How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Thailand?

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The initial period of protection is 6 years, which can be renewed twice, up to a maximum of 10 years.

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  • How long is the protection period of industrial design in Thailand?

    10 years

  • How long is the PCT period for Thailand invention patent application

    • via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
    • via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.

  • How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Thailand?

    The initial period of protection is 6 years, which can be renewed twice, up to a maximum of 10 years.

  • How long does it take to apply for an invention patent in Thailand?

    5-8 years

  • How long is the application period for industrial design in Thailand?

    via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.

  • What are the requirements for the invention patent application documents in Thailand?

    Filing Language: Thai

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Microorganism deposit certificate and its Thai translation
    3. Microorganism Survival Certificate and Thai Translation
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Certified Priority Document
    6. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    7. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    8. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    9. Business license for company registration or articles of incorporation

      *Thailand patent application documents need to be notarized

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entering the Thai national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Microorganism deposit certificate and its Thai translation
    6. Microorganism Survival Certificate and Thai Translation
    7. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    8. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    9. Business license for company registration or articles of incorporation

    *Thailand patent application documents need to be notarized

  • Is a utility model application eligible for DAS in Thailand?

    no

  • Whether the utility model application in Thailand can be type-converted

    yes. A patent applicant can convert the patent type from a petty patent (utility model) to an invention before the patent application is granted. The converted patent application has the filing date of the original patent application.

  • What are the requirements for utility model application documents in Thailand?

    Filing Language: Thai

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Certified Priority Document
    3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    5. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    6. Business license for company registration or articles of incorporation

      *Thailand patent application documents need to be notarized

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entering the Thai national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    5. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    6. Business license for company registration or articles of incorporation

    *Thailand patent application documents need to be notarized

  • Whether the application for a Thai invention patent can be type-converted

    yes. Patent applicants can change the patent type from invention to petty patent (utility model) before the patent application is granted. The converted patent application has the filing date of the original patent application.