Destination Branding: How IP Can Boost Tourism
By Wipaphat S. Trossel For many countries, tourism is a catalyst for social development. At the start of 2020, the economic growth of these countries was hard-hit by travel restrictions affecting not only the tourism industry, but also all commercial activities connected to it. As a perennial tourist favourite, Thailand was naturally affected as well. […]
Thailand maintains “Watch List” status, commended for improvements in IP system
By Saowanee Leewijitsin The United States praised Thailand for continuing to strengthen the country’s intellectual property system and suppress IP violations, as they announced that Thailand would remain on the 2022 “Watch List”, pursuant to Section 182 of the US Trade Act of 1974. Key Takeaways Thailand Remains on USTR 2022 Watch List – Despite […]
Thailand’s Target Patent Fast-Track Program for Medical Innovations
By Saowanee Leewijitsin Key Takeaways Thailand’s DIP Launches Fast-Track Program – Aims to accelerate patent and petty patent applications in the medical and public health fields. Faster Examination – Invention patents may be examined within 12 months; petty patents within 6 months. Key Conditions – First filed in Thailand, max 10 claims, submitted via e-filing, […]
Does “Publish First, Patent Later” Always Ruin Your Chances Of Obtaining A Patent?
By Saowanee Leewijitsin We are always told that new inventions or designs need to be kept confidential prior to applying for patent protection. This is because, to be granted a valid patent, “novelty” is the most necessary requirement for all kinds of patents (i.e., invention patent, product design patent and petty patent). Disclosure in any […]
New Trademark Examination Manual in Thailand
By Saowanee Leewijitsin Thailand is notorious for being one of the hardest countries in the world for trademark registrations. Last year, the Registrar’s Trademark Examination Manual (“Examination Manual”) was revised by the Department of Intellectual Property, Thailand (“DIP”) based on the study of trademark laws and relevant legislation, decisions of the Board of Trademark, judgements […]
ASEAN and Australia: A Strategic Partnership
By Elana Szabo In 1969, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand signed the ASEAN Declaration and established the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Today, ASEAN has a total of 10 member countries, including Myanmar, Brunei, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, in addition to the aforementioned countries. It has a combined GDP of USD3.0 trillion and makes […]
Get a Trademark Renewal Certificate in Thailand within 45 Minutes!
By Saowanee Leewijitsin Good news for all trademark owners in Thailand!!! From now on, you do not have to wait 6-12 months to receive a Trademark Renewal Certificate… It is possible to receive it within 45 minutes of a renewal application being filed.
Thailand Trademark Office Releases 2020 Trademark Statistics
By Saowanee Leewijitsin It has been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, affecting all aspects of global businesses, and stopping us from doing so many things that we usually do. It seems, however, that filing trademarks in Thailand is not one of those things. The Thailand Trademark Office (“TTMO”) recently released statistics for 2020 […]
[MGCC Perspectives] KASS Takes Over ASEAN!
Court Decision On The Back Of A Levi’s Jeans Pocket!
By Saowanee Leewijitsin One of the most important principles for trademark registration in Thailand and in many other countries such as China, Taiwan and Japan is, the mark must not be identical with or similar to other registered marks (according to the “first-to-file” rule). If your mark is identical with or similar to another person’s […]