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
Starting from 1st September 2017, sound marks are now practically allowed registration in Thailand according to the Ministerial Regulation B.E. 2535 as amended up to the Ministerial Regulation (No.5 ) B.E. 2560 issued under the Trademark Act B.E. 2534 (A.D. 1991) as amended by the Trademark Act (No. 3) B.E. 2559 (A.D. 2016) (“Amended TMA”)…. Read More
On 12th September 2017, the International Trademark Association (“INTA”) released its latest economic research and study report on “Economic Contributions of Trademark-intensive Industries in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand” (“the Study”). The Study demonstrates that trademark-intensive activities generate increased employment across sectors and added contributions to the value of cross-border trade. The purpose… Read More