COUNTRY: THAILAND

Brief

Thailand is a middle-income country located in the centre of the South-East Asian peninsular. Its economy is heavily dependent on exports - mostly electronic components, agricultural commodities and tourism services - which accounts to more than two thirds of GDP. 

Thailand has numerous laws to protect Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). With increasing efforts by the Thai Government to suppress fake and infringing goods in the marketplace, there have been significant advancement towards effective protection of IPR in line with international accepted standards.

IP Authority

Department of Intellectual Property

Main Trade Mark Legislation

Trademarks Act B.E. 2534 (1991) as amended by Trademarks Act (No.2) B.E. 2543 (2000) 

Treaties

Paris Convention

TRIPS Agreement

Multi-Class Application

Not available. A separate application is required for each class.

Series Mark Application

Not available

Approx. Time Frame of a Straightforward Application

At least 18 months

Opposition Period

3 months from the publication date. 

Filing Requirements

Applicant’s name

Applicant’s address

Country of incorporation

Specimen of mark

Specification of goods / services

Power of Attorney

Registrable unconventional trademarks

3-Dimensional mark

Colour mark (subject to qualifications)

Term of Registration

10 years from the date of registration.

Non-Use Period for Cancellation

5 years

Renewal Term

10 years from the renewal date of the registration.

Border Enforcement by Customs Official

Available

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