Wish to register a simple trademark... Just 3 letters. Any suggestions where to start appreciated?

Give the Ministry of Commerce a try:

http://www2.moc.go.th/main.php?filename=index_design4

They are responsible for the registration of Trademarks and logos.

The site is only in Thai!

opalhort

and now its in english:)

http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http://www2.moc.go.th/main.php%3Ffilename%3Dindex_design4&sl=th&tl=en

Bill, translate Google is great in many ways but it won't translate the selection buttons needed to find the info the OP asked for.

opalhort

Give the Ministry of Commerce a try:

http://www2.moc.go.th/main.php?filename=index_design4

They are responsible for the registration of Trademarks and logos.

The site is only in Thai!

opalhort

Even without the Google translate provided by another member there is an English icon in the top right hand corner, I know you're probably denying that flag at this point these days but commonly it refers to an English version.... Anyway thanks for the information it's amazing how many times something I was just considering and would like to have info on pops up here in short order on the given topic :jap: ..

Edited July 2, 201016 yr by WarpSpeed

Yes WarpSpeed there is an English version. Give it a try and see what they offer.

It is mostly aimed at foreign investment.

As with many Thai government websites the English version very seldom reflects the current info provided on their Thai version.

The OP requires info which is certainly not available in the English version.

opalhort

I agree.. Just having a little jab is all..

http://www.siamtrademark.com/faqs.html

http://www.siamtrademark.com/faqs.html

Thanks. Useful info. Now I have to find out possible cost.

It is possible to register a trademark that contains only 3 letters.

First, you need to verify that the trademark that you are considering has not already been registered as a trademark with the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP).

If the Trademark that you select is a recognized word with a meaning or definition (e.g. TEA or CAR) there is an obligation that the applicant must take into consideration that:

1. The word must not reflect a description and/or the quality of the product (e.g. Sticky Glue).

2. The word must not be interpret or related to geographic criteria (e.g. SAMUI [as in Koh Samui], or TAK [as in a province called Tak]).

3. If the word is a common word (e.g. CAN), you would be requested to waive your protection in terms of the wording, but you would still be protected in the designing of the logo aspect.

It should be noted that upon the submission of the application, you are also required to specify the business activities, product, sectors and/or industry that you would like your trademark to be protected. The government fees will be calculated on the types/number of business activities, product, sectors/industry at the rate of 1,000 Baht per category.

The entire process takes about six months to one year from the date of filing. However trademark protection is retroactive to the day the application was filed.

The applicant or his/her agent must have a fixed place of business with an address in Thailand. Non-resident applicants may only resister trademarks by appointing an agent, who is a Thai resident, and granting him/her a power of attorney.

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It is possible to register a trademark that contains only 3 letters.

First, you need to verify that the trademark that you are considering has not already been registered as a trademark with the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP).

If the Trademark that you select is a recognized word with a meaning or definition (e.g. TEA or CAR) there is an obligation that the applicant must take into consideration that:

1. The word must not reflect a description and/or the quality of the product (e.g. Sticky Glue).

2. The word must not be interpret or related to geographic criteria (e.g. SAMUI [as in Koh Samui], or TAK [as in a province called Tak]).

3. If the word is a common word (e.g. CAN), you would be requested to waive your protection in terms of the wording, but you would still be protected in the designing of the logo aspect.

It should be noted that upon the submission of the application, you are also required to specify the business activities, product, sectors and/or industry that you would like your trademark to be protected. The government fees will be calculated on the types/number of business activities, product, sectors/industry at the rate of 1,000 Baht per category.

The entire process takes about six months to one year from the date of filing. However trademark protection is retroactive to the day the application was filed.

The applicant or his/her agent must have a fixed place of business with an address in Thailand. Non-resident applicants may only resister trademarks by appointing an agent, who is a Thai resident, and granting him/her a power of attorney.

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Any idea of approximate cost... Business is in the school area.