Domnern Somgiat & Boonma’s intellectual property practice (IP) is one of Thailand’s most active and diverse, including 135 full-time professionals and 45 technical experts. The team is said to handle about one-eighth of all trade mark applications and half of the patent applications filed by foreign companies in Thailand. The group’s patent and trade mark management extends into Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. In enforcement, litigation is the practice’s specialty. Bolstered by strong relationships with the Economic Crime Investigation Division and the Department of Special Investigation, the team represents global brands across industries, including automotive (Mercedes-Benz), apparel (Calvin Klein), and food and beverage (Nestlé). Nathapong Tongkaew and Chalermphong Jitkuntivong won a service mark infringement case for HDN Development in the Supreme Court.
