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Sirikul Ngawiset

Associate & Patent Agent

Biography

Sirikul Ngawiset is an associate and patent agent in Tilleke & Gibbins’ intellectual property group in Bangkok. With a strong focus on patent law and special expertise in the dynamic field of biotechnology, she helps companies in a wide spectrum of industries achieve patent protection for their complex technologies and innovations. In addition to ensuring robust intellectual property protection for her clients’ intellectual assets, Sirikul takes action that empowers her clients to secure and commercialize their new inventions.

Sirikul’s core services include filing patent applications and conducting patent searches, patentability assessments, and patent landscape and patent infringement analyses. With a keen eye for detail, Sirikul is a go-to expert for preparing, drafting, and reviewing patent specifications to ensure complete accuracy and compliance with legal standards.

Prior to joining Tilleke & Gibbins, Sirikul was a patent agent at a Thai government agency for research in science and technology, a patent prosecution associate at another prominent law firm in Bangkok, and an intellectual property analyst at the research and development arm of a major Thai conglomerate.

Sirikul holds an MSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a BSc in Biochemistry from Chulalongkorn University, as well as an LLB from Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University. She is a patent agent licensed by Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property, and has completed the Patents course from WIPO Academy and the South East Asian Drafting Course from the FICPI Academy of Education.

Experience

  • Drafted patent specifications to secure robust intellectual property protection for various companies in the ever-evolving field of biotechnology—including in fields such as genetic engineering, agriculture, food science, medicine, and pharmaceuticals.
  • Analyzed and evaluated the patentability and market potential of a diverse array of innovations, spanning multiple fields, on behalf of numerous technology companies.
  • Conducted comprehensive patent analyses, including patent landscape assessments and freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses, tailored to the specific needs of a client in the dynamic life sciences sector.
  • Provided strategic intellectual property counsel to companies by conducting thorough assessments of their patent specifications and related agreements, facilitating optimal protection and commercialization of their innovations.
  • Managed patent portfolios for various companies, which entailed overseeing the entire lifecycle of patent applications from initial application drafting and prosecution to the ultimate grant of patents.
ABOUT Sirikul

Industries

Life Sciences

Technology

Practices

Intellectual Property

Location

Languages

    Thai

    English

Education

    MSc, Chulalongkorn University

    LLB, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University

    BSc, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University

Insights

December 15, 2023
As part of its membership in Lex Mundi, Tilleke & Gibbins has published an updated edition of its Guide to Doing Business in Thailand for 2023. This guide outlines 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 Country Guides series prepared by member firms in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide. The guides serve as a useful resource for planning international business strategy and researching new markets. The full Guide to Doing Business in Thailand is available through the button below.
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April 1, 2022
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.
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January 13, 2022
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
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October 14, 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.
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Awards & Rankings

April 24, 2024
Tilleke & Gibbins has been honored with accolades in 11 categories of the 2024 Thailand Law Firm Awards from Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ). The awards recognize the top law firms across a range of practice areas, plus a separate category for the best overall law firms. The firm was recognized as a leader in the following categories: Best Overall Law Firms Aviation Competition & Antitrust Data Compliance & Cybersecurity ESG Fintech Healthcare & Life Sciences Labor & Employment Shipping & Maritime Taxation Technology, Media & Telecoms The awards were determined by ABLJ‘s research team, which evaluates law firms based on their recent work, client feedback, and reputation in the market. ABLJ is a legal publication in Asia that provides in-depth coverage of legal and business developments in the region. Through its research and dissemination of key insights, ABLJ seeks to provide in-house counsel with the necessary information and analysis to implement effective legal solutions. The annual Thailand Law Firm Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the country’s legal industry. For more information on the 2024 Thailand Law Firm Awards, and to browse of the full list of winners, please see the ABLJ website.
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April 19, 2024
Asian Legal Business has released its 2024 “Employer of Choice” rankings, and Tilleke & Gibbins has once again secured top honors as a premier employer in the legal sector in both Thailand and Vietnam. This marks the 12th consecutive year that the firm has been recognized as Employer of Choice in Thailand and the 10th time in Vietnam. In the article accompanying the list of leading employee-centric firms, Tilleke & Gibbins’ managing partners, Darani Vachanavuttivong and Tiziana Sucharitkul, shared their perspectives on what distinguishes the firm as an appealing and progressive workplace. Darani highlighted the firm’s commitment to fostering a supportive environment that promotes productivity and mental health, emphasizing the significance of transparency and open communication within the organization. Tiziana discussed the firm’s application of cutting-edge technologies like generative AI to enhance legal services and noted the importance of fostering a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. The Employer of Choice accolades recognize the most outstanding law firms to work for across the Asia-Pacific region. Rankings are determined through a comprehensive online survey involving law firm professionals at all levels, covering a spectrum of topics including job satisfaction, compensation, work-life balance, career advancement, mentoring, and more. Asian Legal Business is a trusted information source for businesses and professionals, owned by Thomson Reuters. To read more about the 2024 Employer of Choice recognitions, please see the April 2024 edition of Asian Legal Business.
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April 18, 2024
Tilleke & Gibbins has been named a finalist in five categories at the SE Asia Law Awards 2024 from Asian Legal Business (ALB). The five categories include both regional accolades and country-specific firm-of-the-year awards: Southeast Asia Firm of the Year Regional IP Firm of the Year Regional Litigation Firm of the Year Thailand Firm of the Year Vietnam Firm of the Year These nominations reflect Tilleke & Gibbins’ strong reputation and performance in delivering business-focused legal services across Southeast Asia. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Singapore on May 16. For more information and to view the complete list of finalists, please visit the SE Asia Law Awards 2024 Finalists page on the ALB website.
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April 4, 2024
Tilleke & Gibbins is delighted to announce its nomination for the Most Innovative Lawyers in Science and Technology award in the Financial Times (FT) Innovative Lawyers APAC 2024 awards. The nomination recognizes the efforts of the firm’s technology team in providing strategic counsel to Amazon Web Services and Google for the establishment of their first data centers in Thailand. The Innovative Lawyers APAC awards celebrate legal firms and in-house teams that have demonstrated ingenuity in delivering exceptional value to businesses and society. Tilleke & Gibbins’ nomination, which recognizes the firm’s commitment to pioneering solutions, is the second consecutive year that the firm has been nominated in these prestigious awards. Winners will be revealed at a ceremony in Hong Kong on May 16, 2024. To read more about the Innovative Lawyers APAC 2024 awards and to browse a full list of shortlisted organizations, please see the FT website.
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