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Intellectual Property (DIP + Madrid/WIPO)

Complete IP Services — Trademark, Copyright, Patent, Madrid Protocol

Full IP lifecycle — search, filing, office actions, opposition, licensing, and assignment — across Thailand (DIP) and international systems (Madrid/PCT/Hague) via qualified agents.

12+ document typesMadrid Protocol 130 countriesTrademark Act B.E. 2534

Free consultation — Trademark/Madrid/Patent — LINE @NAATI · Tel 080-5578887

Thai Intellectual Property, Trademark and Patent Practice

Thailand is a Madrid Protocol contracting party (since 2017) and a Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) member, making it a strategic Asian filing hub for brand and technology owners. ILC prosecutes trademarks, service marks, collective marks, certification marks, and geographical indications under the Trademark Act B.E. 2534 (as amended 2016), and patents / petty patents / designs under the Patent Act B.E. 2522. Enforcement is delivered through the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court (CIPITC), Customs recordal against counterfeit imports, e-Commerce takedown filings, and Suppression Division criminal complaints. Trademark examination timelines shortened to ~18 months in 2024, and DIP now offers e-filing with instant certificates upon grant.

End-to-End Process — ip trademark

The workflow below reflects current 2025–2026 practice with the relevant Thai authority and factors in queue seasonality, translation dependencies, and cross-agency handoffs.

  1. 1) Clearance search

    Availability search on DIP database, Madrid WIPO, and common-law usage to size opposition risk.

  2. 2) Classification and filing

    Nice classification (currently 11th edition, 45 classes) with claim drafting for optimal scope.

  3. 3) DIP examination

    Formalities check → substantive examination; office actions handled with argument or amendment.

  4. 4) Publication and opposition

    60-day opposition period; if unopposed, mark proceeds to registration.

  5. 5) Registration and certificate

    Digital certificate issued; 10-year term renewable indefinitely.

  6. 6) Enforcement and portfolio management

    Customs recordal, marketplace takedowns and annual watch reports.

Documents and Preconditions

The checklist below covers standard files. Complex or corporate matters can add supplementary certificates, board resolutions, or notarised affidavits; ILC brief these during the intake call.

  • Applicant details (individual or company)
  • Trademark specimen (word, logo, colour claim)
  • Class list with goods / services
  • Priority claim if applicable
  • Power of Attorney (simply signed, no notarisation)
  • Payment of official fees per class

Who Uses This Service

Real-world scenarios where clients rely on this service every month, spanning individual, family, and corporate mandates.

Consumer brand launch

Multi-class Thai registration plus Madrid designation to 30 countries in one filing.

Patent nationalisation via PCT

PCT national phase entry within 30 months priority date.

Counterfeit takedown

Customs recordal + Lazada / Shopee IP portal removal within 7 working days.

Franchise protection

Combined trademark + trade-secret + franchise agreement package.

Options and Trade-offs

Three delivery paths are usually available. We select the option that balances cost, deadline pressure, and destination-authority preferences.

OptionProsTrade-offs
National filing onlyCheapest for single-country coverageMultiple filings needed for regional protection
Madrid ProtocolOne filing → multiple countriesCentral-attack risk in first 5 years
Combined national + MadridBelt-and-braces enforceabilityHigher upfront cost

In-Depth FAQ

How long does Thai trademark registration take?

Typically 12–18 months from filing to registration if unopposed.

Can I file colour or 3D marks?

Yes. Colour combinations, sounds, and 3D shapes are all registrable with proper description.

Are software patents allowed?

Pure software is not patentable but a computer-implemented invention with technical effect can qualify.

Can I claim priority from a foreign filing?

Yes within 6 months for trademarks and 12 months for patents (Paris Convention).

Local Expert Insight

Expert perspective: Thai Intellectual Property, Trademark and Patent Practice

The Thai Intellectual Property, Trademark and Patent Practice files we see most often are ones the applicant filed themselves and got rejected for an outdated template or a passport-name mismatch — that's why we audit every document before touching translation.
กองบรรณาธิการ ILC
Legal Documentation Editorial Team

Cost ladder

Service tierFee range
เอกสารเดี่ยว / Single doc1,500 – 2,500 THB
แปล + Notary / Translation + Notary2,500 – 4,500 THB
MFA legalization3,500 – 5,500 THB
Embassy chain / สถานทูต5,500 – 8,000 THB

Timeline (Day 1 → Day N)

  1. Day 1Intake, document audit, written quote & timeline
  2. Day 2-3Certified translation + two-tier QA by NAATI/MoJ translators
  3. Day 3-4MFA Chaengwattana legalization queued & retrieved
  4. Day 5-7Destination embassy filing & EMS/DHL return to client

Case snapshot (anonymized)

A corporate client (name withheld) needed Thai Intellectual Property, Trademark and Patent Practice on a tight embassy deadline. ILC closed the matter in four business days without a re-file, saving the client roughly two weeks versus a DIY route.

Last reviewed: · Cross-referenced against MFA Consular practice + Lawyers Council of Thailand

A working guide to ip-trademark in Thailand

ip-trademark sits at the intersection of certified translation, notarial attestation, and consular filing, three disciplines our Bangkok office has run in parallel every business day for over two decades. That combined footprint is why a single case manager can quote, execute, and close a matter without handing it off between vendors. Every ip-trademark matter is scoped by a senior specialist on LINE Official @NAATI or by email at ilc@thainotary.co.th before any file moves.

How the workflow runs end-to-end

Once the audit is clean, translation and certification run in parallel by two credentialed linguists to compress the timeline, then legalization or notarization is queued at the relevant counter with a numbered chain-of-custody log the client can inspect at any time.

Who this service is for

Client mix in a typical month is roughly one third individual visa applicants, one third corporate HR and legal teams, and one third overseas law firms or embassies using us as their Thailand-side execution partner. Each track has its own intake checklist because acceptance criteria differ materially across destinations.

Coverage, fees, and turnaround

Standard turnaround is 3–7 Thai business days end-to-end when all three consular tiers are engaged; single-stage matters such as a notarized copy or a stand-alone certified translation complete in 1–3 business days. Express and same-day options are available for time-critical filings at published surcharge rates.

Quality assurance and confidentiality

Physical documents are stored in a monitored office at all times and returned to the client or a nominated authority in one continuous chain of custody. Confidentiality is default: standard engagements are covered by our general NDA, and bespoke NDAs are executed within the same business day for enterprise clients, family offices, and law firms.

Start your ip-trademark matter today

Reach ILC on LINE Official @NAATI, email ilc@thainotary.co.th, or phone 080-5578887. Office hours are Monday to Sunday, 08:30 to 20:00 Bangkok time. A specialist responds to first-contact messages within one business hour on weekdays and within four hours on weekends and public holidays with a written price, realistic timeline, and a required-documents checklist tailored to your destination country. There is no charge for the initial consultation, and no obligation to proceed after receiving the quote — ILCearns repeat business by delivering the first ip-trademark matter cleanly and on time, not by locking clients into open-ended retainers.

Local Expert Insight

Expert perspective: ip-trademark

The ip-trademark files we see most often are ones the applicant filed themselves and got rejected for an outdated template or a passport-name mismatch — that's why we audit every document before touching translation.
กองบรรณาธิการ ILC
Legal Documentation Editorial Team

Cost ladder

Service tierFee range
เอกสารเดี่ยว / Single doc1,500 – 2,500 THB
แปล + Notary / Translation + Notary2,500 – 4,500 THB
MFA legalization3,500 – 5,500 THB
Embassy chain / สถานทูต5,500 – 8,000 THB

Timeline (Day 1 → Day N)

  1. Day 1Intake, document audit, written quote & timeline
  2. Day 2-3Certified translation + two-tier QA by NAATI/MoJ translators
  3. Day 3-4MFA Chaengwattana legalization queued & retrieved
  4. Day 5-7Destination embassy filing & EMS/DHL return to client

Case snapshot (anonymized)

A corporate client (name withheld) needed ip-trademark on a tight embassy deadline. ILC closed the matter in four business days without a re-file, saving the client roughly two weeks versus a DIY route.

Last reviewed: · Cross-referenced against MFA Consular practice + Lawyers Council of Thailand