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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.
Public-private partnerships in infrastructure projects
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 09/12/2016
» The government has said it intends to use public-private partnerships (PPPs) to help it achieve its infrastructure development goals. To this end, the previous administration passed the Private Investment in State Undertakings Act (2013) and the current government announced a related strategic plan in 2015.
Insider trading: Time for reform and tougher penalties
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 05/02/2016
» Recent headlines in Thailand and abroad have drawn attention to a spate of high-profile cases involving insider trading and the inadequate punitive action that follows. Many have called into question the efficacy of sanctions imposed by the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to deter insider trading. This article will look at the law surrounding insider trading in Thailand, how it is enforced and whether the law is effective.
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.
Marrying a Thai citizen is a straightforward affair
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 07/08/2015
» Thailand is a popular tourist destination attracting millions of foreigners to its vibrant cities and windswept shores each year. While many of these foreigners fall in love with the food, others fall in love with the people. Fortunately for those who are love-struck, getting married in Thailand is an easy process, as the country has a well-established system for foreigners marrying Thai citizens.
Goodbye Kafka, hello clarity: licensing reform on the way
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 26/06/2015
» In Franz Kafka's novel The Castle, the protagonist tries in vain to get in touch with a mysterious group of administrators who run a small village from a castle. The character is challenged to learn the constantly changing ways and customs of the castle's imposing bureaucracy.
Completing your construction project in Thailand
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 29/05/2015
» Before you embark on designing and building your dream home — or business — in Thailand, pause for a moment. As exciting and full of potential as your project may be, the process of completing a construction project involves many rules and regulations, as well as reliance on contractors. Therefore, before committing yourself, you should know what you're getting yourself into and plan accordingly.
Insurance laws changing with the times
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 01/05/2015
» To promote and develop Thailand's growing insurance industry and prepare for greater market activity under the Asean Economic Community, the government recently amended the laws governing the country's life and non-life insurance industries for the third time. Formally known as the Life Insurance Act No.3 of 2015 and the Non-Life Insurance Act No.3 of 2015, the amendments took effect on March 6, seven years after the previous amendments were made. The changes can be divided into three main parts as follows:
Thailand’s customs reward system: the slow march towards reform
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 16/05/2014
» In recent years, Thailand’s customs regime has come under increased international and domestic scrutiny. One reason is that Thailand remains one of the few countries that presume strict criminal liability for importers and their representatives, even where an under-declaration of customs duty is the result of a mistake and/or negligence.
Global patent protection under the PCT system
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 15/11/2013
» Abraham Lincoln once said, "The patent system added the fuel of interest to the fire of genius." It was an unmistakably true statement; patents have undoubtedly become an essential tool for protecting new inventions. Not only do patents guard against the unauthorised use of an inventor's creation, but they foster innovation by granting exclusive legal rights for limited durations.