Baker McKenzie LLP hosts a large client roster of renowned companies, globally and within the APAC region, to whom it supplies a comprehensive coverage of IP expertise. The firm provides its skills across varying industries such as healthcare, petroleum and entertainment as well as innovative work in internet technology and biotechnology, with their growing use of AI. Following the retirement of Say Sujintaya, the firm’s IP leadership is left in capable hands. Nont Horayangura is notably active in IP enforcement, handling infringement and copyright cases. Abe Sun handles global contentious matters to protect IP rights as well as leading patent matters, while Kritiyanee Buranatrevedhya is valued in transactional IP, advising over licensing agreements and due diligence reports. Pattaraphan Paiboon gives strength to tech-related IP matters, and Yada Viseswongsa has valuable experience in supporting infringement and copyright issues. Dhiraphol Suwanprateep remains a key contact in the team.

Holding its own as a specialist IP firm, Domnern Somgiat & Boonma Law Office Ltd fields a strong practice, notably handling high volumes of filings alongside solid litigation services in trade mark opposition and patent infringement. The team operates across multiple jurisdictions, within the fashion industry and pharmaceuticals in particular. The team is led by Chakrapat Mongkolsit, Prabjote Busdee, Apiwatt Kongsoowan and Nathapong Tongkaew, whose combined expertise covers IP prosecution, enforcement and commercialisation. Kongsoowan and Tongkaew specialise in trade mark matters, both contentious and non-contentious. Its patent team has been strengthened by the arrival of specialists to work alongside Mongkolsit and Busdee to ensure high-level protection of IP rights. Rutorn Nopakun remains a key contact in the team.

Tilleke & Gibbins handles IP matters for a plethora of renowned companies, ranging from technology, electronics and entertainment to hospitality and the food and beverage industry. Headed by Darani Vachanavuttivong and Alan Adcock, the firm’s breadth of expertise covers regional and global IP portfolios, patent and trade mark litigation and IP asset transfers. Vachanavuttivong handles matters of IP prosecution and enforcement as well as complex dispute cases, whilst Adcock specialises in IP commercialisation, taking on issues of due diligence and licensing agreements. Somboon Earterasarun is recommended for IP portfolio management and brand protection, whilst Wiramrudee Mokkhavesa boasts experience in the enforcement of IP rights. Nuttaphol Arammuang joined the firm from Rajah & Tann in June 2023, adding strength to the team’s handling of IP enforcement. Nandana Indananda departed from the firm in July 2023.

Ananda Intellectual Property provides full coverage of IP protection, management and enforcement to its client base comprised largely of consumer goods, pharmaceutical and automotive companies. The firm is headed by a capable quintet. Franck Fougere’s expertise includes patent portfolios, alongside commercialisation and anti-counterfeiting strategies. Kritchakorn Nimwenai handles trade mark portfolio matters, conducting multi-jurisdictional registrations. Patthawarat Jungjinjaroen and Monnat Theerachat bolster the patent team working on mapping, searches and applications. Nuttakorn Sorakun also supports the team in litigation matters.

Hosting a comprehensive client base from industries ranging from technology and food manufacturing to medicine and semiconductors,  ILCT Ltd. offers a varied range of IP expertise. The quartet of team heads include Ratinuch Kawnachaimongkol, well-versed in handling trade mark portfolios, registration appeals and infringement disputes. Juthajit Sriprasart also supports the trade mark team in prosecution and protection matters. Ratchapong Thongdeetae is the head of patents, managing a multitude of patent portfolios for domestic and international companies across industries. Titirat Wattanachewanopakorn handles enforcement issues and IP commercialisation.

Rouse has a strong presence in Thailand’s IP market, with its offering spanning from portfolio management and prosecution cases to transactional mandates, in addition to handling disputes. Its clientele stretches over fields of academia, technology, fashion and entertainment, with domestic and global reach. Co-head Fabrice Mattei has a proven track record in handling patent disputes, notably winning bidding wars to lead high-profile patent filing cases. Peeraya Thammasujarit also takes on her share of litigation and trade mark appeals. Nuttachai Unaratana combines all trade mark expertise to manage prosecution and enforcement matters.

Praised for its ‘wealth of knowledge and a broad perspective’, Satyapon & Partners Limited handles IP matters for clients across multiple industries including automotive, electronics and fashion. Satyapon Sachdecha and Kritsana Mingtongkhum spearhead the team with a focus on trade mark prosecution, filing registrations and appeals to Thai courts. With support from Kriangsak Sukhitanont and Siribha Sachdecha, the enforcement team has also coordinated raid action on counterfeits.

LawPlus Ltd. handles trade mark and patent prosecution matters for both its Thai and foreign clients, drawing on its IP expertise to file new applications and renewals alongside managing oppositions and infringement cases. The team is headed by Kowit Somwaiya and Prasantaya Bantadtan, ensuring the delivery of knowledge and consultation across their clients’ industries that range from technology, and consumer goods to manufacturing.

SCL Nishimura & Asahi Ltd handles cases of IP protection and prosecution for its diverse client base of varying industries such as electronics, hospitality and pharmaceutical among others. Pavinee Bunyamissara leads the team, tailoring her expertise and advisory work to file patent and design applications for new products or renewal registrations for existing clients and their assets. The team also manages the transfer of IP assets and negotiating license agreements to commercialise IP.

TMP Intellectual Property has extensive knowledge in trade mark prosecution and protection. Munif Chaipanya routinely handles the registration process and appeals alongside Adele Marchal. Suthasinee Sutthavas joined as head of enforcement from S&O IP Bangkok in March 2024. Pawat Varapirom and Aswin Traisrisin manage copyright infringement and patent cases.

Spearheaded by Paramee Kerativitayanan, Pawarisa Suwannachote and Kamolchanok Sinhaseni, the team at boutique firm ZICO IP is equipped to provide a comprehensive IP offering. The practice’s expertise spans IP protection, prosecution, enforcement and commercialisation, holistically assisting its clients across various industries. Kerativitayanan and Suwannachote lead varying matters, not limited to trade mark portfolios, IP strategy advice, and IP exploitation. Suwannachote also works closely with law enforcement to conduct seizures of counterfeits. Sinhaseni is the patent director who, alongside handling prosecution matters, conducts freedom-to-operate searches and infringement analysis.