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Each of the 18 lawyers working at Domnern Somgiat & Boonma is involved in the firm’s IP practice, which is highly regarded in the registration and prosecution of patents and trade marks. Its client base mainly comprises international companies such as ... [more]

Each of the 18 lawyers working at Domnern Somgiat & Boonma is involved in the firm’s IP practice, which is highly regarded in the registration and prosecution of patents and trade marks. Its client base mainly comprises international companies such as BMW, Sony, Mercedez Benz, Mazda and Peugeot. Boonma Tejavanija is very well respected in Thailand’s IP industry, along with his colleague Rutorn Nopakun. He specialises in IP enforcement, covering patents, trade marks and copyright, and is well known for representing Manchester United Football Club. Nettaya Warncke is praised for her trade mark prosecution knowledge.

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Tilleke & Gibbins suffered a blow last year with the loss of partner Edward Kelly in March 2009, nevertheless it continued to be heavily involved on a number of disputes.One of the firm’s biggest cases last year saw it acting for a multinational pharmaceutical ... [more]

Tilleke & Gibbins suffered a blow last year with the loss of partner Edward Kelly in March 2009, nevertheless it continued to be heavily involved on a number of disputes.

One of the firm’s biggest cases last year saw it acting for a multinational pharmaceutical company in an infringement action against a Thai generic drug company in regard to the dosage of certain ingredients. The firm also filed a trade mark cancellation application against the same company regarding the VALATAN mark.

Another notable action saw the firm engaged by a luxury car manufacturer in a legal action against fake cars being produced in Bangkok for export. The team worked alongside the police in the investigation.

In the copyright area, the firm was mandated by a Thai broadcasting company in a criminal action against a website illegally broadcasting films and other copyrighted material. The case is still pending and is the first of its type in Thailand regarding webcasting.

Additionally, the firm was involved in a patent infringement action for a Japanese glass manufacturer and distributor against another Japanese company with Thai subsidiaries.

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Baker & McKenzie found itself engaged on a number of seizure operations in the last year. The firm conducted raids for Proctor & Gamble over counterfeit shampoo products resulting in a number of arrests and seizures. The firm also assisted Cisco Systems ... [more]

Baker & McKenzie found itself engaged on a number of seizure operations in the last year. The firm conducted raids for Proctor & Gamble over counterfeit shampoo products resulting in a number of arrests and seizures. The firm also assisted Cisco Systems in two seizure operations. One was the taking of a sizeable quantity of routers and other interconnection hardware used in ATM systems, while the other saw the firm assist in the seizure of counterfeit Wan Interface Cards, which were being distributed by a former authorised dealer.

Other seizure work includes acting for a Japanese electrical goods manufacturer in raids against two major building and DIY megastores and an electrical importer resulting in the seizure of 9000 items. The team conducted similar work on behalf of L’Oreal and The Body Shop of items worth in excess of Bt100 million (US$2.9 million).

Another highlight saw the firm advising Tsuburaya Productions in numerous cases filed against a Thai company and its directors for the rights of Ultraman characters.

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With firm founder Satyapon Sachdecha held in high regard by the market this IP boutique, established in 1995, is made up of nine lawyers. It focuses primarily on handling trade marks, copyrights, patents and domain name registration. IP enforcement forms ... [more]

With firm founder Satyapon Sachdecha held in high regard by the market this IP boutique, established in 1995, is made up of nine lawyers. It focuses primarily on handling trade marks, copyrights, patents and domain name registration. IP enforcement forms a significant part of the practice and the firm has particular expertise in dealing with the enforcement of trade marks. Satyapon & Partners is also particularly praised for its contentious work.

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Anek & Brischon centres its whole firm’s practice on IP. Lawyers handle the prosecution of applications and the licensing and assignment of registrations as well as all aspects of patents. In addition, the practice provides strong IP litigation and anti-counterfeiting ... [more]

Anek & Brischon centres its whole firm’s practice on IP. Lawyers handle the prosecution of applications and the licensing and assignment of registrations as well as all aspects of patents. In addition, the practice provides strong IP litigation and anti-counterfeiting capabilities which were praised by peers and clients. Other areas of IP expertise include copyrights and trade secrets. The experienced Chavalit Uttasart was also lauded by clients in interviews.

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Rouse has steadily built up a solid IP presence in Thailand under specialist Fabrice Mattei. The firm is managing Pfizer’s investigation and enforcement work on several of its highest profile products, including Viagra, and is also managing L’Oréal’s ... [more]

Rouse has steadily built up a solid IP presence in Thailand under specialist Fabrice Mattei. The firm is managing Pfizer’s investigation and enforcement work on several of its highest profile products, including Viagra, and is also managing L’Oréal’s enforcement work. This firm has two offices in the country, one of which focuses on the protection and enforcement of IP rights. The other newly established branch specialises in patents and has particular strength in life sciences, nanotechnology and polymers.

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