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SOUTHEAST ASIA

5th May 2017

Implications of Thailand’s 20-Year Intellectual Property Roadmap on Global Business Operators

On 26 January 2017, the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) published the long-awaited 20-year Intellectual Property Roadmap, providing directions for the country’s Intellectual Property (IP) developments over the...

On 26 January 2017, the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) published the long-awaited 20-year Intellectual Property Roadmap, providing...

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SOUTHEAST ASIA

26th Apr 2017

Positive Development for Overcoming Distinctiveness Rejections under Thai Trademark Law

The Supreme Court of Thailand recently reaffirmed the test for distinctiveness in regard to trade marks, in a positive decision that will hopefully provide brand owners with better prospects...

The Supreme Court of Thailand recently reaffirmed the test for distinctiveness in regard to trade marks, in a positive...

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SOUTHEAST ASIA

26th Apr 2017

QUICK-DRY or EXTREMELY DRY? – That is the question.

In Thailand, the leading ground for trademark rejections is the finding of descriptiveness. Much to the dismay of applicants, descriptiveness rejections at times differ from findings in other trademark...

In Thailand, the leading ground for trademark rejections is the finding of descriptiveness. Much to the dismay of applicants,...

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SOUTHEAST ASIA

21st Dec 2016

New Indonesian Trade Mark Law 20/16 Enacted and Regulations Expected Soon

Further to our earlier news alert on the new Indonesian Trade Mark law, we can confirm that the law named Law 20 of 2016 on Marks and Geographical Indications...

Further to our earlier news alert on the new Indonesian Trade Mark law, we can confirm that the law...

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