FAQs: Intellectual Property
Trademark Registration in
Thailand
Q.
Can trademarks be registered in Thailand?
A. Yes, as well as service
marks, collective marks and certification marks.
Q.
Is a three-dimensional mark registrable?
A. Yes.
Q.
Can an individual person register a mark in Thailand?
A. Yes.
Q.
How long does it take to obtain registration of a trademark from the time
an application is filed?
A. 10 months from the
filing date.
Q.
Is a Power of Attorney required when filing a trademark application?
A. Yes.
Q.
Does the Power of Attorney require notarization and/or legalization?
A. A Power of Attorney
needs only notarization. Legalization is not required.
Q.
Is a home registration required?
A. No.
Q.
Must a registered mark be renewed?
A. Yes, every 10 years.
Q.
Is it compulsory to file a Declaration of Use?
A. No.
Q.
Is a color registrable as a mark?
A. No. Only a group of
colors (more than one color) can be registered as a mark. In addition,
the group of colors must be distinctive. The law requires that
it be presented in a stylized form.
Q.
Can an assignment be filed for a pending application?
A. Yes.
Q.
Can a trademark search be conducted in Thai?
A. Yes.
Q.
Has Thailand adopted the International Classification of
Goods/Services of 45 classes?
A. Yes, since June 1,
2003.
Q.
Will publication of a mark take place before or after registration?
A. Publication of a mark
will take place before registration.
Q.
How long is a trademark published in the Trademark Gazette for opposition
purposes?
A. 90 days.
(October
4, 2007)
The
above is intended to provide general information only. The contents
do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as
such. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required,
the services of competent professionals should be sought.
For
further information, please contact Darani
Vachanavuttivong (formerly Vipa Chuenjaipanich),
Co-Managing Partner & Managing Director, Intellectual Property
Department (darani.v@tillekeandgibbins.com).
