Company name vs trademark — difference?

DBD company name only blocks identical names. DIP trademark protects market/product use. Register both.

Is Madrid Protocol worth it?

Yes — one filing covers 130+ countries, saves 40–60% vs separate filings. Requires basic Thai registration first.

Can I register a sound or scent?

Not in Thailand yet — only device, word, color, or 3D shape. Sound marks available in US and EU via Madrid.

How to protect domain + social handles?

Register the TM first, then use UDRP to reclaim domains and file verified status on Instagram/TikTok. Combined package THB 25,000.

Trademark Registration (Thailand + Madrid Protocol)

จดทะเบียนเครื่องหมายการค้า (ไทย + Madrid Protocol) · § IP

Quick Answer

Thailand class 1: THB 12,000 (inclusive of DIP fee THB 2,000). Madrid international class 1: THB 35,000 (10 countries). We do prior-art search, filing, examiner responses, and 60-day publication.

Timeline: Search 3d · Filing 1d · Examiner 8–12 months · Publication 60 days · Registration 14–18 months · Madrid adds 6 months per country

Official fee: DIP filing 500 + examination 500 + publication 500 + registration 500/class (total THB 2,000)

Legal Basis

Trademark Act B.E. 2534 (amended 2016 to join Madrid Protocol) — filed with Department of Intellectual Property (DIP). Nice Classification 45 classes.

Who Needs This

Brands protecting name/logo in Thailand, exporters filing multi-country via Madrid, and businesses needing enforcement rights against copycats.

Required Documents

Mark image 5×5 cm high-res (JPG/PDF)
Goods/services list per Nice Class
Applicant ID or corporate affidavit
POA (foreigners: Consul + Apostille legalized)
Evidence of prior use (helpful for distinctiveness arguments)

Common Pitfalls

Skipping similarity search → rejection wastes 12 months
Wrong / insufficient class → competitor registers the gap
Descriptive marks → DIP demands disclaimer or refuses
Missed 10-year renewal → rights lapse, must refile

Typical Use-cases

F&B brands entering supermarket channels
SaaS / mobile apps needing simultaneous multi-country names
Fashion designers blocking copycats in CN/VN
Franchisors — TM registration is prerequisite to franchising

FAQ

Company name vs trademark — difference?: DBD company name only blocks identical names. DIP trademark protects market/product use. Register both.
Is Madrid Protocol worth it?: Yes — one filing covers 130+ countries, saves 40–60% vs separate filings. Requires basic Thai registration first.
Can I register a sound or scent?: Not in Thailand yet — only device, word, color, or 3D shape. Sound marks available in US and EU via Madrid.
How to protect domain + social handles?: Register the TM first, then use UDRP to reclaim domains and file verified status on Instagram/TikTok. Combined package THB 25,000.