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Asia IP: ASEAN Guide To IP Protection 2025 - Thailand
Tilleke & Gibbins are most popular: within Cannabis & Hemp, Antitrust/Competition Law and Employment and HR topic(s) in Asia Trademarks in Thailand are governed primarily by the Trademark Act 1991, as amended by Trademark Act (No. 2) 2000 and Trademark Act (No. 3) 2016. The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), Ministry of Commerce, administers trademark registration and maintenance.
Tilleke & Gibbins Cannabis And Hemp Business Guide - Thailand
Alan Adcock’s articles from Tilleke & Gibbins are most popular: in Asia Tilleke & Gibbins are most popular: within Cannabis & Hemp, Antitrust/Competition Law and Employment and HR topic(s) Introduction Until June 9, 2022, cannabis and hemp were classified as category 5 narcotics under Thailand's 1979 Narcotics Act and later the Narcotics Code.
The Intellectual Property Implications Of Thailand's Entertainment Complex Bill
Thailand's aim of hosting entertainment complexes that include casinos is moving forward with the cabinet's approval in principle of the draft Entertainment Complex Business Act on January 13, 2025. In fact, Thailand has studied the pros and cons of allowing the operation of entertainment complexes since March 2019. Though the initial surge of global interest died down during the COVID-19 pandemic, the country renewed its efforts with the recent draft law.
Franchise Laws And Regulations Thailand 2025
1.1 What is the legal definition of a franchise? While there are no specific regulations governing franchising in Thailand, the Ministry of Commerce regularly announces plans to commence drafting regulations, such as the Franchising Business Act. It is widely considered that Thailand may follow the China model as set out in the 2005 PRC Ministry of Commerce's Administrative Measures on Commercial Franchising and the subsequent 2007 Franchise Regulations.
Regional Guide to franchising law in Southeast Asia
Click or tap here to enter text. 0 INTRODUCTION The popularity of the franchise business model has grown rapidly in mainland Southeast Asia in recent years, with some of the world's top brands becoming common sights in the commercial districts and shopping malls of major regional cities in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Although these countries have not yet enacted franchising-specific laws, certain features of each country's regulatory regime impact franchising.
Pharmaceutical Advertising 2024-Thailand Chapter
1.1 What laws and codes of practice govern the advertising of medicinal products in your jurisdiction? The advertising of medicinal products in Thailand is primarily governed by the Drug Act B.E. 2510 (1967), and its amendment. In addition, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association (PReMA) has established a Code of Conduct (PReMA Code) for the ethical promotion of pharmaceutical products.
New Rules On Drug Importation For Clinical Trials Set To Take Effect In Thailand
Thailand is preparing to implement new rules on drug importation for clinical studies. The Medicines Regulation Department of Thailand's Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) first issued the Notification Re. Detailed Requirements for Drug Importation into Thailand for Clinical Studies almost a year ago, and the notification is expected to come into effect on March 1, 2024.
New Rules on Drug Importation for Clinical Trials Set to Take Effect in Thailand
Thailand is preparing to implement new rules on drug importation for clinical studies. The Medicines Regulation Department of Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) first issued the Notification Re. Detailed Requirements for Drug Importation into Thailand for Clinical Studies almost a year ago, and the notification is expected to come into effect on March 1, 2024.
Thailand: Cannabis And Hemp Business Guide - Thailand
Introduction Cannabis and hemp have been classified as category 5 narcotics under the Narcotics Act since 1979. All activities related to the plants and their derivatives had been heavily restricted until the recent rise of the movement for the legalization of cannabis for medical purposes—its first milestone being Amendment (No. 7) to the Narcotics Act, effective February 19, 2019.
Cannabis And Hemp Business Guide – Thailand - - Thailand
Introduction Cannabis and hemp have been classified as category 5 narcotics under the Narcotics Act since 1979. All activities related to the plants and their derivatives had been heavily restricted until the recent rise of the movement for the legalization of cannabis for medical purposes—its first milestone being Amendment (No. 7) to the Narcotics Act, effective February 19, 2019.
Cannabis And Hemp Business Guide – Thailand - - Thailand
Introduction Until June 9, 2022, cannabis and hemp had been classified as a category 5 narcotic under Thailand's 1979 Narcotics Act. For many years, all activities related to the plants and their derivatives was heavily restricted until regulatory liberalization began in February 2019 with an amendment to the Narcotics Act.
Digital Health In Thailand, Vietnam, And Indonesia
What does "digital health" include within each jurisdiction? Thailand: For the most part, the idea of "digital health" or "telemedicine" has generally fallen within the area of medical device regulation in Thailand.
An Overview Of Franchising Law In Southeast Asia
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. I. Introduction The popularity of the franchise business model has grown rapidly in mainland Southeast Asia in recent years, with some of the world's top brands becoming common sights in the commercial districts and shopping malls of major regional cities in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Parallel Import Enforcement In Southeast Asia
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Parallel imports-branded goods imported into a domestic market and sold there without the consent of the intellectual property (IP) owner-pose a unique challenge for IP owners.
Cannabis And Hemp Business Guide
Thailand: Cannabis And Hemp Business Guide 18 August 2021 by Alan Adcock (Bangkok) , Atthachai Homhuan (Bangkok) and San Chaithiraphant (Bangkok) Tilleke & Gibbins To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Introduction Cannabis and hemp have been classified as category 5 narcotics under the Narcotics Act since 1979.
Decriminalization Of Narcotics Clarified By Thailand's Ministry Of Public Health
Thailand: Decriminalization Of Narcotics Clarified By Thailand's Ministry Of Public Health 02 April 2021 by Alan Adcock and Pongchaiwat Jirayustienjinda Tilleke & Gibbins To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
Thailand Opens Licensing For Hemp Production, Import, Export, And Distribution
Thailand: Thailand Opens Licensing For Hemp Production, Import, Export, And Distribution 30 March 2021 by Alan Adcock , Atthachai Homhuan , Kittiya Nopparatrungroj , Pongchaiwat Jirayustienjinda , San Chaithiraphant and Vorathep Sachdev Tilleke & Gibbins To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On January 29, 2021, Thailand will begin processing applications for licenses to produce, import, export, distribute, and possess hemp (Cannabis sativa).
Tilleke & Gibbins Cannabis And Hemp Business Guide
Thailand: Tilleke & Gibbins Cannabis And Hemp Business Guide 16 March 2021 by Alan Adcock , Atthachai Homhuan and San Chaithiraphant Tilleke & Gibbins To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Attorneys in Tilleke & Gibbins' regulatory affairs team have updated the Cannabis and Hemp Business Guide - Thailand, a primer on the rapidly developing cannabis industry in Thailand.
Decriminalization of Narcotics Clarified by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health | Lexology
Thailand
December 21 2020 As we continue to await the Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA)’s promulgation of its medical cannabis application guidelines, the Thai Ministry of Public Health (TMoPH) has helpfully issued several notifications to further clarify the 2019 amendment to the Narcotics Act that initially paved the way for cannabis liberalization in the kingdom.
Filing Trademark Applications Covering Cannabis Goods And Services In Thailand
Thailand: Filing Trademark Applications Covering Cannabis Goods And Services In Thailand 17 December 2020 by San Chaithiraphant , Michelle Ray-Jones and Alan Adcock Tilleke & Gibbins To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. It is strongly recommended that entities which are considering entering the Thai cannabis market file applications to protect their marks and patents in Thailand as soon as possible.
The Risk of Trade Secret Misappropriation during Work-from-Home Arrangements | Lexology
Thailand
September 1 2020 While we’ve all seen how quickly life has changed during the pandemic, from a business and HR angle the possibility of intellectual property misappropriation and theft occasioned by work-from-home policies may not yet be clear to many.
Thailand Issues Restrictions on Unfair Trade Practices in Franchise Businesses | Lexology
Thailand
December 24 2019 On December 6, 2019, the Notification Regarding the Guidelines for the Consideration of Unfair Trade Practices in Franchise Businesses was issued to prevent franchisors from adopting overly restrictive and unfair contractual conditions that are deemed to potentially cause damage to franchisees. The notification will become effective on February 4, 2020.
Trademarks and Thailand’s new medicinal cannabis sector
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Trademarks and Thailand’s new medicinal cannabis sector
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Competition law considerations for licensing agreements in Thailand | Lexology
Competition law issues Restrictions on trade Are practices that potentially restrict trade prohibited or otherwise regulated in your jurisdiction? The Trade Competition Act prohibits or otherwise limits practices that potentially restrict competition. The Trade Competition Act was amended in 2017 and the new Act came into force on 5 October 2017.
Licensing in Thailand | Lexology
Use the Lexology Getting the Deal Through tool to compare the answers in this article with those from other jurisdictions. Overview Restrictions Are there any restrictions on the establishment of a business entity by a foreign licensor or a joint venture involving a foreign licensor and are there any restrictions against a foreign licensor entering into a licence agreement without establishing a subsidiary or branch office?
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