments and offices throughout Southeast Asia. Asian Legal Business, owned by Thomson Reuters, is a leading source of information for businesses and professionals active in the region. To learn more about the ALB Top 15 Innovative Law Firms list, please see the January/February 2023 issue of Asian Legal Business magazine.

February 23, 2023

Tilleke & Gibbins Nominated for Five MIP 2023 Asia Pacific Awards

Managing Intellectual Property released the shortlists for its 2023 Asia Pacific Awards, and Tilleke & Gibbins was honored to be nominated for five awards—notably, the firm received a nomination in every category for which it was eligible. The nominations include the following: Firm Awards Asia-Pacific Firm of the Year (Domestic Firms) Indonesia Firm of the Year Thailand Firm of the Year Vietnam Firm of the Year Individual Awards Indonesia Practitioner of the Year: Wongrat Ratanaprayul The nomination for Thailand Firm of the Year marks the 17th consecutive year the firm has landed on the shortlist, winning 11 times. For Vietnam, this is the 15th straight nomination, with 9 wins, and for Indonesia, this is the fifth nomination overall. The winners of the awards will be announced at an in-person ceremony in Singapore in mid-May, with exact details still to be confirmed.