Trademark & Copyright Counsel — Bangkok

Marks Worth Keeping.
Rights Worth Protecting.

Thapthim advises brand owners and creative teams on trademark portfolios, copyright arrangements, and knock-off matters — with care for the detail that makes a difference later.

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Thai IP Law Practice

What We Do

Three Areas of Practice

Each service is handled with the same deliberate attention — no rushed advice, no overclaimed outcomes.

Trademark Portfolio Management

Considered, ongoing management of a trademark portfolio — including renewal tracking, watch services, opposition handling, and the periodic review of whether each registered mark continues to earn its place.

Renewal tracking & watch services
Opposition and cancellation handling
Madrid Protocol international filings
Portfolio review & rationalisation

From ฿28,500

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Copyright Recordation & Licensing

Quiet preparation of voluntary copyright recordation filings, license agreements, and assignment documentation — with careful attention to what Thai law provides and what it does not.

Voluntary recordation filings
Licensing agreements with royalty terms
Assignment & transfer documentation
Audit rights & termination provisions

From ฿11,500

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Knock-Off & Counterfeit Initial Inquiry

A short initial inquiry into a counterfeit or knock-off matter — including a written reading of the marks involved and a measured view of available pathways under Thai customs and civil processes.

Mark analysis & written reading
Thai customs recordation guidance
Civil litigation feasibility review
Realistic expectation-setting

From ฿3,800

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Why Thapthim

A Considered Approach to IP

Intellectual property decisions carry long consequences. These are some of the qualities clients value when working with this firm.

Honest Assessment

Advice shaped by what the law provides, not by what a client hopes to hear. Scope and limitations are discussed plainly at the start.

Long-Horizon Thinking

Trademark and copyright decisions are not rushed. Clients receive counsel suited to decisions that play out over months and years, not days.

Thai Law Fluency

Deep familiarity with Thai IP statutes, DIP practice, and the procedural realities of enforcement — not an adaptation of foreign templates.

Clear Documentation

Agreements and filings are drafted in language that can be read and understood — without sacrificing the precision that legal documents require.

International Reach

Madrid Protocol filings and cross-border licensing arrangements handled for clients whose operations extend beyond Thailand.

Accessible Counsel

Questions receive considered answers, not deflections. Clients understand where their matters stand without having to ask twice.

Is Your Portfolio in Order?

Early attention to registration, recordation, and renewal is far less costly than addressing gaps after a conflict arises. A short initial conversation costs nothing and clarifies a great deal.

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Common Questions

Things Clients Often Ask

How long does trademark registration take in Thailand?

The Department of Intellectual Property typically takes twelve to eighteen months to examine a standard application. Opposition periods, office actions, and administrative backlogs can extend this further. A well-prepared application — with a clear specification of goods and services and an appropriate mark — reduces the likelihood of delays. We discuss realistic timelines at the outset of any filing engagement.

What does voluntary copyright recordation actually provide?

Under Thai law, copyright subsists automatically upon creation and does not require registration. Voluntary recordation with the DIP creates a dated record of a claimed work, which can assist in evidencing ownership if a dispute arises later. It does not confer rights not already held, and it is not a condition of enforcement. We discuss these limits clearly before any recordation filing is prepared.

Can I use the Madrid Protocol to file trademarks from Thailand?

Yes. Thailand is a member of the Madrid System, and applicants with a basic Thai application or registration can use this route to seek protection in multiple member countries through a single international application. The costs and timelines vary by jurisdiction. We discuss the tradeoffs — including the dependency on the basic mark during the first five years — before any Madrid filing is initiated.

How do I begin addressing a counterfeit product matter?

The initial inquiry service is designed for exactly this situation. It provides a written reading of the relevant marks and a measured view of the practical pathways available — customs recordation, police involvement, and civil litigation — along with an honest assessment of what each pathway is likely to achieve. The aim is to set realistic expectations before any commitment to a larger enforcement effort is made.

What is the mark pre-search note, and how does it work?

Through the contact form, a prospective client can share the wording of a proposed mark and the likely Nice classes. We provide a short written note suggesting whether a deeper availability search may be warranted. This is not a formal clearance opinion — it is an initial reading to help decide whether further work makes sense at this stage.

Do you work with foreign brand owners operating in Thailand?

Yes. A significant portion of the work involves foreign brand owners seeking protection or enforcement in Thailand, and international creative teams licensing content under Thai law. Correspondence is conducted in English. We work through the practical realities of Thai procedure without assuming that rules from other jurisdictions apply here.

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Our Office in Bangkok

374 Phetchaburi Road, Thanon Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400

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