The Global IP Academy of the USPTO and the USDOJ in cooperation with the US Customs and Border Protection, the US Homeland Security Department and the support of the US Department of State organized a regional workshop on effective practices in border enforcement of IPR (“Workshop”) in Bangkok from 12 to 15 September 2017. The… Read More
The Myanmar Government has increased privatization efforts. A total of 115 factories in 21 different industries located all across Myanmar are now opened to foreign investments. Food, textile and consumer goods factories represent huge investment opportunities. Tire and rubber, paper and plastic factories are also up for privatization. Out of the 115 factories under the… Read More
On 27th September 2017, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) organized a roundtable discussion on landlord liability under Thai law in Bangkok (“RT Discussion”). The purpose of the RT Discussion was to bring in all relevant stakeholders to come and provide their perspective and their concerns on this issue for a better understanding… Read More
On 2nd September 2017, Kowit Somwaiya, Managing Partner of LawPlus Ltd., made a presentation at the China Trademark Association (CTA) Trademark Festival 2017 organized in Guilin, China. The presentation was part of session sponsored by the International Trademark Association (INTA). The topic of his presentation was “How to Protect Your Trademark Cross Border? Trademark Registration… Read More
LawPlus Ltd. names Naddaporn Suwanvajukkasikij to Partner
On 21st August 2017, the Public Sector Development Working Group 7 (IP Service Efficiency Development Working Group) appointed by the Subcommittee on Public Sector Development under the Licensing Facilitation Act B.E. 2558 paid a consultation visit to the Department of Intellectual Property of Thailand (“DIP”). The Group members come from both private and public sectors… Read More