Thailand - Register Trademark

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Procedure

1. To register a trademark (service mark, certification mark, collective mark), the proprietor or his/her agent under a power of attorney must submit an application to the Department of Intellectual Property
2. Once the Trademark Office approves the application, and if no opposition to the trademark arises within 90 days of its publication in the official journal, the Trademark Registrar will grant a trademark registration.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form in the Thai language, with specimens of the mark attached.

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Business Development

44/100 Nonthaburi 1 Rd. Bangkrasor
Muang Nonthaburi
11000 Thailand

Call Center 1570
Tel. +66 2528 7600

Eligibility

The application for registration must be filed by the proprietor or his/her agent under a power of attorney, who must have a fixed place of business in Thailand or a contact address which the Trademark Registrar can contact.

Fees

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Validity

Trademark registration is effective for a period of 10 years from the filing date of the application. The validity term does not include the period of time involved in legal proceedings.

Renewal

Owners of trademarks must file an application for renewal within 90 days prior to the expiration of their current trademark registration. A renewed trademark will be effective for an additional 10 years.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Related Videos

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Instructions

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Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

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Information which might help

The Board of Trademark Committee

The Board was established to have these power and duties :

• To decide an appeal, order, or decisions of the Registrar under Trademark Act;
• To order a withdrawal of the registration of a trademarks, service marks or certification marks;
• To give advice to the Minister in the issuance of the Ministerial Regulations or Notifications;
• To consider other matters assigned by the Minister.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

A trademark may be registered even if it is not being actively used. However, failure to utilize the trademark entitles third parties to challenge the rights of the trademark owner.

External Links

Department of Business Development

Others

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