Once again! INTA brings together more than 34,000 brand owners, trademark counsel, academics, and other professionals from 185 countries across the globe. This year our team is delighted to be attending the event and we are excited at the prospect of catching up with all our friends and making new ones too.
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Apr
Apr
The wait is finally over..! “New era” of trademark protection in Myanmar – “New marks” can now be filed after this “Grand Opening”. Updated Announcement: – The Myanmar Intellectual Property Department (MIPD) has announced that the new trademark registration system will officially launch on 26th April 2023 (“Grand Opening”) with the confirmed filing requirement i.e., […]
IPR
Thai Customs Proceedings: New Border Measure Introduced in 2022 Thai Customs IPR Recordation System (“TCIRs”)
26
Dec
Dec
Thai Customs to “Block” pirated and counterfeit goods As a veritable filter blocking consignments of counterfeit goods before they are in-and-out the territory, Thai Customs play a pivotal role in intercepting incoming shipments of pirated and counterfeit goods en route to the Thai market by suppressing such goods in connection with importation, exportation, transit, and […]
04
Nov
Nov
Thailand Trademark Law and Registration Requirement Registration In Thailand, trademarks (including certification marks, collective marks, and service marks) are governed by the Thailand Trademark Act and must be registered with the Thailand Department of Intellectual Property (DIP). Section 6 of the Act states that in order to be registrable, a trademark must: (1) be distinctive, […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
Corporate & Commercial Law
THE POSIIBILITY OF SME TO RAISE FUNDS BY THE WAY OF CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
08
Aug
Aug
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) […]
Intellectual Property
Trademark Licensing vs. Distributing or Franchising – which needs to be registered in Thailand?
19
Jul
Jul
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 […]
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Mar
Mar
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 […]
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Mar
Mar
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 […]