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ILAWASIA , a full-service law firm, was established in April 2011, located in Bangkok Thailand and founded by Mr.Somphob Rodboon, an experienced litigator. During 2018-2020, he expanded the firm to Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos which makes the firm grow quickly into a medium-sized business law firm and accessed to a network of high-quality experienced lawyers. As such, the firm is in well placed to service the requirements of clients across regional and international in all fields of laws.

ILAWASIA offer services in business and international law ranging from litigation, intellectual property, corporate and commercial law, due diligence, immigration, real estate, labour law, as well as contract and agreement drafting. Our teams are individualistically experienced in legal practice and always combine cutting-edge understanding with a unique sensitivity to international clients’ business needs. With pride, we take our ethical standards seriously, ensuring responsibility, care and respect in all aspects of our operations.

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ILAWASIA Co., Ltd., a full-service Thai law firm, was established in April 2011 located in Bangkok and founded by Somphob Rodboon, an experienced litigator.

Under the leadership of an eminent Managing Partner, during 2018 to 2020, Somphob expanded the office to Yangon, Myanmar (ILAW Myanmar) in 2018; Phnom Penh, Cambodia (I.L. Asia) in 2019; and Vientiane, Laos (ILAW Laos) in 2021 which makes the firm grow quickly into a medium-sized business law firm and accessed to a network of high-quality experienced lawyers. As such, the firm is in well placed to service the requirements of clients across regional and international in all fields of laws.

The teams at ILAWASIA are individualistically experienced in legal practice and always combine cutting-edge understanding with a unique sensitivity to international clients’ business needs. They take their ethical standards seriously and are proud of the care and respect they show in all aspects of their operations. The firm is well placed to service the requirements of clients across regional and international, in all fields of laws.

In 2022, Asian Legal Business (ALB) ranked ILAWASIA in tier 2 for Copyright and Trademarks, and tier 3 for Patent, according to the Asia IP Rankings 2022.

ILAWASIA was recently named one of the top ten trademark firms in Thailand by The Trademark Lawyer publication, issue 3, 2022.

In the 2022 edition of Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific, ILAWASIA was ranked in tier 4 of the Commercial and Transactions category, and was designated as a Recommended Firm.

Legal Developments

Myanmar’s Industrial Design Law Evolution: Empowering Innovation Through Registration

7th March 2024 A. Introduction After a long wait, Myanmar has finally begun accepting design registrations and has adopted the Industrial Design Rights Law, which provides a total 15-year term of rights, benefits, and protection to the registrants.

ILAWASIA announces appointment of Dr. Pollawat Suppattarasaet, as Partner

5th March 2024 ILAWASIA is pleased to announce a significant addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Dr.Pollawat Suppattarasaet as an Intellectual Property (IP) Partner.

ILAWASIA announces appointment of Tanadee Pantumkomon, as Partner.

15th January 2024 NEW PARTNER We are pleased to announce that Tanadee Pantumkomon has been appointed to ILAWASIA as Partner.

The Industrial Design Law and the Copyright Law in Myanmar will come into force

30th October 2023 In Brief: On 18^th October 2023, the State Administration Council (SAC) issued the notifications no. 217/2023 and 218/2023 to set out the enforcement date of Myanmar Industrial Design Law and Copyright Law.

Customs Regulation for protection of trademark rights 

8th September 2023 In Brief Myanmar’s Ministry of Planning and Finance issued the Notification No. 50/2023 relating to the Customs Regulation for Protection of Trademark Rights on 14 July 2023.

Revocation of Notarized POAs for any IP-related matters in Lao PDR

7th July 2023 On June 26, 2023 the Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, issued a Notice of revocation the attachment of notarization for certifying the original power of attorney.

Announcement to New Myanmar Companies’ Registration

16th June 2023 The Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) intends the companies to make a habit of complying with Myanmar Laws and in accordance with the legal requirements when conducting the business in Myanmar.

Developments on Trademark Law in Myanmar

28th March 2023 On 9^th March 2023, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC), Intellectual Property Department held the discussion concerning with enforcement of Trademark Law.

Myanmar Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) says nominee directors and nominee shareholders will not be allowed

7th February 2023 According to the Section 462, Sub-section (a) (ii) of the Myanmar Companies Law, DICA announced a directive no.7/2023 on 17 January 2023, stating that nominee directors and nominee shareholders will not be allowed.

Myanmar Intellectual Department Expected New Trademark Law to Come into Force in March 2023

25th January 2023 On January 12, 2023, the Myanmar Intellectual Property Department issued an announcement stating that the Trademark Law 2019, is planned to come into force in March 2023.

Exemption of Surcharge for Trademark Renewal and Patent Annual Fee for the year 2022

27th January 2022 On 24 January 2022, Cabinet has approved Draft Ministerial Regulations in relation to the exemption of official surcharge fee of trademark and patent which the owner/holder will have to pay additional charges in case the trademark registration is not renewed and patent annual fee is not paid within the time stipulated by law. This aims to reduce the burden and to relieve the suffering economic effect caused by COVID-19.

New move to prescribe infringed trademark and copyright products as prohibited products

13th January 2022 On 4 January 2022, The Cabinet has approved the Draft of Notification of Commerce Ministry Re: prescribes infringed trademark and copyright products as prohibited products to be exported, imported and prohibited to be brought through the Kingdom.

Updates on Amendments to Thai Copyright Act

12th May 2021

A. Latest Process

On September 29, 2020, the Thai Cabinet approved a draft amendment of the Copyright Act to National which has been reviewed by Council of States and submitted Assembly. The House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Thailand has been accepted the principles of the draft amendment of the Copyright Act at the first reading on January 27, 2021. The proposed of an amendment shall be reviewed within 7 days by Select Committee.

Timeframe Updates for Thai Trademark Prosecution and Continuous

19th April 2021

In brief

On February 23, 2021, The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has announced the notification regarding the criteria of fast track examination for trademark registration application and trademark renewal application. The Notification initiated a new fast-track system for trademark prosecution and continuous, which reduced the timeframe for examination of a trademark application and shortened the issuance of a trademark renewal certificate. The purpose is to lift up service level, and facilitate transaction for the private sector and regular people, as well as contribute positive factors for trademark business.