In the previous posts, we talked about types of trademark, trademark registration procedure and requirements for trademark registration in Thailand. Aside from such requirements, the following supporting documents are needed to be attached with the application: We at Thai Lawyers provide services relating to Intellectual Property, such as trademark registration, and service mark registration. If […]
According to the Immigration Act B.E. 2522, Section 38, the owner of a house or property or hotel manager who accepts a foreigner that has been permitted to stay in Thailand temporarily must report to the officer at the Immigration Office in the area where the house, property or hotel is located within 24 hours […]
Normally, foreign individuals or foreign owned businesses are not permitted to own land in Thailand unless the land is on government-approved industrial estates. Companies that are at least 51% Thai owned may legally own land but there is an exception if a foreign majority owned company engage in projects approved by the Thailand Board of […]
In Thailand, an application to register trademark must be: In accordance with the Trademark Act for purposes of instituting legal proceedings related to 4 types of trademark, if the applicant or owner of a mark is not a permanent resident in Thailand, the business office or premises of such person or his/her lawyer or agent, […]
In accordance with the Trademark Act (No.3), trademarks in Thailand are categorized into 4 types: For a smooth trademark registration, a trademark must: (1) be distinctive; (2) not be prohibited under this Act; (3) not be the same as or similar to a trademark registered by another person Thai Lawyers can assist in registering trademarks […]
When hiring a foreigner, both employer and the foreign employee must keep these in mind after getting a work permit in Thailand: Thai Lawyers can assist employers and foreigners to obtain work permits and extend visa in Thailand. Whether it is a BOI or non-BOI company, we have the team of work permit experts for […]
Today, we got an inquiry about registering a company that will not just export products from Thailand but will also import some products to sell in Thailand. Although foreigners can engage in export activities without the help of a Thai partner, they cannot engage in sales in Thailand unless they have a Thai partner or […]
Thai Lawyers can help you register with trademark registration in Thailand. Aside from preparing the application forms and necessary Power of Attorneys, the following information are required from the applicant: The consideration period and approval of the trademark may take approximately 6 to 12 months from the date that we submitted the application. The officer […]
Currently, the Board of Investment’s condition for the promoted software activity is that it has to spend Baht 1.5 million on Thai IT salaries per year and must comply with that for as long as the company wants to maintain the BOI status and all of its benefits as follows: The company will have 36 […]
In general, foreigners can engage in export business without having the Thai partner. Hence, if a foreigner wants to export chicken parts, he can setup a 100% foreign owned company and do exports provided that he gets the necessary permits. To do so, a Health Certificate from the Department of Livestock Development and Export Permit […]