Intellectual property is undoubtedly one of the fastest growing areas of commercial law practice in a modern business environment. Once something has been created, it is imperative that its creator ensure that their intellectual property is legally protected.

Like many other jurisdictions, intellectual property rights in Thailand most commonly consist of copyright, patents, design patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.

At Korpniti, we can advise clients on all forms of intellectual property protection and allied rights. Whether our client is Thai or foreign, we can use our expertise to protect a client’s intellectual property rights against current or future competitors, enforce such rights against infringement, and commercialise a client’s intellectual property assets in Thailand. We can also assist clients with any aspect of intellectual property registration, including examinations as well as dealings with the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP).

As Thailand is an attractive market for foreign investors, it is critical for clients wishing to commercially utilise their intellectual property assets reach the right people at the right time in order to protect their interests and commercialise their assets.

We can advise and assist clients on all matters related to intellectual property, including:

• Commercialisation of intellectual property assets

• Copyright advisory and proceedings

• Contract drafting, negotiation, and review (distribution, licensing, and manufacturing agreements)

• Dispute resolution in the International Trade and Intellectual Property Court

• Enforcement of intellectual property rights

• Patent (including petty patents and designs) advisory and proceedings, including registrations, examination, and litigation

• Registration and protection of intellectual property rights with the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP)

• Renewal of intellectual property rights

• Structuring intellectual property assets and ownership

• Trademark advisory and proceedings, including registrations, examinations, and litigation

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