Registering trademark licences
Under the Trademark Act, licence agreements must be in writing and registered with the Department of Intellectual Property.
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Trademark licence agreements must be registered with the Department of Intellectual Property. Franchise agreements should set scope, standards, fees and termination and avoid restrictions that breach competition law.
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Trademark licence agreements must be registered with the Department of Intellectual Property. Franchise agreements should set scope, standards, fees and termination and avoid restrictions that breach competition law.
This page explains licence and franchise agreement issues. General information under Thai law; not legal advice on your situation.
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Scope
Define goods, services, territory, term, exclusivity and sub-licensing.
Standards and audit
Set manuals, quality standards and audit rights to protect the mark.
Fees and tax
Royalties paid abroad may be subject to withholding tax under law and tax treaties; check with the Revenue Department.
Competition
Unfair restrictive terms may breach the Trade Competition Act and the competition commission's franchise guidelines.
Termination
Set termination grounds, cessation of use, return of manuals and sell-off of stock.
Frequently asked questions
- Must licences be registered?
- Trademark licences must be registered with the DIP.
- Is there a franchise law?
- Contract, IP law and competition guidelines apply.
- Withholding on foreign royalties?
- Possibly; check law and treaties.
- Exclusive territories?
- Yes, without unfair restriction of competition.
- After termination?
- Stop using the mark and return materials.
- How can I obtain the service charges?
- Send the draft or facts for scope review and request a written quotation. Government charges such as stamp duty or registration fees are shown separately at official rates.
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