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Cybersecurity preparedness: it's a dangerous world out there
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 11/12/2015
» Virtually all of us are dependent on the internet and internet-connected devices. People are plugged in, online and in constant communication through wired and wireless networks coupled to the internet.
Controlling intellectual property when outsourcing
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 19/09/2014
» Outsourcing is not a novel way of doing business. No matter the industry, a company is likely to be involved in outsourcing in some way. When hiring a third party to assist in a part of your business, the main factors influencing management's choice of vendor are expertise, quality of outcome and budget.
Company directors in Thailand: Your questions answered
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 29/11/2013
» Directors and officers of both local and multinational companies in Thailand are subject to a complex array of legal duties and obligations. When things go wrong, company executives may find themselves named personally in civil suits, regulatory investigations, and criminal prosecutions, putting their assets and their livelihoods at risk. Understanding the local legal and regulatory environment is therefore essential for any director or executive working in Thailand. This article aims to answer some of the most common questions posed by directors.
Managing ip for entrepreneurs
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 14/12/2012
» On Sept 10, 2009, the government established the National Creative Economy Policy Committee to set guidelines and translate policy into action by various government agencies. This led to the Creative Thailand programme, which was intended to encourage the growth and competitiveness of businesses through creativity and research and development. Intellectual property rights (IPRs) play a crucial role in moving this policy forward.
Thailand's draft tobacco consumption control act: Plain packaging and beyond
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 19/10/2012
» Australia will soon be the first country to require all tobacco products to be sold in plain packaging. From Dec 1, 2012, tobacco packaging will be standardised for all manufacturers; photographic health warnings will occupy 75% of the front and 90% of the back of the packaging, and product names will appear in a uniform font on the remainder of the pack, which itself must be coloured olive green. No famous logos, other branding, trademarks or colours can be applied.
Legal requirements for lucky draws
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 21/09/2012
» Online lucky draw campaigns are becoming one of the more popular marketing tactics to promote brands and products, as consumers are attracted to the promise of free goods and services, and internet users can quickly pass along links to friends via social networking. Lucky draws or other sweepstakes-type contests have the added bonus of being easy and cheap for companies to arrange.
Patent maps provide a key tool for strategic decisions
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 29/06/2012
» Approximately half of all patented inventions are never commercially exploited. This can be attributed to the several difficulties faced by companies that rely heavily on research and innovation, particularly in devising strategic patent management schemes, and in identifying business opportunities.
IP in financial services
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 27/01/2012
» Many companies are looking deep into their businesses to identify areas that could serve as value drivers, and intellectual property (IP) is one of the first things they turn to. The financial services industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in IP registration and commercialisation across the globe. Banks, credit card companies, credit unions, consumer finance companies, insurance companies stock brokerages and investment funds are catching up with what are considered more traditional IP-generating industries such as pharmaceuticals, IT and electronics. The fact is, there are numerous aspects of financial services businesses that are worth protecting.