Trademark, Patent, and Copyright — Thailand DIP + WIPO Madrid

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Compiled from Department of Business Development (DBD), Revenue Department, BOI and DIP requirements as cited on each service page. Government fees are set by those authorities and passed through at cost.

• Q12114. Trademark, Patent, and Copyright — Thailand DIP + WIPO Madrid — what does the service cover?

  End-to-end trademark, patent, and copyright registration with Thailand's Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) — database clearance search, filing, office-action responses, 10-year renewals, and international protection via the WIPO Madrid Protocol covering 130+ countries. Invention patents (20 years), petty patents (10 years), and copyright (author's life + 50 years). quoted on request per class. Sources: https://www.ipthailand.go.th/ , https://www.wipo.int/madrid/en/

• Q12116. How much does Trademark, Patent, and Copyright cost and how long does it take?

  From quoted on request per class; turnaround 12–18 months (trademark). Government fees are set by the issuing authority and passed through at cost.

• Q12124. How long does trademark registration take?

  Typically 12–18 months from filing to certificate — includes examination, 60-day publication for opposition, and issuance.

• Q12125. What are classes, and how many should I file?

  The Nice Classification divides goods and services into 45 classes (1–34 goods, 35–45 services). File separately in each class you use — e.g., apparel Class 25, retail Class 35.

• Q12126. What are the DIP fees?

  quoted on request per class per 5 items on filing for an additional fee per item registration fee. Renewal every 10 years: quoted on request per class.

• Q12127. What marks cannot be registered?

  Generic terms, directly descriptive words, marks confusable with government symbols, and marks contrary to public morals.

• Q12128. Does the Madrid Protocol save costs vs country-by-country?

  Significantly. One filing via DIP covers up to 130+ countries; WIPO fees ≈CHF 653 plus CHF 100–500 per designated country.

• Q12129. Patent vs Petty Patent — what's the difference?

  Patent: 20-year protection, requires novelty + inventive step + industrial applicability, examined in 3–5 years. Petty Patent: 10 years, novelty only, examined in 6–12 months.

• Q12130. Does copyright require registration?

  No — protection is automatic upon creation. However, DIP recordal is recommended as evidence in infringement lawsuits.

• Q946194. What are the end-to-end steps for trademark?

  We start with a document and fact review, prepare and verify the file, submit to the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies, follow up on any queries raised by officials, and hand over the completed result with a full copy set. For trademark a case manager tracks every stage and reports status. Call +66 83-249-4999 · LINE @NYCLI · nyclegal@ilc.ltd

• Q946196. Which documents are required for trademark?

  The baseline set is the applicant's ID or passport, the original documents relating to trademark, proof of connection (house registration, company affidavit or the underlying contract) and a power of attorney if a representative attends. The exact list follows the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies requirements on the filing date; we send a case-specific checklist before your appointment.

• Q946198. How long does trademark take?

  Timing depends on the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies queue, how complete your file is, and public holidays. Our own preparation usually takes a few business days; the official stage is an estimate that can shift. We give you a realistic trademark timeline before starting and update you as it progresses.

• Q946200. What costs are involved in trademark and how are they calculated?

  There are two components: official government fees passed through at the published rate, and our professional fee, which depends on scope, document volume and urgency of trademark. Fees are quoted case by case based on complexity and document volume — ask our team before work starts. You always receive a written breakdown before work begins — no hidden charges.

• Q946202. Can trademark be handled if I live upcountry or overseas?

  Yes. Send photos of your documents via LINE for a feasibility check, then we proceed under a power of attorney, or you sign at a Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate where you live and courier the originals back. For trademark we map out the fastest and safest option before you commit.

• Q946204. What are the most common mistakes in trademark and how do we prevent them?

  The usual causes of rejection are name spellings that differ between documents, documents that expire before the filing date, uncertified copies, and translations that do not match the original. the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies returns files for exactly these reasons, so we cross-check names, dates and seals across every page before submitting trademark.

• Q946206. Which laws or regulations govern trademark?

  The framework is set by the Civil and Commercial Code, the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 and the applicable tax legislation, together with the regulations and notifications issued by the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies, which are revised from time to time. Before advising on trademark we verify the version in force on the filing date and rely on official sources rather than second-hand summaries.

• Q946208. What happens if trademark is rejected or returned for correction?

  First we obtain the written reason from the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies, then separate formal defects (fixable and quickly refiled) from substantive or eligibility issues (which need a change of approach). Where the error is ours, we redo trademark at no extra professional fee and coordinate until the matter is resolved.

• Q946210. Who is trademark for, and what are the eligibility conditions?

  It suits anyone who must present the result of trademark to a government body, bank, educational institution or overseas counterparty. Applicant eligibility and supporting documents follow the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies rules; some cases require the document holder in person or a properly executed power of attorney. We screen eligibility free of charge before accepting the case.

• Q946212. How long does the result of trademark stay valid?

  Certified documents rarely carry an expiry date themselves, but most receiving authorities require issuance within 3–6 months of submission, and some are stricter. Check the destination's rule before starting trademark so nothing has to be redone; we plan the sequence around your filing deadline.

• Q946214. Does trademark also need an English or target-language translation?

  If the receiving body is overseas, a certified translation is normally required, and many countries insist on their own official language rather than English. We confirm the destination rule first, then produce a translation aligned with trademark and certify it in the same workflow to avoid extra rounds.

• Q946216. Should I handle trademark myself or use a service provider?

  Doing it yourself saves the professional fee but leaves you carrying the risk on document format, queueing and travel time, plus shifting the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies practice. A provider reduces rejection loops and gives you someone accountable for follow-up. For trademark we are happy to give initial guidance even if you proceed on your own.

• Q946218. Is there an express option for trademark?

  We can prioritise our own preparation subject to capacity, but any stage controlled by the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies follows official procedure and cannot be guaranteed to a fixed date. We tell you plainly what the fastest realistic trademark window is and offer alternatives if your deadline is too tight.

• Q946220. How is my data protected when you handle trademark?

  We process personal data under Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA), use it only to carry out trademark as instructed, restrict access to the assigned team, and return or destroy originals on your instruction. You may exercise access or deletion rights at any time.

• Q946222. What happens after trademark is completed?

  Check names, dates and seals as soon as you receive the result of trademark, keep at least one digital copy, and submit to the receiving authority within its validity window. If the destination requires further legalisation — for example the Department of Consular Affairs or an embassy — we continue the chain in the same engagement.

• Q946224. What risks should I know before starting trademark?

  The main risks are destination rules changing mid-process, historic documents that no longer match current facts, and deadlines so tight that no correction round is left. We confirm requirements with the Department of Business Development (DBD) and the licensing agencies or the receiving body before filing trademark and build correction time into the plan.