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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.
Using copyrighted materials from the internet
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 24/08/2012
» You are preparing a slide presentation for a speech or an internal company meeting and want to use some photos you found on a Google Images search in your slides. Is it necessary to ask permission for all the photos you want to use? If you really want to use them and are willing to give credit, what form should this take for your use to be deemed sufficiently appropriate and legitimate?
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.
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.
Land ownership through adverse possession
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 28/06/2013
» In Thailand, individuals or entities that are eligible to hold ownership of land under the Land Code can acquire it by means of purchase, hire-purchase, gift or inheritance. But there is one more way to obtain ownership of landed property, which does not require consent from the previous owner: adverse possession, colloquially known as "squatters' rights".
Patents as a tool for business and innovation
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 12/07/2013
» Almost everyone nowadays is familiar with the words "intellectual property" and "patents". This is largely because intellectual property (IP) is a vitally important part of developing and maintaining a profitable business.
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.
Thailand paving the way towards an Innovation-Driven economy
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 18/10/2013
» Industry Minister Prasert Boonchaisuk recently reiterated the government's determination to continue promoting the Thailand Creative Economy initiative. In an attempt to rally support for Thailand's transition to an innovation-driven country, he used rousing words such as "creative" and "sustainable" to describe his latest strategy. A three-stage, 20-year plan is now being drawn up, but it is not without its challenges.
Inheritance of condominium units by foreigners in Thailand
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 01/11/2013
» Condominium units are valuable properties that owners often wish to see passed on to their heirs upon their death. In Thailand, there are a significant number of foreign condominium owners, many of whom are uncertain about property inheritance laws. This article will explore some of the pertinent issues surrounding inheritance by foreigners of foreign-owned condominium units.
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.