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Why File a Patent in Thailand
Filing a patent in Thailand ensures protection in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies and a key manufacturing and innovation hub. As a member of the Paris Convention and the PCT, Thailand offers a reliable legal framework for international applicants. Securing your patent there helps safeguard your invention, prevent imitation, and support expansion into the broader ASEAN market.
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Patent Application Process in Thailand
The patent application process in Thailand follows clear procedural steps to ensure full protection of your invention. Applicants can file different types of patents in Thailand, each with its own process and requirements.
Invention Patent
(Paris Route or PCT)
Design Patent
Filling Timelines
The time limit for the PCT national phase entry in Europe is 30 months from the earliest date of priority and 12 months for Direct Paris Route application. This term can be restored however each case needs to be reviewed in detail.
The time limit for filing a design is 6 months from the earliest date of priority.
Required Documents
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable.
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable. A drawing set of the different views of the design.
Examination
Examination fees must be paid within 5 years from the publication date.
In Thailand, the process for a design application includes an automatic substantive examination, meaning it occurs without the need for a special request or the payment of examination fees.
Granting
Granting fees must be paid within 2 months from the date when Notice of Allowance was received.
No granting fee must be paid, once the design has been accepted will be published in the Community Designs Bulletin and a certificate of registration will be issued. The “Maintenance” fees must be paid each period of 5 years from the filing date of the application and the patent term of the design is 25 years.
Why Choose Patentarea for
Patent Filing in Thailand
Patentarea simplifies the entire patent registration process, from prior art search to grant, and provides expert support for PCT national phase entries in Thailand and worldwide. Our process is efficient, transparent, and designed to help you secure protection for your invention in just three simple steps:
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Choose the Countries
Let us know the jurisdictions where your client needs patent support. Whether it’s a single country or a complex multi-national strategy, we have a strong foreign experience to handle filings, prosecutions, analysis and renewals efficiently.
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We provide a customized and transparent fee schedule based on the selected countries, ensuring cost-effective and predictable pricing. Once you confirm the terms, we take care of everything, keeping you and your client informed throughout the process.
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We Manage Your Portfolio,
Gain full access to all documents, deadlines, and key filings through our advanced online system. We handle everything from submissions to ongoing maintenance, ensuring compliance with local requirements while keeping you updated—at no additional cost.
FAQ’s
How long can it take a Thai patent to be issued?
A standard patent application process in Thailand can take between 2 and 3 years from the filing date.
Can a Thai patent application be restored after abandonment?
No. There are some provisions, however there are low chances for reviving a Thai patent application. If you need to review a particular case, do not hesitate and contact us.
Why Patentarea.com?
We have a team of patent attorneys and engineers, with years of experience making patent searches, filing patent applications and following up on the patent process in more than 30 countries, which allows us to assure you:
-Competent professionals will perform all the necessary procedures for filing and following up your patent application.
-You will receive timely information regarding updates for the application process.
-If objections or rejections arise in the patent application process, knowledgeable attorneys will advise you on the appropriate course of action.
-All information provided to us will be kept in absolute confidentiality. Before entering any business relationship we electronically sign a confidentiality agreement with you that protects your interests (View our confidentiality agreement).
Who will be in charge of my application?
In countries where services are offered, Patentarea.com relies on teams of recognized and experienced patent attorneys, allowing us to assure a high-quality service.
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