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Suvijak Sriphavatsarakom

Associate

Biography

Suvijak Sriphavatsarakom is an associate in Tilleke & Gibbins’ intellectual property department based in Bangkok. With extensive experience in all aspects of intellectual property protection, he advises both international and domestic clients on a wide range of intellectual property-related issues. Companies trust Suvijak to provide expert assistance in IP enforcement and litigation, including filing appeals with the Trademark Board, filing complaints at Thailand’s Intellectual Property and International Trade Court, and formulating legal strategies to protect clients’ intellectual property rights. His services also include the filing, amendment, disclaimer, and renewal of trademark and patent applications.

Prior to joining Tilleke & Gibbins, Suvijak worked at other leading law firms and in the insurance industry. In addition to his intellectual property expertise, he has experience advising clients on compliance with Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act, insurance law, and other corporate compliance matters.

Suvijak obtained his LLB from Assumption University. He is a member of the Lawyers Council of Thailand.

Experience

  • Assisted a leading telecommunications company in a copyright infringement case that specifically dealt with architectural work, involving preparing the necessary legal grounds for use during the appeal stage. The case was ultimately successful, and the court’s decision set a precedent that could be used as a reference in future cases.
  • Provided comprehensive advice and formulated a legal strategic plan to ensure that a patent security agreement complied with all relevant Thai laws and regulations, including review of the security agreement in line with all applicable laws.
  • Represented clients in managing and maintaining patent portfolios across multiple European countries, ensuring their patents were successfully maintained and protected.
  • Represented a leading university and construction company in Thailand in filing and prosecuting Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications across various fields of invention. This involved communication with the international search authorities in each country to ensure successful prosecution of the applications.
  • Assisted several clients in submitting reports to social media platforms regarding potential trademark infringement issues, resulting in removal of the infringing content.
ABOUT Suvijak

Industries

Insurance

Practices

Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Intellectual Property

Location

Languages

    Thai

    English

Education

    LLB, Assumption 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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September 19, 2022
Tilleke & Gibbins’ insurance specialists in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam have contributed to the Subrogated Recoveries – Asia Pacific guide produced by RPC Premier Law Firm. The guide addresses how insurers can recover indemnifiable losses. For each jurisdiction in the Asia Pacific region, the guide addresses the following topics: Local legal framework on subrogation; Insurers’ right to subrogate; Investigations prior to subrogated proceedings; Limitation period for subrogated action; Responsibility for costs in subrogated action; Enforcement of judgements for insurers; and Subrogated actions against co-insured parties. The Subrogated Recoveries – Asia Pacific guide is available 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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Awards & Rankings

April 18, 2024
Tilleke & Gibbins has been named a finalist in four categories at the SE Asia Law Awards 2024 from Asian Legal Business (ALB). The four categories include both regional accolades and country-specific firm-of-the-year awards: 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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March 12, 2024
Tilleke & Gibbins has been nominated for three esteemed awards at the upcoming Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2024: Thailand Firm of the Year Vietnam Firm of the Year Outstanding Firm for Diversity & Inclusion The nomination for Thailand Firm of the Year marks Tilleke’s fourth consecutive nomination and 10th overall since 2010, with the firm previously clinching the award in 2014. The firm is also a repeat nominee for the Outstanding Firm for Diversity & Inclusion award, while this is the first time Chambers has shortlisted Tilleke for the Vietnam Firm of the Year category in these awards. The winners of the Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2024 will be announced at an exclusive in-person event scheduled to take place in Hong Kong on May 29, 2024. To learn more about the Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2024 and browse the full list of nominations, please visit the Chambers and Partners website.
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February 9, 2024
World Trademark Review has released the 2024 edition of the WTR 1000, its annual rankings of the leading trademark lawyers around the world. Tilleke & Gibbins’ regional intellectual property team showed another stellar performance this year, building on the firm’s reputation as a regional powerhouse for trademark-related matters in Southeast Asia. In the 2024 rankings, the firm’s offices in Thailand and Vietnam have retained their top-tier Gold Band rankings, while the Indonesia office achieved a Silver Band ranking in the Prosecution and Strategy category and a Bronze Band ranking in the Enforcement and Litigation category. In the Cambodia rankings, Tilleke & Gibbins was placed in the top tier (Highly Recommended), while the firm’s Yangon office again appeared in the single-tier Myanmar rankings. World Trademark Review does not currently publish rankings for Laos. In addition, a record 23 Tilleke & Gibbins attorneys across the region earned individual accolades in the 2024 edition of the WTR 1000: The WTR 1000 is a trusted resource for companies and individuals seeking world-class legal assistance with trademark-related matters. The directory’s rankings are based on in-depth research to identify key firms and individuals leading the way in trademark-related legal practice. Depth of expertise, positioning in the market, level of activity, and peer and client feedback are all factored into the rankings. The full rankings for Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam are available on the WTR 1000 website.
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