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South-East Asia IPR Basics Series: Patent Law in Thailand

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Mech Eng 2Patents grant rights holders exclusive rights to exploit an invention or process and prevent others from benefiting from this novel idea for a limited period of time (usually around 20 years).

Thailand has a comprehensive framework of legal protection for patents, which are split into two categories; invention patents, and utility model patents. This article explores the laws in place in Thailand protecting these rights, as well as the procedures required for registration, and the options available to rights holders in the event of infringement on Thai soil.

If you’d like even more information on how to protect and enforce your patents in Thailand, read our guides, or get in touch with our Helpdesk experts for free, in-depth advice, tailored to your needs.

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South-East Asia IPR Basics Series: Geographical Indications in Thailand

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shutterstock_96318524Today we’ll be looking into the protection of Geographical Indications (GIs) in Thailand.

GIs are names or signs which identify goods as having a specific geographical origin, with the implication that they possess the qualities, reputation, or characteristics for which such products from that region are well known.

Thailand has pioneered GI protection in South-East Asia, and boasts one of the most developed GI protection frameworks in the region. This article explores this framework, as well as touching on how SMEs can ensure their region’s GI is registered in Thailand and protect their rights when necessary.

As always, if you have any further questions, feel free to peruse the wealth of information available on our website, or get in touch with one of our experts for free, tailored advice.

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South-East Asia IPR Basics Series: Trademarks in Thailand

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BRAND on price labelsToday’s South-East Asia IPR Basics post covers trade mark law in Thailand

Trade marks are essential for brands relying on the reputation and goodwill they have built with their clients and customers and should be afforded comprehensive protection, ideally before market entry. This article provides SMEs with a background to Thai trade mark law, as well as the registration and enforcement procedures available in the country.

As always, if you’d like more information on how to protect and enforce your trade marks in Thailand, check out our in depth IPR factsheet, or get in touch with our Helpdesk experts for free, in-depth advice!

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Patents in Thailand – revisited

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thailandThe South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk considers patents in Thailand, and the key issues European companies should be aware of when conducting business in the region.

Thailand has become an important contributor to the world trade-production network over the last two decades, and is now considered a key supplier of intermediate and finished goods to the global market. This is not least the case in the electronics and automotive industries, which have seen robust growth driven not only by outside demand, but from within Thailand too. Based on current trends, these industries are likely to become the principle growth drivers in Thailand.

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Not Lost in Thailand: Five Tips for Protecting Your Business and Intellectual Property

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ThailandThailand is undergoing an evolution of its intellectual property (IP) legal framework with efforts being made to tackle infringements within the country. There are however still significant obstacles but there are some actions that your business can take to improve your chances of preventing infringement and enforcing your rights when needed.

  1. Register early. Thailand uses a ‘first-to-file’ system which means that the first person to register an IP right (trade mark, patent etc.), rather than use it, owns it. If, for example, you don’t register your trade mark, someone else might and then you may well have to pay through the nose to get it back. Continue reading “Not Lost in Thailand: Five Tips for Protecting Your Business and Intellectual Property” »