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Inheritance of leasehold property in Thailand
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 16/10/2017
» With its beautiful beaches, scenic mountains and bustling cities, Thailand has long enjoyed a reputation as a popular tourist destination. At the same time, the country has also become an attractive hotspot for foreign nationals wishing to buy property.
What is a patent worth?
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 03/03/2017
» When deciding how much to invest in their intellectual property rights, product manufacturers often ask: "What is a patent worth?" This is a reasonable question, given the costs required to obtain patent protection.
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.
Catch me if you can: Cases of stock manipulation
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 20/03/2015
» Last year, 23 people were alleged to have been involved in the manipulation of three separate stocks. The investigations and prosecutions in these cases are ongoing. In light of recent events, this article explains the crime of stock manipulation, discusses the seminal Supreme Court decision on the matter and identifies a potential new tool of enforcement for private citizens through the recently passed class action legislation.
Access and Innovation in Public Health: A Challenging Dichotomy
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 30/05/2014
» The patent system is designed to protect innovation and, in the same vein, offer an instrument guaranteeing that the fruits of innovation, such as genetic profiling, pharmacokinetics, and gene therapy, will be beneficial for all groups in society.
Real estate investment trusts in thailand
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 13/12/2013
» The evolution of real property financing in Thailand _ from primarily bank loans to rigid property funds to the proposed real estate investment trusts (REITs) _ reflects the liberalisation of the Thai market, the need for alternative funding options, and the need for the country to maintain its regional competitiveness.
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.
Brand protection in myanmar: Laying the groundwork for investment
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 06/09/2013
» It seems that everyone wants to invest in Myanmar, but no one knows quite where to start. Many potential investors _ from pioneering entrepreneurs to leading multinational corporations _ are in a holding pattern, eager to share the country's immense potential, yet wary of moving in too soon and getting burned.
Licensing exemptions for foreign securities firms
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 23/08/2013
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand has taken many steps in recent years towards gradual liberalisation of the country's capital market. For example, more foreign products are now permitted to be offered to Thai investors. This includes qualifying foreign exchange-traded funds, qualifying Asean Collective Investment Scheme and foreign-listed stocks with the intention of secondary listings on the SET. Exchange-control rules have also been relaxed, allowing Thai investors _ both institutions and high net worth individuals _ to invest in foreign capital markets.
AEC: Moving towards a common market
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 25/01/2013
» A common market for financial services will be one of the major components of the Asean Economic Community when it takes effect at the end of 2015. This will represent a significant change for securities regulation in Thailand, where the Securities and Exchange Act, subject to some exceptions, places substantial restrictions on the offering of foreign securities in Thailand.