How long does copyright last?

Author's life + 50 years. Photographs / audiovisual / software: 50 years from publication. Work-for-hire: 50 years from creation.

How is this different from a patent?

Copyright protects 'expression' automatically for 50+ years. Patent protects 'technical idea' via 3–5-year exam, lasting 20 years.

Are AI-generated works protected?

No clear Supreme Court ruling yet. DIP accepts recordal if sufficient human input exists (prompt engineering + post-editing).

Can you file in US / EU / CN?

Yes — US Copyright Office and China NCAC accept online. We coordinate foreign counsel: THB 8,000–15,000 per jurisdiction.

Copyright Recordal

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Quick Answer

Copyright recordal THB 6,500/work (inclusive of DIP fee THB 200) — includes work-for-hire agreement drafting, filing, and certificate delivery in 60 days. Immediately admissible in court.

Timeline: Documents 3d · Filing 1d · DIP review 30–45d · Certificate 60d

Official fee: DIP fee THB 200 per application

Legal Basis

Copyright Act B.E. 2537 (amended 2022 for digital media and TDM) — protection arises automatically at creation; DIP recordal is evidentiary only, not rights-granting.

Who Needs This

Authors, composers, software developers, YouTubers, film / digital-media producers, and businesses owning character IP.

Required Documents

2 copies of the work (CD/USB/PDF/mp3/mp4)
Form Lor.Kor.01 with work description
Assignment deed (if owner isn't the creator)
Applicant ID / company affidavit
Screenshots/photos for portfolio

Common Pitfalls

No work-for-hire deed → freelancer, not the company, owns the copyright
Skipping pre-launch recordal → harder to prove in court
No renewals for new software versions → cannot sue for latest-version infringement
AI-generated works not yet recognized under Thai law (requires human creativity)

Typical Use-cases

Game / app developers protecting source code
Record labels / independent artists
Publishing houses + authors (per title)
Character-IP owners (LINE Stickers, mascots)

FAQ

How long does copyright last?: Author's life + 50 years. Photographs / audiovisual / software: 50 years from publication. Work-for-hire: 50 years from creation.
How is this different from a patent?: Copyright protects 'expression' automatically for 50+ years. Patent protects 'technical idea' via 3–5-year exam, lasting 20 years.
Are AI-generated works protected?: No clear Supreme Court ruling yet. DIP accepts recordal if sufficient human input exists (prompt engineering + post-editing).
Can you file in US / EU / CN?: Yes — US Copyright Office and China NCAC accept online. We coordinate foreign counsel: THB 8,000–15,000 per jurisdiction.