Chiang Mai
Intellectual Property Law in Chiang Mai
Protecting your intellectual property
Registration, protection, and enforcement of copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets — both domestic and international.
Intellectual Property Law in Chiang Mai — About us
Service for Chiang Mai — capital of the North and a destination for Chinese and Western investors. We handle real estate investment, condominiums, and hospitality businesses.
Chiang Mai attracts Chinese investors and Western retirees. Our 3-language service covers Long-Stay Visas, condo ownership, and investment structuring.
Courts we appear at
- •Chiang Mai Provincial Court
- •Region 5 Labor Court
685
km from HQ
1.7M
population
2
courts
Past matters in Chiang Mai
- Counsel for Chinese investor purchasing 5 condos
Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Chiang Rai, and Mae Hong Son
What we cover in Chiang Mai
- Trademark registration
- Patent and petty patent registration
- Copyright and trade secrets
- IP infringement litigation
- Technology transfer
Frequently asked questions — Intellectual Property Law in Chiang Mai
8 questions answered
Thailand: 12-18 months; Madrid Protocol: 18-24 months if uncontested. Protection runs 10 years per renewal.
Patent: 20 years, requires inventive step; Petty patent: 10 years (renewable), lower bar — suited to incremental improvements.
Copyright arises automatically upon creation — no registration required. Recording with DIP helps prove the date.
Criminal: 6 months-4 years imprisonment, 10,000-800,000 THB fine. Civil: damages up to 2× lost profits.
Protected via safeguards (NDAs, employment terms, access controls). Protection lasts indefinitely if secrecy is maintained.
Fees depend on the matter's nature and complexity. We always provide a clear written quote before starting. Initial consultation — call +66 92 254 2045.
An initial consultation by phone, email, or LINE lets you assess your situation before committing.
It depends on the matter type. We provide a clear timeline at the outset and regular progress updates.
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