On 12th September 2017, the International Trademark Association (“INTA”) released its latest economic research and study report on “Economic Contributions of Trademark-intensive Industries in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand” (“the Study”). The Study demonstrates that trademark-intensive activities generate increased employment across sectors and added contributions to the value of cross-border trade. The purpose… Read More
On Friday 18th August 2017, the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit announced that the NRSRC (National Reform, Strategy and Reconciliation Committee) approved the so-called “Smart Visa” to welcome foreign talents in Thailand. The Smart Visa is a simplified, fast-track procedure for four types of foreign talents to obtain a visa for Thailand. It is very inspired… Read More
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand (“MDES”) has finally enacted its five Ministerial Notifications under the Computer Crimes Act (No. 2) B.E. 2550 (A.D. 2007) as amended by the Computer Crimes Act No. 2 B.E. 2550 (A.D. 2017) (“CCA”). They were published in the Royal Gazette on 22nd July 2017 and they… Read More
TUESDAY, 26th SEPTEMBER 2017 CROWNE PLAZA BANGKOK LUMPINI PARK HOTEL If you are taking your business overseas but not sure how to best legally protect your brands abroad from being copied or claimed or if you want to hear about the trademark registration in CLMV, the EU trademark registration or the international trademark system, then… Read More
The National Legislative Assembly (“NLA”) has passed the National Strategy Preparation Act B.E. 2560 (“NSPA”) and it was signed by HM the King on 26th July 2017. It was published in the Royal Gazette on 31st July 2017 and became effective on 1st August 2017. The NSPA provides that Thailand must have a National Strategy… Read More
The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) of Thailand has enacted the National Reform Plans and Procedures Act B.E. 2560 (NRPPA) and it was endorsed by H.M. the King on 26 July 2017. It was published in the Royal Gazette on 31 July 2017 and has become effective on and from 1 August 2017. The NRPPA requires… Read More