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SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
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

Contact our Chiang Mai attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

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 is free — call +66 92 254 2045.
No — initial phone, email, or LINE consultations are free, so you can assess your situation before committing.
It depends on the matter type. We provide a clear timeline at the outset and regular progress updates.