Holding its own as a specialist IP firm, Domnern Somgiat & Boonma Law Office Ltd fields a strong practice, notably handling high volumes of filings alongside solid litigation services in trade mark opposition and patent infringement. The team operates across multiple jurisdictions, within the fashion industry and pharmaceuticals in particular. The team is led by Chakrapat Mongkolsit, Prabjote Busdee, Apiwatt Kongsoowan and Nathapong Tongkaew, whose combined expertise covers IP prosecution, enforcement and commercialisation. Kongsoowan and Tongkaew specialise in trade mark matters, both contentious and non-contentious. Its patent team has been strengthened by the arrival of specialists to work alongside Mongkolsit and Busdee to ensure high-level protection of IP rights. Rutorn Nopakun remains a key contact in the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The DS&B team provides practical legal solutions attuned to the requirements of the clients.’
‘Specific stand-out partners of DSB include Rutorn Nopakun, Apiwatt Kongsoowan, and Nathapong Tongkaew. Very responsive partners.’
‘The attention to detail and commerciality of everyone I have dealt with at Domnern has been outstanding. They are extremely responsive, courteous and speak and write excellent English.’
‘All practitioners I have dealt with at Domnern are friendly but also extremely professional. Apiwatt Kongsoowan is an excellent operator and an absolute joy to work with.’
‘The team is particularly good with their work and provides outstanding client service.’
‘Nathapong Tongkaew is highly experienced and client-focused. He is especially swift and responsive, and has a very keen ear for clients' needs, delivering excellent and practical legal advice.’
‘All members of DS&B are professional. They always respond very soon with very practical advice.’
‘I've never disappointed with the services rendered by DS&B. Everybody is awesome.’
Key clients
- Mercedes Benz
- Puma
- Hugo Boss
- The Polo/Lauren Company
- Calvin Klein
- Chanel
- Nestle
- McDonalds
- Johnson & Johnson
- Beiersdorf
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Practice head
Chakrapat Mongkolsit; Prabjote Busdee; Apiwatt Kongsoowan; Nathapong Tongkaew
Other key lawyers
Rutorn Nopakun; Juthatip Vejsureeyakul