Facing legal sanctions and cultural gaffes is often a reality when dealing with healthcare professionals in the Asia Pacific. This briefing from Baker & McKenzie details the regulations and traditional practices governing interactions with healthcare professionals across the region.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 22 May 2012 | Practice Area: Health Care
This update from Baker & McKenzie collates recent IP developments in Thailand relating to trade marks, copyright, design and patents. Amongst the issues discussed are amendments to the Trademark Act; well-known trademarks; new benchmark for similar marks; Trade Secrets Act lawsuits; and more.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 26 March 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
On 7 February 2012, the Thai cabinet approved a proposal to sign a Memorandum of Bilateral Cooperation between the Department of Intellectual Property of Thailand and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This briefing outlines what the cooperation between the two countries will entail.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 17 February 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
As Thailand's Trademark Act of 1991 fails to meet current international standards, a new bill is being drafted to redress some of the shortcomings of the Act and in preparation for Thailand becoming a member of the Madrid Protocol. Baker & McKenzie outline the major changes.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 07 December 2011 | Practice Area: Trademarks
DLA Piper outlines the legislative requirements and limits surrounding the recruitment, management and dismissal of employees in Thailand. The guide looks in detail at the procedures, culture, and key legal requirements associated with each of these employment areas.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 27 October 2011 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
This paper summarises periodic updates on political events in Thailand since 2006. It provides an overview of the events impacting the country, considers the myths of political polarisation between Red Shirts and opposing Yellow Shirts, and gives an insight into what to expect from future elections.
Law Firm: Tilleke & Gibbins | Published: 19 May 2011 | Practice Area: Central Government
Ashurst summarises four key decisions where the Singapore High Court considered the grounds for setting aside arbitral awards. Although the Singapore courts maintain their support for arbitration, these cases show that they are willing to intervene in certain limited circumstances.
Law Firm: Ashurst | Published: 16 May 2011 | Practice Area: Arbitration
In the midst of other priorities companies often lose sight of the need to secure proper protection of valuable business secrets, resulting in mismanagement of key intellectual property assets. Tilleke & Gibbins outlines the importance of maintaining business trade secrets.
Law Firm: Tilleke & Gibbins | Published: 04 April 2011 | Practice Area: Patents
Last year, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC) approved the regulatory framework for establishing real estate investment trusts (REITs) in Thailand. Tilleke & Gibbins looks at what investors, developers, and other stakeholders should expext with the upcoming REIT in Thailand.
Law Firm: Tilleke & Gibbins | Published: 04 April 2011 | Practice Area: Property Finance
Consumers and consumer activists in Thailand welcomed the passage of a new law aimed at controlling the behaviour of creditors during the collections process. Tilleke & Gibbins underlines the effects of the new law since its introduction in September 2010.
Law Firm: Tilleke & Gibbins | Published: 04 April 2011 | Practice Area: Consumer Credit
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