Intellectual property in Thailand

Boutique law firm Ananda Intellectual Property is noted for its expertise across a wide range of IP matters and acts for both Thai and foreign clients. The patent team, which is led by ‘outstanding lawyer’ and founding partner Franck Fougere, represents clients in the pharmaceutical, telecommunications and automotive sectors. Fougere has extensive experience in trademark and patent prosecutions, anti-counterfeit strategies and copyright and patent litigations. Kritchakorn Nimwenai heads up the trademarks department and handles trademark and patent applications, while Nuttakorn Sorakun leads the  IP litigation group. Rujapa Prakongsri focuses on trademark prosecution, and Patthawarat Jungjinraoen is noted for his experience in handling IP applications.

Satyapon & Partners Limited handles the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious IP work, including the application and prosecution of patents, trademarks and designs, as well as licensing, franchising and enforcement matters. The team is led by the ‘highly experienced’ managing partner Satyapon Sachdecha, which acts for clients across multiple industry sectors, including the retail, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications and automotive, on patent and trademark work. The ‘very capable and committed‘ Kritsana Mingtongkhum heads up the firm’s trademark and litigation group and also handles prosecution cases, while Kritchawat Chainapasak leads the patents and design team.

Praised for being ‘immersed in the intricacies of their key client sectors, including life sciences, healthcare, TMT and consumer products’, Tilleke & Gibbins provides ‘first-class advice and support’ to clients on a broad range of IP matters. Practice co-leader Darani Vachanavuttivong is noted for her expertise in the enforcement of IP rights, including trademarks, copyrights and patents, while practice co-leader Alan Adcock’s ‘understanding of IP in Thailand and across the region is second to none’, particularly in the life sciences sector. Nandana Indananda focuses on litigation matters and Somboon Earterasarun handles IP protection work, while Sukontip Jitmongkolthong is praised for her ‘excellent knowledge in the enforcement of IP rights’. Key contacts also include Suebsiri Taweepon and Wiramrudee Mokkhavesa, who has experience in brand protection, IP enforcement and anti-counterfeiting matters.

Boutique law firm Domnern Somgiat & Boonma Law Office Ltd is well-established in the IP space and advises clients on all aspects of IP protection. The practice is noted for its strength in handling patent applications filed by foreign parties. Managing partner and head of the practice Rutorn Nopakun is noted for his expertise in contentious IP matters, while patent attorney Prabjote Busdee has considerable experience in patent prosecution and infringement matters. Apiwatt Kongsoowan oversees the firm’s trademark prosecution practice.

LawPlus Ltd.‘s IP practice includes registrations, applications and licensing transactions, as well as investigations, enforcement, and trademark and patent searches. Founder and managing partner Kowit Somwaiya, who handles a range of domestic and cross-border IP matters, jointly heads up the team alongside Prasantaya Bantadtan, who represents local and international clients on patent and trademark registrations and enforcement, as well as copyright protection issues.

The IP department at ILCT Ltd. advises on a range of trademarks, patent and copyright matters, including registration and protection, as well as anti-counterfeiting and infringement work. Ratinuch Kawnachaimongkol heads up the practice and acts for domestic and international clients on enforcement, litigation and IP portfolio management. Juthajit Sriprasart focuses on trademark and copyright matters, while patent practice head Ratchapong  Thongdeetae advises on prosecution and enforcement matters.

Led by Phatthrawat Nakaranuruck, the IP practice at SCL Nishimura & Asahi Ltd handles trademark prosecutions and enforcement, as well as transactions including licensing and assignments. Pavinee Bunyamissara advises on trademark prosecutions, anti-counterfeiting matters, IP transactions and trade secrets matters, while associate Narongcachon Chomsa focuses on patent prosecutions and searches.