Patent vs. petty patent — what's the difference?

Patent: 20 years, requires inventive step; Petty patent: 10 years (renewable), lower bar — suited to incremental improvements.

Does copyright need registration?

Copyright arises automatically upon creation — no registration required. Recording with DIP helps prove the date.

What are the penalties for infringement?

Criminal: 6 months-4 years imprisonment, 10,000-800,000 THB fine. Civil: damages up to 2× lost profits.

How are trade secrets protected?

Protected via safeguards (NDAs, employment terms, access controls). Protection lasts indefinitely if secrecy is maintained.

Mukdahan

Intellectual Property Law in Mukdahan

Protecting your intellectual property

Registration, protection, and enforcement of copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets — both domestic and international.

Intellectual Property Law in Mukdahan — About us

Mukdahan connects to Savannakhet, Laos via the Second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge on the East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) — a strategic point for logistics and border trade. We handle customs cases, import-export, business contracts, and general litigation.

We serve clients along the Isan Mekong border, understanding customs procedures and Thai-Lao trade, and appear in the provincial court while coordinating with local agencies.

Courts we appear at

•Mukdahan Provincial Court
•Mukdahan Juvenile and Family Court

280

km from HQ

0.3M

population

courts

Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom, and Sakon Nakhon

What we cover in Mukdahan

Trademark registration
Patent and petty patent registration
Copyright and trade secrets
IP infringement litigation
Technology transfer

Contact our Mukdahan attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

Contact +66 92 254 2045

Frequently asked questions — Intellectual Property Law in Mukdahan

8 questions answered

Thailand: 12-18 months; Madrid Protocol: 18-24 months if uncontested. Protection runs 10 years per renewal.