Design Patent สอ

Protect ornamental design of products — 10 years from filing, Hague System (Thailand acceded Feb 2024).

Who

Product designers, fashion, packaging, industrial design

Gov Fee

Filing THB 250; service from THB 12,000

Timeline

12–18 months

Authority

DIP — Design Office

Legal Basis

Patent Act Sec. 56–66; Hague Agreement (2024)

Eligibility

New design (not disclosed before filing)
Industrial applicability
Not solely functional

Required Documents

Drawings/photos (multiple views)
Description
Designer declaration
Priority doc
POA

Procedure

Prepare 7 standard views
File application
Formality + substantive examination
Publication then grant

Fee Structure

Multi-design Hague filing reduces per-country cost for international portfolio.

Cross-Border Notes

Hague System: one filing covers 90+ contracting parties.

Related Services

ILC handles the full cycle — searches, MoJ-certified translation, drafting claims/licenses/assignments, DIP/WIPO filing, office actions, oppositions, and MFA/Apostille legalization for POAs.

Post-Service Policy

If an application is rejected due to a defect on our side (e.g. formality error), we redo and resubmit at no extra service fee (government fees excluded). This is service responsibility, not a guarantee of DIP/WIPO discretion.

In-Depth Guide: Design Patent (สอ)

Design Patent is delivered under ILC's Thai Intellectual Property, Trademark and Patent Practice practice, combining MoJ-certified translation, MFA legalization, embassy liaison, and Thai government filing under one project manager. Every case is handled by a NAATI-accredited translator, a Thai Notarial Services Attorney, and a dedicated case coordinator.

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.

Why choose ILC for Design Patent

With more than 15 years of practice, ILC covers every embassy in Bangkok and both MFA offices (Chaengwattana and Chiang Mai). We operate a two-tier QA review and refund the service fee if a document is rejected due to a defect in our translation or certification — government fees and officer discretion excluded.

How Design Patent is Processed

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) Clearance search
Availability search on DIP database, Madrid WIPO, and common-law usage to size opposition risk.
2) Classification and filing
Nice classification (currently 11th edition, 45 classes) with claim drafting for optimal scope.
3) DIP examination
Formalities check → substantive examination; office actions handled with argument or amendment.
4) Publication and opposition
60-day opposition period; if unopposed, mark proceeds to registration.
5) Registration and certificate
Digital certificate issued; 10-year term renewable indefinitely.
6) Enforcement and portfolio management
Customs recordal, marketplace takedowns and annual watch reports.

Documents & Requirements for Design Patent

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

Real-World Use Cases: Design Patent

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.

Alternative Paths for Design Patent

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

Option	Pros	Cons
National filing only	Cheapest for single-country coverage	Multiple filings needed for regional protection
Madrid Protocol	One filing → multiple countries	Central-attack risk in first 5 years
Combined national + Madrid	Belt-and-braces enforceability	Higher upfront cost

FAQs about Design Patent

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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: Design Patent

“The Design Patent 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 tier	Fee range
เอกสารเดี่ยว / Single doc	1,500 – 2,500 THB
แปล + Notary / Translation + Notary	2,500 – 4,500 THB
MFA legalization	3,500 – 5,500 THB
Embassy chain / สถานทูต	5,500 – 8,000 THB

Timeline (Day 1 → Day N)

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

Case snapshot (anonymized)

A corporate client (name withheld) needed Design Patent 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: 2026-08-20 · Cross-referenced against MFA Consular practice + Lawyers Council of Thailand

Free quote — LINE @NAATI · Tel 080-5578887

A working guide to Ip Trademark in Thailand

Ip Trademark is one of the standing service lines that corporate legal departments, embassies, foreign universities, HR compliance teams, and immigration bureaux route their highest-stakes files to. The institutional posture — as opposed to a freelance translator or a generalist firm — is the deliberate reason receiving offices treat the deliverable as finished, not draft. 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

For matters that touch multiple counters — Amphur District Office, DBD, DIP, BOI One Stop, or the Criminal Records Division of the Royal Thai Police — a dedicated runner sequences the visits in the correct legal order, so the client is not sent from one office to another chasing missing signatures.

Who this service is for

Foreign missions in Bangkok and international bodies on framework contracts receive a dedicated key-account manager, standardised invoicing on 30-day net terms, and monthly consolidated statements that meet their internal audit format — no bespoke translation project management on their side.

Coverage, fees, and turnaround

Same-day express is offered for filings tied to a flight, hearing, or academic deadline, subject to counter availability at MFA Chaeng Watthana and the destination embassy. The surcharge is quoted before work begins and is not applied retroactively.

Quality assurance and confidentiality

Every certified translation ships with a translator's declaration on our headed paper carrying the linguist's full name, credential number, and dated signature — the format immigration officers, university registrars, and consular staff are trained to accept without follow-up questions.

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 tier	Fee range
เอกสารเดี่ยว / Single doc	1,500 – 2,500 THB
แปล + Notary / Translation + Notary	2,500 – 4,500 THB
MFA legalization	3,500 – 5,500 THB
Embassy chain / สถานทูต	5,500 – 8,000 THB

Timeline (Day 1 → Day N)

Day 1Intake, document audit, written quote & timeline
Day 2-3Certified translation + two-tier QA by NAATI/MoJ translators
Day 3-4MFA Chaengwattana legalization queued & retrieved
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: 2026-08-20 · Cross-referenced against MFA Consular practice + Lawyers Council of Thailand

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What is Design Patent?

Design Patent — Protect ornamental design of products — 10 years from filing, Hague System (Thailand acceded Feb 2024).

Who is this for?

Product designers, fashion, packaging, industrial design

Fees and timeline?

Filing THB 250; service from THB 12,000; 12–18 months

Legal basis?

Patent Act Sec. 56–66; Hague Agreement (2024)

Issuing authority?

DIP — Design Office

Required documents?

Drawings/photos (multiple views); Description; Designer declaration; Priority doc; POA

Procedure steps?

Prepare 7 standard views; File application; Formality + substantive examination; Publication then grant

How are fees structured?

Multi-design Hague filing reduces per-country cost for international portfolio.

Cross-border notes?

Hague System: one filing covers 90+ contracting parties.

Rejection policy?

If rejection is due to a defect on our side, we redo and resubmit at no extra service fee (government fees excluded). DIP/WIPO discretion not guaranteed.