In February 2026, the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) of Thailand introduced two new AI-driven tools, “AI Image Search” and “Trademark Checker,” to enhance its online trademark search and filing system.  These tools form part of the government’s broader policy to modernize public services through digital transformation.  They are designated to improve user experience and... Read More

Effective from 15th August 2025, the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) of Thailand per its Announcement dated 6 August 2025 will issue trademark registration certificates (CM1 Form, CM2 Form and CM3 Form) and trademark registration replacement certificates (CM4 Form, CM5 Form and CM6 Form) in their digital forms for recognition of IR registered under the... Read More

The Government of Myanmar through the Department of Intellectual Property of the Ministry of Commerce in collaboration with other relevant government agencies held the first ever International Conference on Intellectual Property 2025 in NayPyiTaw, Myanmar on 3-4 July 2025.  During the two days of the conference, local and foreign IP law professionals and experts presented... Read More

The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) proposed principles and reasons for drafting an Act on Amendments to the Copyright Act B.E. 2537 (A.D. 1994) for public hearings from June 13 to 30, 2025.  The proposed amendments aim at expanding the scope of copyright protection, strengthening the moral rights of authors and performers, giving the examination and... Read More

The Intellectual property Department (IPD) of Myanmar uses online filing system for IP rights holders to file applications for registration of trademarks, designs, patents and copyrights.  The system runs 24 hours and seven days a week.  The IPD also allows applicants file IPR applications physically at the filing counters at the IPD offices in Yangon,... Read More