Thailand

Firm overview

About Us

Rouse was established in the UK in 1990, and is recognised as a global Intellectual Property leader operating as a closely integrated network with more than 1000 people working out of 43 offices in 19 countries.

We focus exclusively on IP, from strategic consulting, patents and trade marks through to domain names, copyright, designs and geographical indications. And we’re experts in providing services for each stage of their life cycle.

We have a deep understanding of all jurisdictions around the world and a strong focus on more challenging markets such as Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Russia. Most importantly, we’re passionate about IP and enjoy working with clients who share that passion. We put clients at the heart of our business and build long standing relationships. From large multinationals that want our scale, quality and professionalism, to start ups that value our entrepreneurial spirit, the companies we work with come from a broad range of sectors with diverse business interests and needs.

The Rouse Difference

Rouse prides itself on its quality and professionalism, but we have also always dared to be different. We don’t believe that all firms should be the same. That’s why we’ll always challenge the traditional way of doing things if we think another way is better.

It also means we don’t just advise on the law - in many countries we help define and shape it. We have a practical, pragmatic and “unstuffy” approach, with teams of professionals who work closely together across functions and geographical borders in a non-hierarchical, creative and results-oriented environment.

Rouse people are full of energy and enthusiasm. We are passionate about IP, our business and our people, and we genuinely enjoy what we do. We believe that having fun provides a happier, more productive working environment.

The Rouse Network

“International reach, local expertise”

Whatever your needs, in whatever country, we have either an established Rouse office or a long standing relationship with a local firm.

All our offices have both local and international experts that have bilingual capability. Where we don’t have an office we have a relationship with a local firm that we believe offers the best service for our clients and is the best fit for the Rouse culture and and the best service for our clients. Working with Rouse internationally means you can have one point of contact as well as a team of people around the world supporting you in the necessary jurisdictions.

The Rouse Network consists of local subsidiaries of Rouse International Limited and closely aligned but independent firms which work seamlessly together on engagements. Which elements of work are done by which entity depends entirely on the country in which work is carried out, in compliance with relevant legal and regulatory provisions.

Firm overview

Baker McKenzie Bangkok’s Intellectual Property team stands as Thailand’s leading IP law firm, comprising over 25 IP lawyers and more than 30 dedicated support staff. The team advises high-profile international and domestic clients and plays a key role in shaping Thailand’s IP regulatory and legislative landscape. Our group has been well established for more than 40 years, and we have often looked to develop home-grown talent, reflected in the careers of our current partners, who have practiced in the group for a combined 30 years.

Our IP practice provides market-leading trademark portfolio management and enforcement services, as well as a full range of patent, copyright, media, online advisory, and commercial IP services. Not only do we offer exceptionally strong trademark, copyright, and patent services, but we also have unparalleled industry knowledge in the relevant areas of Healthcare & Life Sciences; Consumer Goods & Retail; Financial Services; Industrials, Manufacturing & Transportation; and Technology, Media & Telecoms, where we have specialists in the industry. 

At a global level, we operate on six continents. Our firm is comprised of more than 70 offices in over 40 countries. Each local office is staffed primarily with local practitioners, meaning that in addition to leading legal advice, we also have deep understanding of local business culture and practices. We offer unparalleled value-added services, along with a dedicated Intellectual Property Support Unit (IPSU) in Manila, which allows clients to access our services 24/7.

Firm overview

Recognised as one of Thailand's leading intellectual property law firms, Ananda Intellectual Property is an award winning patent and trademark practice renowned for its expertise in intellectual property litigation, prosecution and strategic IP counselling.

The firm has been consistently recognised by the world's leading legal directories and publications, including:

- Legal 500 Asia Pacific – Ranked among Thailand's leading Intellectual Property firms since 2020, with continued recognition in the upper tiers of the market.
- Chambers Asia-Pacific – Ranked for Intellectual Property in Thailand, with Franck Fougere recognised as a leading practitioner.
- World Trademark Review (WTR 1000) – Gold-ranked firm for trademark prosecution and enforcement in Thailand.
- Asia IP – Recognised as a Tier 1 firm for Trademark Prosecution and Trademark Contentious work in Thailand.
- Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific – Winner of the 2019 IP Impact Case of the Year for one of Thailand's landmark patent litigation matters.
- Asia Business Law Journal – Recipient of the 2026 Thailand Law Firm Award for Intellectual Property Litigation.

The firm is led by Thai, American and European partners and supported by a team of highly qualified 
professionals combining deep local knowledge with extensive regional and international experience.

With a team of 18 patent attorneys, trademark attorneys and IP litigators, Ananda Intellectual Property provides comprehensive intellectual property services across the full lifecycle of innovation. The firm has extensive experience in the prosecution, protection and enforcement of patents, trademarks, industrial designs and copyrights in Thailand and through coordinated international filing strategies worldwide.

Beyond registration and prosecution, the firm's practice encompasses IP portfolio management, licensing and commercial agreements, IP investigations, enforcement and litigation, IP valuation, due diligence and strategic advisory services. This integrated approach enables clients to protect, commercialise and maximise the value of their intellectual property assets both in Thailand and across international markets.

Ananda Intellectual Property advises a diverse portfolio of domestic and multinational clients operating in sectors including automotive, electric vehicles, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, information technology, software, artificial intelligence, consumer goods, luxury brands, cosmetics, manufacturing and fashion.

The firm manages more than 13,000 intellectual property matters for clients ranging from innovative start-ups to Fortune 500 companies and is regularly entrusted with some of Thailand's most complex patent and trademark disputes.

Firm overview

Domnern Somgiat & Boonma (DS&B) is a respected law firm specializing in intellectual property (IP) law that provides clients with both prosecution and enforcement services. The firm has an unmatched team of over 130 members, each with exceptional expertise in their respective fields, from award-winning lawyers holding leadership roles in local and international legal associations, to patent agents, litigators, scientists, and engineers. Client matters are analyzed from all relevant perspectives, and challenges are overcome at every stage of the IP process. Diverse industry expertise includes: fashion and luxury goods, Food & Beverage, computer software, technology and online platforms, financial services, automotive, electronics, construction, real estate, pharmaceuticals, and hospitality.

Founded in 1947, DS&B has more than 70 years' experience in delivering innovative services for IP protection. This is particularly important for the evolving digital environment - in Thailand and globally.

Trademark, Patent, Copyright Practices

Our Trademark team provides clients with advisory, clearance, search, filing, prosecution and renewal services. These specialists represent approximately one-third of the world's top brands, and manage opposition, cancellation, pre-litigation and litigation cases, with responsibility for maintaining trademark registrations after application approval. For Patents, our unique team includes attorneys, scientists and engineers. Attention to detail prior to submission is of primary importance, with team members understanding that success depends on detailed analysis of the how and why of word choices. DS&B is Thailand's leading firm for patent applications filed by foreign parties. Currently in Thailand, copyright protection occurs automatically as work is created, so DS&B advises on how owners manage diverse aspects of their work and commercialization.

Litigation

The firm's Litigation team is well-known for pioneering precedent-setting lawsuits. Services include: negotiations, mediations, lawsuits and arbitrations. These specialists are experienced in handling complex matters, particularly administrative contracts, multi-faceted financial transactions, consumer protection issues, and computer crimes.

Enforcement

Effective enforcement actions are critical for IP protection, and DS&B arranges police raids against manufacturers, distributors and retailers of counterfeit goods, as well as managing criminal and / or civil court cases. Successful actions are supported by strong relationships with Thailand's Economic Crime Division (ECD), and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI). Customs seizures are another area of enforcement expertise.

DS&B has three guiding principles: Service Quality, Customer Care / Insightful Relationship Management, and Continuing Recognition for IP Expertise. Recent recognition includes: Band 1 IP Firm-Thailand, by Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific 2023; Tier I Patents, Trademarks, Copyright Firm-Thailand, by Asia IP 2022; Outstanding IP Firm-Thailand, by asialaw 2022; Gold Ranked IP Firm-Thailand, by WTR 1000 2022; Trademark Contentious / Prosecution, by IP STARS 2021, and Thailand Copyright Law Firm of the Year, by Global Law Experts 2021.

DS&B's legal team is recognized for thinking outside the box - and for developing innovative, precedent-setting, and practical solutions. Every lawyer maintains high, international standards for expertise and reliability, in support of the firm's motto: Trusted Partner. True Protection. And, for all team members - there is an understanding that in the legal profession, nothing is more valuable than trustworthiness.