Titikaan Ungbhakorn

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Senior Associate & Patent Agent

Biography

Titikaan Ungbhakorn is a senior associate and patent agent in the firm’s intellectual property group. She handles local patent, design patent, and petty patent prosecutions for numerous clients from around the globe. Her work includes advising clients on Thai patent law and related IP rights as well as conducting local patent searches. She also reviews and drafts patent and petty patent specifications in the Thai language, primarily in the field of construction products.

Clients benefit from Titikaan’s broad-based experience and extensive training in IP law. Titikaan began her career at the firm in the trademark group, where she was responsible for preparing appeal petitions, oppositions, and counterstatements. Prior to joining the firm, Titikaan earned a Master of Laws in intellectual property law from the University of Queensland. She has also attended several courses on patent drafting and registration, including the South East Asia Drafting Course.

Titikaan is a notary public and is a member of the Thai Bar Association as well as the Lawyers Council of Thailand.

Experience

Drafted petty patent specifications in the Thai language for roof tiles and the process to manufacture same.
Conducted monthly local patent searches in the fields of diapers and feminine products for a multinational corporation.
Reviewed and revised patent specifications drafted by inventors to ensure that such specifications are suitable for filing in Thailand.

ABOUT Titikaan

Practices

Intellectual Property

Location

Thailand

Languages

Thai

English

Education

LLM, The University of Queensland

LLB, Assumption University

Insights

October 19, 2022

Practical Law: Intellectual Property Transactions in Thailand 2022

Tilleke & Gibbins’ intellectual property team in Bangkok has provided the latest updates to the Thailand chapter of Practical Law’s Intellectual Property Transactions Global Guide, a high-level comparative overview of intellectual property (IP) laws and regulations in 36 jurisdictions worldwide. The Intellectual Property Transactions in Thailand chapter focuses on business-related aspects of IP, such as the value of intellectual assets in M&A transactions and the licensing of IP portfolios. The topics covered include the following: IP assignment and licensing: Basis/scope and formalities, trade secrets and confidentiality, main terms for assignment/licensing Research and development collaborations: Improvements and derivatives, joint ownership Conducting IP audits to determine the contents of an IP portfolio IP aspects of mergers and acquisitions: IP due diligence, warranties and indemnities, transfer of IP rights Lending and security interests over IP rights Settlement agreements in IP litigation Agreements regarding rights over IP created by employees and consultants Competition law and exploitation of IP rights Tax (e.g., for IP licensing) and nontariff trade barriers To read the full Intellectual Property Transactions in Thailand chapter, please visit the Practical Law website.

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.

Awards & Rankings

July 20, 2023

Tilleke & Gibbins Receives Multiple Nominations for APAC Women in Business Law Awards 2023

Tilleke & Gibbins has received a remarkable slate of nominations for the prestigious Euromoney APAC Women in Business Law Awards 2023. The recently released shortlists for this year’s awards include Tilleke & Gibbins in both firm and individual categories. In the firmwide categories, Tilleke & Gibbins is in the running for five distinguished awards: Work-Life Balance National Firm Women in Business Law National Firm Indonesia Firm of the Year Thailand Firm of the Year Vietnam Firm of the Year Attorneys from Tilleke & Gibbins also received seven individual nominations: Insurance and Reinsurance Lawyer of the Year – Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year – Sarah Galeski Patent Lawyer of the Year – Darani Vachanavuttivong Shipping and Maritime Lawyer of the Year – Noppramart Thammateeradaycho Technology Lawyer of the Year – Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh Trademark Lawyer of the Year – Linh Thi Mai Nguyen Corporate Rising Star of the Year – Nitikar Nith The APAC Women in Business Law Awards recognize law firms and professional services firms in the region for their efforts in promoting gender equality and supporting women’s advancement in the legal profession. Winners are determined through a rigorous process involving submissions, peer reviews, and judgment based on professional accomplishments and advocacy for gender diversity and work-life balance programs. This year’s awards ceremony will take place at an in-person event in Singapore on September 7, 2023. For more information on the APAC Women in Business Law Awards 2023, including a full list of nominees, please visit the awards website.

July 6, 2023

Tilleke & Gibbins Rated Highly across the Region in 2023 Managing IP Patent Rankings

Managing IP magazine has released its rankings of patent-related legal service providers, and Tilleke & Gibbins has again secured high rankings in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The accolades are part of Managing IP’s highly regarded IP Stars rankings, which the magazine rolls out in stages. Tilleke & Gibbins’ rankings in the covered Southeast Asian jurisdictions include: Indonesia – Tier 2 Thailand – Tier 1 Vietnam – Tier 1 These showings demonstrate the firm’s regional strength and its remarkable consistency in retaining these excellent rankings. Managing IP does not yet provide patent rankings for Tilleke & Gibbins’ other jurisdictions, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. The patent rankings are a part of IP Stars, MIP’s specialist guide to the world’s leading intellectual property firms and practitioners. For more information and to browse the full rankings, please see the IP Stars website.

July 6, 2023

Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2023: Tilleke & Gibbins Named IP Firm of the Year in Three Countries

In the recently released results of Managing IP magazine’s Asia-Pacific Awards 2023, Tilleke & Gibbins was named IP Firm of the Year in three jurisdictions in Southeast Asia: Indonesia IP Firm of the Year Thailand IP Firm of the Year Vietnam IP Firm of the Year These showings highlight the regional strength of Tilleke & Gibbins’ intellectual property practice in Asia. The annual awards recognize the most innovative and challenging intellectual property work by law firms, companies, and individuals across the Asia-Pacific region, and are based on the results of extensive market research and client and peer interviews. Managing IP is a leading global intellectual property industry magazine that covers the latest news and developments from the world of intellectual property. Their global awards and IP Stars rankings are highly regarded by law firms, individual practitioners, and the corporate community. For more information on the Asia-Pacific awards and a complete list of winners, please see the Managing IP website.

May 24, 2023

Three Awards for Tilleke & Gibbins at the ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2023

Tilleke & Gibbins was honored to be named Regional IP Firm of the Year and Regional Litigation Firm of the Year at the 2023 ALB SE Asia Law Awards. Tiziana Sucharitkul, managing partner of Tilleke & Gibbins, was also the recipient of the Managing Partner of the Year (Emerging Markets) award.