Where intellectual property meets the courtroom.
Trademark, patent and copyright counsel with hands-on litigation experience inside Thailand's Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court.
The smaller you are, the more urgent this is
Thailand runs on a strict first-to-file trademark system — not first-to-use. Waiting doesn't protect what you've built. It just gives someone else time to file first.
Even Apple got caught by this
In 2001, a Chinese company registered the name "iPad" — years before Apple's product existed. When Apple tried to sell the iPad in China, it didn't own the name in one of its biggest markets. Apple ended up paying US$60 million just to use its own product name there — for a trademark it had bought elsewhere for a fraction of that.
If a company with Apple's legal budget can lose control of its own name, a growing local brand has far less margin for error.
Registering Early
- One modest filing fee
- Full ownership from day one
- Nothing to renegotiate as you grow
Registering Late
- Buy back your own name from whoever filed first
- Or rebrand everything — packaging, signage, domain, social handles
- Legal costs to contest the claim, with no guarantee of winning
The best time to register a trademark is before you need it — not after a competitor, a supplier, or a stranger already has.
I bring the discipline of court procedure into every IP matter — because how a case is prepared decides how it is won.
A litigator's approach to intellectual property
Most IP disputes in Thailand are decided by the paperwork long before anyone reaches a courtroom. My practice is built on knowing exactly how that paperwork gets read — from years spent inside the Central IP and International Trade Court, the Administrative Court, and the Ministry of Justice.
My clients range from individual creators to Thai businesses and foreign companies operating in Thailand — all needing clear guidance to protect their trademarks, patents and copyrights.
Where I can represent you
Four practice areas, each grounded in real court and filing experience — not just theory.
Trademark Registration & Prosecution
I register your brand name, logo, or slogan so it legally belongs to you — and stop anyone else from registering or copying it first.
Patent & Copyright Protection
If you've designed a product, invented something, or created original work like packaging, artwork, or software, this protects it from being copied.
Cross-Border IP Advisory
If you're a foreign company opening a business, store, or office in Thailand, I explain the local trademark and IP rules so you don't run into legal trouble.
Litigation & Court Representation
If you're in a dispute — a partner breaks a contract, someone owes you money, there's a property or injury claim, or someone copies your brand — I represent you in court at every level, from the first hearing up through the Supreme Court, and can help enforce a judgment by seizing assets if the other side still won't pay.
The strongest cases are built quietly — long before anyone raises their voice in a courtroom.
Every filing, every deadline, every draft is reviewed personally. Court is where a case gets decided in name — the outcome is usually already written by then.
How billing works — no surprises
Every matter starts with a scoping conversation, so you know the cost before any work begins.
Fixed-Fee Filing
Trademark, patent, and copyright filings are quoted as a flat fee before I begin, based on the specific application and jurisdiction.
Hourly for Litigation & Advisory
Court representation, negotiations, and complex advisory work are billed hourly, with an estimated range provided after the initial review of your case.
Monthly Retainer
For companies needing ongoing access to IP counsel, a monthly retainer covers a set scope of recurring advisory work.
Exact rates depend on complexity and are confirmed in writing before any engagement begins.
Inside the courts, before going independent
Legal Officer, Litigation Section
2024 – Present- Examined the accuracy of case file documents at every procedural stage
- Provided legal guidance to parties contacting the court
- Lectured new government officials on court procedure
- Coordinated with provincial courts nationwide
Legal Officer, Litigation Section
2022 – 2024- Received and summarized complaints; established and reviewed case files
- Prepared appeals for the Office of the President of the Supreme Administrative Court
- Advised parties on preparing complaints, petitions and written statements
Legal Officer, Office of the Inspector General
2021 (7 months)- Received complaints and petitions; submitted recommendations to supervisors
- Conducted field inspections to gather case facts
I've sat on the other side of the desk
This isn't textbook knowledge — I handled cases like yours from inside the institutions that decide them.
Central IP & International Trade Court
I know exactly what makes a filing pass or fail — I screened case files for accuracy inside the Central IP and International Trade Court itself.
The Administrative Court
I know how administrative bodies actually weigh a case — I prepared appeals for the Supreme Administrative Court myself.
Ministry of Justice, Office of the Inspector General
I know what a compliance review really checks — I ran the same field inspections regulators use.
Not theory. Operational knowledge of how Thailand's legal system actually moves a case forward.
What clients ask before filing
Do I need to register a trademark in Thailand if I've already registered it elsewhere?
Yes. Thailand's trademark rights are territorial and based on a strict first-to-file system — a registration in another country does not protect your brand here, and prior use elsewhere does not establish rights in Thailand.
How long does trademark registration take in Thailand?
Typically 12–18 months from filing to certificate if there's no opposition. An expedited fast-track option can produce a first examination result in around 6 months.
Can a foreign company register a trademark in Thailand without a local office?
Yes — a foreign applicant doesn't need a Thai office, but the application must include a communication address in Thailand, usually through a local representative.
What happens if someone else has already registered my brand name in Thailand?
You may be able to oppose the registration if it was filed in bad faith, negotiate to buy the rights, or in some cases rebrand for the Thai market. The right option depends on timing and evidence.
What's the difference between a trademark, a patent, and a copyright?
A trademark protects a brand name, logo, or slogan that identifies your business. A patent protects a new invention or technical process. A copyright protects original creative work — writing, design, or software — automatically from the moment it's created.
Do I need a lawyer to file a trademark in Thailand, or can I do it myself?
You can file directly with Thailand's Department of Intellectual Property. A professional review reduces the risk of a rejected or narrowly-scoped application — mistakes at filing are far more expensive to fix later than to avoid upfront.
Tell me about your case
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Personal Review
I read every inquiry myself — never filtered through a call center or junior staff.
Scoping Call
If it's a good fit, we schedule a short call to understand the full picture.
Written Scope & Quote
You receive a clear written scope and cost estimate. No work begins until you approve it.