The latest draft of the Myanmar’s Trademark Bill (“Bill”) was finally published in Myanmar newspapers from 8th – 10th August 2017 for the public hearing. The Bill is being reviewed by the Draft Law Committee of the Parliament before the approval by the Parliament and if it is approved by the Parliament, it will be... 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