Intellectual property in Thailand

Baker McKenzie LLP

Baker McKenzie LLP fields a strong IP practice, which is sought after by an established client portfolio of prominent companies in, among other areas, the luxury goods, technology and entertainment sectors. The group is highly regarded for its expertise in handling contentious and non-contentious IP matters, with an established track record in assisting clients with global IP portfolio management, copyright, licensing, counterfeit and infringement issues, and patent litigation. Nont Horayangura specialises in handling multi-jurisdictional IP disputes and investigations, and Abe Sun advises on patents, trade secrets and registered designs matters. Horayangura and Sun lead the team alongside Pattaraphan Paiboon and Kritiyanee Buranatrevedhya. Other key contacts include Yada Viseswongsa, whose workload includes brand enforcement issues.

Praxisleiter:

Nont Horayangura; Abe Sun; Pattaraphan Paiboon; Kritiyanee Buranatrevedhya


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Yada Viseswongsa; Metas Sansuk; Pawarisa Udomthanapat; Patcharin Nantivantanakul; Dhiraphol Suwanprateep


Referenzen

‘They are highly knowledgeable, responsive, and excellent at what they do. They consistently deliver high-quality work, even in complex matters, and are able to provide clear, practical advice. We appreciate their collaborative yet driven team dynamic, which makes the working relationship smooth and effective.’

‚Yada Viseswongsa stands out for her exceptional expertise in IP enforcement, infringement, and brand protection. Her deep knowledge across all areas of IP, including trademark, patent, and copyright, is truly impressive. What sets Yada apart is her direct and clear advice, her responsiveness, and her ability to understand business needs while offering practical, valuable solutions.‘

‘Baker McKenzie’s IP team is a premier choice.‘

Domnern Somgiat & Boonma Law Office Ltd

Domnern Somgiat & Boonma Law Office Ltd offers an extensive range of IP expertise. The practice is sought after for its excellent reputation in handling the full gamut of complex IP matters, often acting for high-profile clients in the fashion, technology, luxury goods and automotive sectors. Nathapong Tongkaew is very experienced in advising on contentious and non-contentious trade mark cases; similarly, Apiwatt Kongsoowan‘s workload includes domestic and cross-border trade mark prosecution and protection matters. Patent work is a core area of strength for Prabjote Busdee, who is well known for representing pharmaceutical companies in IP matters. Chakrapat Mongkolsit advises on design and patent protection and opposition cases, and Juthatip Vejsureeyakul specialises in IP litigation. The quintet collectively head the practice.

Praxisleiter:

Chakrapat Mongkolsit; Prabjote Busdee; Apiwatt Kongsoowan; Nathapong Tongkaew; Juthatip Vejsureeyakul


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Sarinya Nilubol


Referenzen

‘An outstanding firm.‘

‚They are extremely professional and knowledgeable about trade mark law in Thailand. Each attorney that we have dealt with there is outstanding.’

‘The quality of the communication is very high. Everything is very professional and makes a lot of legal and commercial sense. They look at the commercial realities for clients rather than only the legal position.’

Kernmandanten

Mercedes Benz


Puma


Hugo Boss


The Polo/Lauren Company


Calvin Klein


Chanel


Nestle


McDonalds


Johnson & Johnson


Beiersdorf


Tilleke & Gibbins

Tilleke & Gibbins is well equipped to provide a comprehensive IP offering in Thailand. The team provides 'technically sound and practical advice' to clients in a wide range of sectors, ranging from media and entertainment to consumer goods and food and beverages, relating to both contentious and non-contentious IP cases. Under the joint leadership of Alan Adcock and Darani Vachanavuttivong, who is well versed in advising on enforcement cases involving patents, trade marks and copyrights across Southeast Asia, the team's workload includes licensing, portfolio management matters and a broad spectrum of IP litigation. Wiramrudee Mokkhavesa 'stands out for her strategic calm and ability to simplify complex IP issues'. Somboon Earterasarun and Suebsiri Taweepon are practitioners to note.

Praxisleiter:

Darani Vachanavuttivong; Alan Adcock


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Waralee Sripawadkul; Wiramrudee Mokkhavesa; Somboon Earterasarun; Suebsiri Taweepon; Nuttaphol Arammuang; Wong Vorravitwattana; Parichart Monaiyakul


Referenzen

‘Alan Adcock is an excellent lawyer with years of experience in the region. He is approachable, professional and knowledgeable.‘

‘The trade mark team at Tilleke is particularly responsive and personable. ’

‘Somboon Earterasarun is an excellent professional with depth of expertise and experience in contentious trade mark proceedings.’

Kernmandanten

Alibaba


Amazon


Bayer


Decathlon


Formula One (F1) Group


GlaxoSmithKline


Honda Motor


Novartis


Philip Morris


Siam KUBOTA


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  • Assisting a global sports retailer with the management of its regional trade mark and industrial design portfolio.
  • Assisting a global eyewear and lens manufacturer with the management of its patent and design portfolio for Thailand, involving over 50 patents and designs.
  • Assisting a global technology and social media company with managing its intellectual property portfolio in Thailand.

Ananda Intellectual Property

The team at Ananda Intellectual Property is well known for its expertise in advising on complex IP cases. The client portfolio includes prominent entities in the entertainment, consumer goods, and food and beverage sectors; the group is regularly instructed in patent and trade mark filings, IP strategy matters and cases concerning the protection of IP rights. Trade mark, patent and copyright litigation are core areas of instruction for Franck Fougere, who co-leads the department with Monnat Theerachat, Kritchakorn Nimwenai and Nuttakorn Sorakun. Patthawarat Jungjinjaroen retired from practice in April 2025.

Praxisleiter:

Franck Fougere; Kritchakorn Nimwenai; Monnat Theerachat; Nuttakorn Sorakun


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Hathaichanok Limpattanakul; Plaifon Pronpunyalert; Chacriya Srihakul; Nisachon Punchit


Kernmandanten

AB InBev


ICAP-SIRA


DEXON


LAMBRETTA


CHROMEHEARTS


Prime Burger


JM THOMPSON


Innogene Kalbiotech


DOLBYOSF FLAVORS


HOVI CARE


Kopi Kenangan


Jean-Paul Gautier


Sakpatenti


SOLK AG


KROLK GmbH


MUSINSA


Baan Kanitha


Acecook


Millet


Solaire Resort


FIM


Tras Texan Tires


Stamex


Seven Peaks Software


Celette


Jean Niels SAS


Mai Lert


TIK TOK/ Bytedance


Huawei


Great Wall Motor


BYD


AXA


Outfit7


Unicharm


Rimnam Trading


GENNOVA BIOPHARMACEUTICALS LTD


Hanshan Ruike Metal Co. Ltd.


Liseng IP Attorney


Kasetsat University


Cartier


Woori Bank


Saint-Gobain


Kakao


BabyMonster


PANASONIC


PALO IT


STH Audio


Siemens


German Chamber of Commerce


Leadon Tobacco


Virbac


Isentia


IKEA


ILCT Ltd.

ILCT Ltd.‘s practice is regularly instructed in complex domestic and multi-jurisdictional IP mandates. The team has a solid track record in handling IP commercialisation and enforcement cases, as well as patents work for clients in the pharmaceutical, chemicals and biochemistry sectors. Juthajit Sriprasart specialises in trade mark and copyright matters, while Titirat Wattanachewanopakorn assists with enforcement cases. Ratinuch Kawnachaimongkol is well versed in portfolio management matters; the three lawyers collectively head the practice with patents expert Ratchapong ThongdeetaePannapa Rittinaphakorn is a practitioner to note.

Praxisleiter:

Ratinuch Kawnachaimongkol; Juthajit Sriprasart; Ratchapong Thongdeetae; Titirat Wattanachewanopakorn


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Pannapa Rittinaphakorn; Yasinee Wuttison


Rouse

At Rouse, the team has extensive knowledge in patent and trade mark matters. The group is well known for assisting prominent clients with global patent and design portfolios, patents and trade mark filings, and freedom-to-operate searches. The client roster includes companies in the telecoms, biotech, technology and food sectors. At the helm of the practice are patent disputes specialist Fabrice Mattei, trade mark expert Nuttachai Unaratana and Peeraya Thammasujarit, who is very experienced in handling a wide range of IP disputes. Norasak Sinhaseni is well versed in advising on trade mark strategies. Terapat Laopatarakasem joined the team in July 2025.

Praxisleiter:

Fabrice Mattei; Peeraya Thammasujarit; Nuttachai Unaratana


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Norasak Sinhaseni; Terapat Laopatarakasem


Referenzen

‚The Rouse team provides excellent service. Not only is the team responsive and effective, they are also reliable and can be trusted to provide their best in their work.‘

‚The individuals we work with stand out for their exceptional blend of legal expertise and commercial acumen. They don’t just provide a memo on the law; they translate legal concepts into practical, business-oriented advice. This makes their counsel incredibly valuable and actionable.‘

Kernmandanten

PTT EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED


R.W.T. International Law Office

R.W.T. International Law Office handles IP matters for clients across multiple industries including cosmetics, biotech and luxury goods. Rachadawan Kelar is a key contact for enforcement cases, while Chanapa Keeratitechakorn assists with registrations and Julaluck Samkhumphim handles trade mark and copyright litigation. Patent issues are also prominent in the team's workload. Kelar, Samkhumphim and Keeratitechakorn, together with disputes experts Phusit Yamgate and Theerapat Upaipanit, collectively head the department.

Praxisleiter:

Rachadawan Kelar; Julaluck Samkhumphim; Chanapa Keeratitechakorn; Phusit Yamgate; Theerapat Upaipanit


Referenzen

‚The lawyers are hands-on, accessible, responsive and helpful.‘

‚A very open-minded team.‘

‚They provide proactive advice.‘

Kernmandanten

Liverpool Football Club


Galderma Thailand


Chanel


Moncler


Cartier


Tiffany & Co.


Clearnose


Taiyo


BMW Group Asia


Gentlewoman


Moët Hennessy


MCM


On cloud


Kering


Ford


Burberry


Casetify


Stihl


Siemens


Kenvue


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  • Advised a cosmetics company on securing trade mark protection in Thailand for several brand names initially rejected on grounds of distinctiveness.
  • Advised Kering Group on a coordinated IP enforcement action alongside Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) relating to the sale of counterfeit goods.
  • Represented an individual in a copyright dispute arising from alleged infringement of palmistry teaching materials.

Satyapon & Partners Limited

The team at Satyapon & Partners Limited is adept at assisting with a broad range of IP matters, including patent and trade mark prosecution cases, a high volume of filings and application appeals. The client base includes prominent companies in the chemicals, transport, hospitality and medical devices industries. The practice is headed by a very experienced trio. Satyapon Sachdecha's expertise includes anti-counterfeiting strategies; Kritsana Mingtongkhum is well versed in handling trade mark litigation; and Kritchawat Chainapasak is a name to note for patent and design matters.

Praxisleiter:

Satyapon Sachdecha; Kritchawat Chainapasak; Kritsana Mingtongkhum


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Kriangsak Sukhitanont; Siribha Sachdecha


Kernmandanten

Aston Martin


Pernod Ricard


Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.


AstraZeneca AB


Ajinomoto Co., Inc.


Uni-President Enterprises Corporation


Dabur India Limited


Tosoh Corporation


Asian Tour Limited


Games Workshop Limited


Fujifilm Corporation


Shiseido Company Limited


Cosmetics Warriors Limited


Stripe, Inc.


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  • Represented a Japanese toy company in a trade mark prosecution case, and assisted the client with registering their brand in Thailand.
  • Successfully acted for a client in litigation concerning the unauthorised use of the client’s registered trade marks and copyright.

LawPlus Ltd.

LawPlus Ltd.'s team garners praise for its 'ability to handle high-stakes IP litigation, international filings, prosecution, and portfolio management with equal ease'. The group's expertise spans trade mark, copyright, patent and digital IP matters. Kowit Somwaiya and Prasantaya Bantadtan spearhead the practice; Raweewan Somwaiya and Yaowapa Pongsuthipanich, who is well versed in assisting clients in the chemical, medical and engineering sectors with IP work, are key practitioners to note.

Praxisleiter:

Kowit Somwaiya; Prasantaya Bantadtan


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Raweewan Somwaiya; Yaowapa Pongsuthipanich


Referenzen

‚LawPlus Ltd.’s strengths lie in their careful explanations and quick responses.‘

‚The intellectual property practice stands out for its deep-rooted expertise across the full spectrum of IP services, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, and geographical indications, with a strong litigation and enforcement wing.‘

‚This practice has a good practical understanding of the commercial realities their clients face.‘

Lexpertise Law Firm

Lexpertise Law Firm‘s team garners praise for its ‘ability to provide end-to-end IP solutions’ to clients. The group has a solid track record in handling IP litigation, however it is equally adept in advisory work. The department has been kept busy assisting with IP infringement cases and registration disputes. Nandana Indananda ‘combines visionary leadership with deep IP knowledge’ and has expertise in handling high-value contentious matters, and Manaswee Wongsuryrat‘s ‘proactive approach and attention to detail make him exceptionally reliable in high-stakes IP matters’. Ploynapa Julagasigorn is well versed in advising IP enforcement and trade mark prosecution cases. The three lawyers collectively lead the group.

Praxisleiter:

Nandana Indananda; Manaswee Wongsuryrat; Ploynapa Julagasigorn


Referenzen

‚Lexpertise’s intellectual property team is distinguished by its deep technical expertise, strategic foresight, and client-centric approach.‘

‚They have extensive experience in the intellectual property space. They have in-depth knowledge.‘

‚The team excels in both domestic and cross-border IP matters, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and IP-related licensing. Lexpertise combines rigorous legal analysis with practical, commercially-oriented strategies, ensuring that clients receive advice that is not only legally sound but also actionable and aligned with business goals.‘

Kernmandanten

BHAKDI RETAIL COMPANY LIMITED


CHRISTINA GREY GROUP COMPANY LIMITED


GRACE IVORY CONDOMINIUM JURISTIC PERSON


RICH SPORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED


SANSIRI PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED


BG CONTAINER GLASS PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED


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  • Represented the client in a high-profile trade mark and trade name dispute.
  • Defended a major Southeast Asian e-commerce platform and its directors in a criminal and civil trade mark infringement case involving allegations of facilitating the sale of counterfeit goods sales; the criminal proceedings were dismissed.
  • Representing a Thai manufacturer in a trade mark infringement dispute arising from a business fallout.

S&O IP Bangkok

Boutique firm S&O IP Bangkok‘s IP offering spans trade mark enforcement and prosecution cases, portfolio management matters, IP infringement disputes and co-ordinating raid action on counterfeits. Daniel Greif and Narisara Sangiumpun spearhead the team; Greif brings expertise in advising on contentious and non-contentious trade mark cases, while Sangiumpun provides IP strategy advice. Patthariya Sirinunthaphapakorn  is a name to note.

Praxisleiter:

Daniel Greif; Narisara Sangiumpun


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Patthariya Sirinunthaphapakorn


Referenzen

‘The team has broad cross-jurisdictional knowledge and are solutions-focused, particularly when advising on trade mark portfolios in a number of different countries.‘

‚They give clear and succinct advice with a quick turnaround time.’

‘Daniel Greif knows his stuff and is eager to find solutions to the most difficult of problems. His legal knowledge is sound, he’s very approachable and easy to work with. I trust his advice.’

Kernmandanten

Lindt Confectionary


The Saul Zaentz Company


Trash Hero


Sabinsa Corporation


PUMA SE


NEW BALANCE ATHLETICS, INC.


S.A.S Jean Cassegrain


Coty Inc.


Coach IP Holdings LLC


Zuru (Singapore) Pte. Ltd


ASICS


Proctor & Gamble


NAOS


HUGO BOSS


KAI IPMarq Vision


Spruson Ferguson HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLC.


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  • Provided trade mark advice regarding LONGCHAMP’s product design.
  • Assisted PUMA with trade mark protection matters.
  • Assisted the client with raid action on counterfeit products worth 20 million THB.

SCL Nishimura & Asahi Ltd

The team at SCL Nishimura & Asahi Ltd is well known for representing automotive, pharmaceutical and electronics sector clients in IP cases. The group's workload includes advising on cross-border trade mark registrations, patent protection matters, and licensing agreements. Pavinee Bunyamissara has a solid track record in advising on trade mark, patent and copyright infringement cases, and Narongcachon Chomsa handles patent and design mandates; the duo co-head the practice. Terapat Laopatarakasem left the firm in July 2025.

Praxisleiter:

Pavinee Bunyamissara; Narongcachon Chomsa


Kernmandanten

CP B&F (Thailand) Co., Ltd.


Earlgrey Co., Ltd.


Warrix Sport Public Company Limited


Search Engine Optimization Co., Ltd.


Neekrung Connects Co., Ltd.


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  • Defended CP B&F (Thailand) Co., Ltd. against a non-use cancellation action.
  • Advised Earlgrey Co., Ltd. on structuring a licensing agreement between a Thai book publishing company and a music company in Thailand.
  • Assisting the client with all intellectual property aspects of its entry into the Chinese market.

TMP Intellectual Property

TMP Intellectual Property handles cases of patent and trade mark prosecution for clients in a broad range of sectors, as well as advising on non-contentious IP matters. Suthasinee Sutthavas and Pawat Varapirom bring extensive experience in assisting with IP enforcement and protection work respectively, while Munif Chaipanya specialises in trade marks and routinely assists with portfolio management and registration issues. Aswin Traisrisin has expertise in IP litigation, and Adele Marchal handles a high volume of inbound and outbound filing mandates. All named lawyers collectively lead the team.

Praxisleiter:

Munif Chaipanya; Adele Marchal; Suthasinee Sutthavas; Pawat Varapirom; Aswin Traisrisin


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Natthaphan Benkhan


Kernmandanten

Foodstar Co., Ltd.


Sretsis Co., Ltd.


Colleen Pencil (Thailand) Co., Ltd.


Bangkok Chain Hospital Public Co., Ltd.


Kasetsart University (Thailand)


Saintmed Public Co., Ltd.


Gafaemungkornbin 2009 Co., Ltd.


JD FOOD PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED


INTER PHARMA PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED


TCM CORPORATION PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED


RAMKHAMHAENG HOSPITAL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED


COFFEE SLENDER (THAILAND) COMPANY LIMITED


KRUNGTHAI XSPRING SECURITIES COMPANY LIMITED


ACTIVA HEALTHCARE COMPANY LIMITED


HATARI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.


MULTIPLY BY EIGHT COMPANY LIMITED


Bottomless 2020 Co., Ltd.


MAE VAREE MANGO STICKY RICE COMPANY LIMITED


Thai Beverage Public Company Limited


Thai Life Insurance Public Company Limited


Charter International School


Osotspa Public Company Limited


Shiseido (Thailand) Co,. Ltd.


Bangkok Chain Hospital Public Company Limited


GLOBAL BEVERAGE COMPANY LIMITED (Vitto-C)


SHAW PING CO., LTD.


Moshi Moshi Retail Corporation Public Company Limited


VALICHAIN COMPANY LIMITED


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted a client with its trade mark portfolio.
  • Advised a client on a trade mark cancellation matter, concerning a third party’s trade mark registration.

ZICO IP

ZICO IP‘s team is well versed in advising on the full range of IP matters. The group routinely assists clients from the fashion, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and consumer goods sectors with trade mark and patent filings and prosecutions, as well as portfolio management matters. Pawarisa SuwannachoteParamee Kerativitayanan and Kamolchanok Sinhaseni, who handles patent and design issues, collectively lead the practice.

Praxisleiter:

Pawarisa Suwannachote; Paramee Kerativitayanan; Kamolchanok Sinhaseni


Referenzen

‚The team has well-rounded experience and capabilities across the full spectrum of IP work.‘

‚They are well-regarded in the industry as experts in their field.‘

‚A very responsive team.‘

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  • Advised a client on the global management and protection of its trade mark portfolio.
  • Assisted a client with trade mark prosecution and acquisition matters.
  • Advised an automotive manufacturer on design clearance matters and infringement risk under Thai design law.