来自我们团队的法律动态、实务指引与专业见解——聚焦在泰国开展业务的企业所关注的重要议题。
Patents in Thailand are governed by the Patent Act B.E. 2522 (1979), as amended up to B.E. 2542 (1999), and administered by the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP). A long-awaited amendment, to streamline examination and join the Hague system for designs, is under parliamentary consideration but is not yet law. The rules below are those currently in force.
Thailand protects trademarks under the Trademark Act B.E. 2534 (1991), as amended (most recently in B.E. 2559 (2016)), administered by the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP). For any business selling goods or services in Thailand, registration is the only way to secure enforceable, exclusive rights. Unregistered marks have very limited protection.
Thailand operates a first-to-file trademark system. Foreign companies entering the Thai market should register their marks before commercial launch — this guide covers the process, timelines, and common pitfalls.