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Using patent searches to add commercial value
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 23/12/2016
» A patent is a type of intellectual property that can provide protection for a design, the invention of a product, or the process of making an invention. For a patent to be granted, one of the key requirements is that it must be new or novel. But beyond its novelty, a patent also has commercial value.
Protecting your brands and trademarks in the AEC
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 22/01/2016
» The Asean Economic Community (AEC) officially came into being on Dec 31, ushering in promises of change that businesses should adequately prepare for. Among these preparations is the resolute need to protect your intellectual property and be aware of any potential pitfalls. In this article, we discuss brand protection in the AEC and other issues important to brand owners.
Using photos from the internet: copyright ownership and 'orphan works'
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 25/12/2015
» A picture is worth 1,000 words is an old adage, but in today's accelerated digital economy, the concept is more relevant than ever. With more and more competition for consumers' attention, many businesses -- from global advertising agencies to mom-and-pop shops -- are turning to the internet to find compelling images that reinforce their message.
Groundwork laid for public-private partnerships in solar energy
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 13/11/2015
» In August 2014, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced a new scheme aimed at expanding solar power generation to meet the government's Alternative Energy Development Plan.
Rights and duties of joint owners in a condominium project
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 04/09/2015
» Condominiums are a particularly desirable form of residence for those living in the city because they offer convenience and often a variety of common facilities. There are, however, several obligations and duties that joint owners of condominium units should be aware of and comply with.
Rights management information protection in Thailand
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 24/07/2015
» The internet has made access to a plethora of content readily available across the world. Search engines such as Google, Bing, Yahoo and AOL have made it even easier to find content. As access increases, however, the risk of such content being duplicated or altered also rises.
Refilling genuine packaging with unauthorised products
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 17/04/2015
» Counterfeiters in Thailand often refill genuine packaging and containers with unauthorised products, thus passing off the goods as genuine commodities. This problem is widespread. Refilled goods don't pass through regulatory standards or quality control and so they can have harmful effects on consumers.
Effects of a land and buildings tax on condo owners
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 03/04/2015
» As has been widely reported, the Finance Ministry has proposed a new property tax on land and building owners. However, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has decided to delay the new tax, citing concerns about weak economic growth and the bill's impact on the poor.
Challenges of protecting intellectual property in the software industry
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 20/02/2015
» In the fast-evolving and highly competitive technology industry, software developers and owners should exercise strong vigilance to ensure that their creations are properly guarded within the ambit of intellectual property rights. Protecting software, however, involves complex, interrelated issues that encompass a mix of copyright, patent, trademark and trade secrets law.
Trademark distinctiveness can be established through use
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 12/12/2014
» To be eligible for registration, a trademark must possess distinctive characteristics that cause the public and its consumers to understand that the goods bearing that trademark are different from goods originating from other sources.