Thailand: Trademark

Thailand's Patent Office has recently tightened its examination standards for design patent applications containing text, numerals, trademarks, or symbols. While photographic representations with appropriate disclaimers may still be accepted, line drawings and CAD drawings face stricter scrutiny, potentially limiting protection for GUI designs, packaging, and labels.

For multinational franchisors operating in Thailand, a key risk after franchise termination is that former outlets may continue operating in ways that could easily mislead consumers into believing they remain...

On August 6, 2025, at the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, chaired a pivotal meeting of the National Intellectual Property Policy Committee...