Trademark Disputes

Trademark Litigation in Thailand on trademarks can be very costly. The matter of Orien SPA Co. Ltd. v. Piyawat Usahakamyang Co. with regards to trademark disputes highlights a few interesting issues. Facts: Company A sought the registration of trademark “DE FIANCE” for clothes and garments in Thailand. The Registrar of Trademark in Thailand however refused to…

Thailand Copyright Law

Thailand Copyright Law

As one of the contracting States in the International Copyright Rules of Berne Convention for Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, Thailand has since its inception improved its laws with regard to copyright infringement. The revised copyright law in Thailand defines copyright as the exclusive right to do any act in accordance with law regarding the work…