Intellectual Property Law

Trademark, Patent, and Copyright Registration

• Trademark Registration
  • Conducting trademark searches to ensure availability and avoid conflicts.
  • Preparing and filing trademark applications with the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP).
  • Advising on trademark renewals and portfolio management.
• Patent Registration
  • Providing guidance on patentability, including utility patents and petty patents.
  • Drafting and filing patent applications and handling office actions.
  • Assisting with international patent filings under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
• Copyright Registration:
  • Registering literary, artistic, musical, and software works to ensure copyright protection.
  • Advising on ownership and licensing of copyrighted works.

IP Enforcement and Litigation

• Monitoring and investigating potential IP infringement cases, including counterfeit goods and unauthorized use of trademarks or copyrights.
• Filing complaints and taking enforcement actions with the DIP, customs authorities, and local police.
• Representing clients in civil or criminal litigation to protect their IP rights.
• Assisting with domain name disputes and online IP infringement cases.

IP Licensing and Franchising Agreements

• Drafting and negotiating IP licensing agreements to ensure proper usage of trademarks, patents, or copyrights by third parties.
• Structuring franchising agreements to protect the franchisor’s intellectual property while ensuring compliance with Thai franchising laws.
• Advising on royalty structures, usage restrictions, and termination clauses in IP agreements.

Addressing IP Infringement Cases

• Developing strategies to respond to IP violations, including cease-and-desist letters, settlement negotiations, and legal proceedings.
• Representing clients in disputes over IP ownership, usage rights, or royalties.
• Assisting with customs registration and border enforcement measures to prevent the import/export of counterfeit goods.

Trade Secrets and Confidentiality

• Advising on the protection of trade secrets and proprietary information.
• Drafting non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality clauses to safeguard sensitive business information.

IP Portfolio Management:

• Assisting in the management and maintenance of IP portfolios, including renewals, assignments, and transfers.
• Conducting audits to ensure effective utilization and protection of IP assets.

International IP Protection:

• Advising on international trademark and patent protection strategies through treaties such as the Madrid Protocol and PCT.
• Coordinating with foreign counsel to secure IP protection in multiple jurisdictions.

Copyright and Digital Rights Management (DRM):

• Addressing unauthorized use of copyrighted works in digital formats.
• Advising on compliance with digital rights management and online content protection regulations.

 Geographical Indications (GIs) and Brand Protection:

• Advising on the registration and enforcement of geographical indications (GIs) for local products.
• Developing brand protection strategies to prevent dilution or misuse of trademarks.