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Titirat Wattanachewanopakorn

Position:  Attorney - Enforcement, Intellectual Property Department

Nationality:  Thai

Languages:  Thai and English

 

Academic Qualifications:
  • 2001, LL.M. (International Legal Studies), Washington College of Law, The American University, Washington D.C., U.S.A.
  • 2000, M.S.A., Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.A.
  • 1997, LL.B., Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand

Professional Qualifications:

  • 2005, received patent attorney license
  • 2004, received lawyer's license

Other Training:

  • October-December 2004, Certificate, Intellectual Property & International Trade Law Course, Thai Bar Association
  • 2004, Practical Approaches to Arbitration in Intellectual Property & International Trade Disputes, organized by the IP&IT Court
  • October 2003, Management of Intellectual Properties in Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Mahidol University Applied and Technological Service Center
  • December 1999, SAP R/3 Enterprise Software Certificate (integrated enterprise software applications), Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.A.
  • May 1998, English Language Program for International Students Certificate, Central Michigan University, English Language Institute, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.A.

Employment:

  • October 2004-present, Attorney - Enforcement, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand
  • August 2002-September 2004, Legal Consultant, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand
  • August-October 2001, Legal Intern, International and Legal Resource Division, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.A.
  • January-April 2001, Dean's Fellow at International Legal Studies Program Office, American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Description of Major Areas of Work Handled:

  • Enforcement of intellectual property rights
  • Intellectual property registration

Publications/Presentations:

  • "Dispute of Music Redundant in Hotels, Movie Houses, Computer Programs, Patents and Trademarks" organized by the Department of Intellectual Property, Nakornsawan Province, June 23, 2008.
  • (With Edward J. Kelly), "A Guide to Anti-Counterfeiting in Thailand", Asialaw IP Review, April 2008.
  • (With Siraprapha Rungpry), "Global Guide to Anti-Counterfeiting" (Thailand chapter), World Trademark Review, April 2008.
  • (With Suebsiri Taweepon), "Protection of IPRs in the Automotive Industry", Plant Manager, April-May, 2007.
  • February 2007 update of "An Overview of Thailand's Anti-Corruption Legislation", first written by Karsta Straub and David Lyman in 2004.
  • "Mediation though the DIP's Office of Dispute Prevention and Settlement", presentation to local government officers and private sector, Udonthani Province, December 2006.
  • "Country Report of 2006 and Questionnaire", presentation to APAA Design Committee, Kaohsiung, November 2006.
  • "Case Study of Copyright Software Violation in Thailand", presentation to Overseas Vocational Training Association (OVTA) at United Nations, Bangkok, November 2006.
  • "Software Infringement Situation in Thailand", presentation to BSA members, Kuala Lumpur, September 27-30,2006.
  • "Museum of Counterfeit Goods", presentation to officers of the Royal Thai Customs Department, August 2006.
  • "SHISEIDO's Thai-Cambodian Border Market 'Talad Rong Kloua' Raids", Thailand: IP Developments (Tilleke & Gibbins' client newsletter), March 2006.
  • (With Nuttaphol Arammuang), TV presentation on "Infringement of Products in Thailand", Nhee Phan Din - Business Digest Program, UBC Channel 7, October 4, 2005.
  • (With Liza S. Leung), "Crackdown on Underground Pirated DVDs", Thailand: IP Developments (Tilleke & Gibbins' client newsletter), July 2005.
  • "Boebae Market", Thailand: IP Developments (Tilleke & Gibbins' client newsletter), May 2005.
  • "Copyright Law of Thailand", presentation at The Adobe Sales Kick-Off 2004 Thailand, Bangkok, March 12, 2004.
  • (With Edward J. Kelly), "Can a Business Method be Patented in Thailand?", Thailand: IP Developments (T&G Newsletter), March 2003. Also published in AustCham, the Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce's newsletter.
  • (With Vipa Chuenjaipanich and Woranuch Periera), "Katzarov's Manual on Industrial Property", January 2003.

Interviews:

  • Interviewed by Rungrat Luanwarawat, a freelance writer, on February 20, 2008.
  • Interviewed by Krungthep Turakij newspaper concerning the Tilleke & Gibbins' Museum of Counterfeit Goods and IP infringement in Thailand, January 24, 2008.
  • Interviewed by Erika Fry for an article in the Sunday Perspective section of Bangkok Post focusing on obscure, lesser-known products counterfeited in Thailand and their impact on the economy and legitimate producers, September 26, 2007.
  • Interviewed by Knock Knock Magazine concerning the Tilleke & Gibbins' Museum of Counterfeit Goods and IP infringement in Thailand, August 31, 2007.
  • Interviewed by International Press Services concerning Tilleke & Gibbins' Museum of Counterfeit Goods, September 13, 2006.
  • Interviewed by Kwanruen Magazine concerning Tilleke & Gibbins' Museum of Counterfeit Goods, June 2006.
  • Interviewed by TV Asahi Japan about Tilleke & Gibbins' Museum of Counterfeit Goods, June 10, 2004.
  • "The Judiciary" - Interviewed by Dr. Pimolrat Wattanahatai about Tilleke & Gibbins' Museum of Counterfeit Goods, December 2003.
  • Interviewed by Fairchild TV Canada about Tilleke & Gibbins' Museum of Counterfeit Goods, October 14, 2003.
  • Interviewed by Patcharee Soksawatmakin of Plan Motif Co., Ltd. regarding Tilleke & Gibbins' Museum of Counterfeit Goods for the guidebook, "Tour of 100 Museums in Bangkok", March 2003.

Membership:

  • Thai Bar Association
  • Lawyers Council of Thailand (formerly The Law Society of Thailand)
  • Asian Patent Attorneys Association
  • Intellectual Property Association of Thailand
  • Thammasat University Law Association

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property

E-mail:

Telephone: Intl. Dialing +66 2263 7700 Ext. 338     Local Dialing 0 2263 7700 Ext. 338

Facsimile:   Intl. Dialing +66 2263 7710     Local Dialing 0 2263 7710

(June 2008)     

 

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