Road To Change: – There are both external reasons and internal reasons why the old law needs an update. External reasons: Thailand now becomes a new member of the WCT (WIPO COPYRIGHT TREATY) which will be effective on October 13, 2022. Thailand must further comply with the Marrakesh Treaty which provides certain exemptions to copyright […]
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In the past, private limited companies were not allowed to issue convertible debentures under the Thai Civil and Commercial Code. However, in 2021 with the amendment to the Securities and Exchange Act B.E. 2535 (1992) and the recent issuance of the relevant Notifications, private limited companies which are qualified as small or medium-sized enterprises (SME) […]
First Question: What is the difference between “Trademark licenses”, “distributorships” and “franchises” under Thailand practice? Trademark Licenses Trademark Licenses refer to a grant of rights to use registered trademark (including service mark or collective mark) to other persons, either for all or some of registered products/services. A licensor seeks revenue in the form of royalties […]
WE IP is thrilled to welcome Mr. Poom Bhumichitr to our WE IP family in a Senior Associate position, starting from 1 April 2022. To us, Poom is no stranger. For years, he had been part of our team’s former incarnations, but later decided to head out and explore other areas of legal services. Since […]
GoPro, Inc. really needs no introduction: the California-based company’s action cameras under their “GOPRO” brand has topped all major tech rankings. But, curiously, despite the brand’s global success, the company has been unsuccessful in registering its house mark, “GOPRO”, in Thailand – until a court has now decided the mark is registrable. WE IP has […]
Saowaluck (Apple) of WE IP was first listed as a Recommended Expert in WTR 1000 publications in February 2021 – merely 2 months from when WE IP began life as a law firm. Under her leadership, WE IP team members have been able to use their highly diverse strengths to serve clients innovatively without compromising […]
EPISODE 2 The Second Age (1978 – 1994): A Spider Caught in Its Own Web In 1978, the Copyright Act B.E. 2521 (A.D. 1978) came into force, with the following provision: Section 42: Works protected by copyright under the laws of a country which is party to a convention on protection of copyright to which […]
WE IP Press Release February 2021 We are pleased to share that, only three months after we began operations, WE IP’s name receives its first mention in WTR1000’s 2021 rankings for Thailand, where Saowaluck Lamlert (APPLE), our Managing Partner, is listed as a recommended expert for trademark prosecution and strategy services in Thailand along with […]
EPISODE 1 The First Age (1931 – 1978): Quietly Opening the Floodgates Thailand acceded to the Berne Convention in 1931 – the 36th country to have done so in history. In the same year, the first international-style Copyright Law was enacted. Nine decades on, that first incarnation of the Berne principles has undergone immense transformations, […]
So that we could thank our clients, friends, and families for their support in person, WE IP organized an all-day Open House at our brand-new office last Friday 5 February 2021. Guests were welcomed in rounds to prevent overcrowding. Temperatures were taken, and “Face masks with everything” was the dress code. International snack selections served…under […]
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