Intellectual property

Tilleke & Gibbins

Tilleke & Gibbins handles IP matters for a plethora of renowned companies, ranging from technology, electronics and entertainment to hospitality and the food and beverage industry. Headed by Darani Vachanavuttivong and Alan Adcock, the firm’s breadth of expertise covers regional and global IP portfolios, patent and trade mark litigation and IP asset transfers. Vachanavuttivong handles matters of IP prosecution and enforcement as well as complex dispute cases, whilst Adcock specialises in IP commercialisation, taking on issues of due diligence and licensing agreements. Somboon Earterasarun is recommended for IP portfolio management and brand protection, whilst Wiramrudee Mokkhavesa boasts experience in the enforcement of IP rights. Nuttaphol Arammuang joined the firm from Rajah & Tann in June 2023, adding strength to the team’s handling of IP enforcement. Nandana Indananda departed from the firm in July 2023.

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Testimonials

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‘They are responsive and practical. I find them to be my preferred firm in Thailand.’
‘Wiramrudee Mokkhavesa is dedicated, detailed, and excellent.'
‘Tilleke & Gibbins stands out as Thailand's largest and most active intellectual property practice, renowned for their swift and comprehensive responses. Their innovative approach includes a dynamic billing system and a strong commitment to diversity and technology use, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.’
‘Alan Adcock of Tilleke & Gibbins distinguishes himself with his deep expertise in intellectual property and regulatory affairs. His strategic insights and proactive approach ensure that clients receive not only rapid but also highly effective legal solutions.’
‘A great firm, with impressive sector expertise to complement the offering that we provide our clients around the world.’
‘Tilleke & Gibbins has a wide-ranging and sophisticated practice, especially in intellectual property and regulatory issues.’
‘Darani Vachanavuttivong is an all-round titan of IP in Thailand. She is involved in all aspects of IP development in the country and knows the ins-and-outs of practice.’
'Somboon Earterasarun is an excellent lawyer. We value his strategic advice and ability to think laterally to solve issues that may arise.'

Key clients

Alibaba
Amazon
Bayer
Formula One (F1) Group
GlaxoSmithKline
Honda Motor
Novartis
Philip Morris
Siam KUBOTA
Tao Kae Noi

Work highlights

Retained by the R&D arm of a world-leading producer of agricultural machines and industrial equipment to assist with the protection of the client’s valuable inventions in Thailand and across Asia by prosecuting invention, petty, and design patents; conducting infringement analyses; and carrying out patent enforcement actions against infringers.
Assisted Universal Music Group with its USD 45 million acquisition of a music publishing catalog owned by RS Group in Thailand, including conducting extensive IP due diligence for the transaction, identifying and advising on potential risk factors, and drafting and reviewing IP-related provisions in the Asset Purchase Agreement and Share Purchase Agreement.
Engaged to assist one of China's largest internet technology companies in protecting its IP rights over graphical user interfaces (GUIs) in Thailand, including assisting in preparing and filing applications to the Thai Patent Office for the registration of over 60 “patterns for a display screen.

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