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

Submitted by 页之码 on

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.

专利申请流程

TH Thailand

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

    5-8 years

  • Thailand invention patent application authorization and annual fee instructions

    • Grant fee: Authorization official fee should be paid within 2 months after receiving the granted notice.
    • Annuity: should be paid after the patent is granted in Thailand. If the patent has been issued, the first annual fee should be paid within 60 days after the start of the fifth year of the patent validity period.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • What are the requirements for the design application documents in Thailand?

    Filing Language: Thai

    Necessary documents:

    1. Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
    2. A Brief Description

    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. Business license for company registration or articles of incorporation

      *Thailand patent application documents need to be notarized

  • Can the priority right of invention patent application in Thailand be restored?

    Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.

  • Whether the invention patent application in Thailand can be DAS

    no

  • Can the priority right of utility model application in Thailand be restored?

    Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.

  • 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

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

    no