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Ananda Intellectual Property Offices
16th Floor, Unit A1, Bubhajit Building
No. 20 North Sathorn Road, Silom, Bangrak
Bangkok 10500
Thailand
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Ananda Intellectual Property > The Legal 500 Rankings
Thailand > Intellectual property Tier 2
A practice that routinely handles IP strategy, portfolio management and litigation, Ananda Intellectual Property's capabilities extend across a multitude of sectors, from IT and electronics to consumer goods and fashion. The practice is jointly led by managing partner Franck Fougere, Kritchakorn Nimwenai, Patthawarat Jungjinjaroen, Monnat Theerachat and Nuttakorn Sorakun. Nimwenai and Jungjinjaroen bolster the practice with their trade mark expertise, while Theerachat spearheads the patent offering, with demonstrable experience in the life sciences sector, and Sorakun handles IP litigation cases.Practice head(s):
Franck Fougere; Kritchakorn Nimwenai; Patthawarat Jungjinjaroen; Monnat Theerachat; Nuttakorn Sorakun
Testimonials
‘Very responsive and professional staff. Experts in their subject matter.’
‘Kritchakorn Nimwenai is our go-to lawyer for trade mark matters in Thailand. Highly recommended.’
‘The quality of their service is impeccable, they are always within our requested deadlines.’
‘Responsive and trustworthy advice.’
‘They have a great team. I can call them for tricky matters to discuss the issues. I feel like l am getting terrific advice.’
‘Kritchakorn Nimwenai is our main contact. He’s always there for us when we need any consultation or advice. Even when he can’t give us any answer right away, he’ll find out and get back to us in no time.’
‘Ananda IP is a team of experts dedicated to finding individual and smart solutions for each client.’
‘We work closely with Franck Fougere who handles the task that we bring to him by carefully analysing the current situation, in-depths discussion of possible solutions and translation of the agreed strategy.’
Key clients
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Beijing Douyin Information Service Co., Ltd.
Great Wall Motor
Jeeter
Kanha
InBev
Moderna
Bausch + Lomb
Cartier
IKEA
Pearl Abyss
KAKAO
Krolk GmbH
SHOEfabrik Co. Ltd
Fred Paris
BLVCK PARIS
Scrub Daddy
BAKEIP
Paradoxe Beverages
DKSH
TDK
Tymphany Acoustic Technology
Panasonic
L’OREAL (Enforcement)
OPPO
Mega Lifesciences
Unicharm
YG entertainment
SM entertainment
Nai Lert group
Kubota Corporation
Hexal
Sephora
Yonex
Perfumist
Indorama
Ampverse
Sandoz
Suzuki
Saint-Gobain
Landmark group
Honda
Elephant parade
Dr. Reddy’s
Amgen
Paul
Hutchinson
Goldway Enterprises
Cold Stone
AXA
OXO Chemie (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.
Circurre Pty Ltd
Global Chemical Co.,Ltd.
Stamex technology co. Ltd
Work highlights
- Represented and provided strategies for trademark prosecutions for clients in the innovative fields such as NFT and Cryptocurrencies (Alpaca Finance, Elephant Parade), Cannabis (Jeeter, Kanha), Metaverse (Kwangya), platform (PINKOI), and E-sports (Ampverse).
- Represented and managed client’s patent portfolio in various fields such as automotive (Great Wall Motor Co., Ltd.), pharmaceutical (OXO Chemie (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.), consumer goods (Unicharm) etc. We advised client on the prosecution strategy as well as providing technical advice and amended the claims to overcome examiner’s objections in various jurisdictions.
- Represented our client, Exclusive Intertrade Corporation Company Limited, in filing appeal before the Trademark Board and won against BENELLI Q. J. SRL (represented by Tilleke & Gibbins) and Pirelli & C. S.p.A. (represented by Domnern Somgiat & Boonma Law Office Ltd).
Ananda Intellectual Property > Firm Profile
Recognised as one of Thailand’s top tier IP practices, Ananda Intellectual Property is a leading and award-winning patent and trademark attorney firm with specific expertise in IP litigation.
Ananda IP is directed and managed by Thai, American and European partners and is supported with high-calibre talent and collaborators with strong local, regional and international expertise.
With a team of 18 IP attorneys and IP litigators, Ananda IP excels in outstanding and unique experience in prosecuting intellectual property rights worldwide covering trademarks, patents, designs and copyright.
Our practice further includes strategic portfolio management, IP investigation, IP litigation, IP valuation and contracts which enables our clients to benefit from a full range of IP services in Thailand and internationally. Our clients include local and international companies in various fields of industry including in automotive, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, information technologies and software, cosmetics, consumer goods and fashion.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Trade mark prosecution | Kritchakorn Nimwenai | ||
Trade mark prosecution | Hathaichanok Limpattanakul | ||
Trade mark prosecution | Krit Sonsophon | ||
Trade mark prosecution | Kamollak Thirapatpibul | ||
Trade mark prosecution | Aimi Wangpibul | ||
Trademark prosecution | Prasita Monkhai | ||
IP litigation (patent) | Nuttakorn Sorakun | ||
IP litigation (patent) | Chao Wongsingha | ||
IP litigation (patent) | Franck Fougere | ||
Patent prosecution | Patthawarat Jungjinjaraoen | ||
Patent prosecution | Dr. Monnat Theerachat | ||
Patent prosecution | Dr. Wasinee Khuntawee | ||
Patent prosecution | Plaifon Pornpunyalert | ||
Patent prosecution | Parawee Grorara | ||
Patent prosecution | Nichaporn Parkpien | ||
IP contracts | Prathana Knapp | ||
IP management | Woralux Teansawad |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Franck Fougere | Managing Partner | View Profile | |
Miss Parawee Grorara | Patent Paralegal | View Profile | |
Mr Patthawarat Jungjinjaroen | Partner – Patent Department | View Profile | |
Dr Wasinee Khuntawee | Senior Patent Scientist | View Profile | |
Miss Hathaichanok Limpattanakul | Senior Trademark Attorney | View Profile | |
Mr Kritchakorn Nimwenai | Partner – Trademark Department | View Profile | |
Miss Nichaporn Parkpien | Junior Patent Lawyer | View Profile | |
Miss Plaifon Pornpunyalert | Patent Agent / Intellectual Property Consultant | View Profile | |
Mr Krit Sonsophon | Trademark Attorney | View Profile | |
Dr Monnat Theerachat | Manager and Senior Patent Agent (Life Sciences) | View Profile | |
Miss Kamollak Thirapatpibul | Trademark Attorney | View Profile | |
Mr Danai Triamchanchuchai | Partner | View Profile | |
Miss Aimi Wangpibul | Trademark Attorney | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 18Languages
Chinese English French German Thai KoreanMemberships
INTA (International Trademark Association) APAA (Asian Patent Attorneys Association) AIPA IPAT (Intellectual Property Association of Thailand) APRAM (Association des Praticiens du Droit des Marques et des Modèles) ASEAN IPAOther
Contacts : Kritchakorn Nimwenai Contacts : Patthawarat Jungjinjaraoen Contacts : Franck FougereClient Testimonials
CLIENT: Emmanuelle Limouzy
COMPANY/FIRM: Marchais & Associés
TESTIMONIAL: We have been working for several years with ANANDA and have always found the team extremely efficient : they are business orientated, very responsive and creative with their solutions. Both Franck Fougere and Kritchakorn Nimwenai perfectly know the Thai market and provide excellent advice : true partners for their client, which they help navigate the sometimes-tricky local paths !
CLIENT: Karen Abraham
COMPANY/FIRM: Shearn Delamore & Co.
TESTIMONIAL: Ananda Intellectual Property has shown great capability and credibility in providing their services to our clients in Malaysia. Their work, be it advice or IP prosecution, have been of quality which results in positive and satisfactory feedback from our clients. The advice is always strategic and precise and that’s what our clients look for and are happy with. Our firms have been working together for over 6 years and we look forward to continuing our business relationship with Ananda for many years to come!
CLIENT: Jörg Flemmig
COMPANY/FIRM: OXO Chemie (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. and OXO Translational Science GmbH
TESTIMONIAL: We have been collaborating with Ananda Intellectual Property for many years and highly appreciate their professional IP management services. AIP always shows a strong dedication to our demands and develops client-specific solutions. Both the professionalism of the Ananda team as well as their excellent connection to manifold partners help us to find successful and straightforward strategies, both in regard to IP protection and business development. We are looking forward to continue our successful journey with AIP.
CLIENT: Spring Chang
COMPANY/FIRM: Chang Tsi & Partners
TESTIMONIAL: Chang Tsi & Partners began working with Ananda Intellectual Property in 2011. The main focus of our cooperation is handling trademark prosecution and enforcement cases. Ananda Intellectual Property is highly professional and responsive, and we have had a positive working relationship with them. The quality of their service is excellent, and they always meet our deadlines. The team at Ananda Intellectual Property is knowledgeable and experienced in trademark law, making them a valuable partner for handling complex cases. They provide personalized attention to each of their clients, ensuring that their needs and goals are met in a timely
and effective manner. Overall, Ananda Intellectual Property is a highly reputable and trustworthy firm that consistently delivers exceptional results for their clients
CLIENT: Ross Clark
COMPANY/FIRM: Davies Collison Cave
TESTIMONIAL: DCC has a long history with working with the IP firms in Thailand to file and prosecute patent, design and TM applications. Of more recent years, DCC has developed an excellent working relationship with Ananda IP. Primarily, this is because of Ananda’s high quality work, responsiveness and friendly attitude.
International Capabilities
Ananda Intellectual Property (AIP) is a dynamic, focused and strategic boutique intellectual property law firm located in Bangkok. Our firm is directed and managed by Thai, American and European partners and is supported with high-caliber talent and collaborators with strong local, regional and international expertise. Our clients include some of the biggest multinational corporations from Europe, China, Japan, the USA, India, UAE and Southeast Asia in various fields of industry such as information technologies and software, consumer goods, fashion, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and electronics etc.
AIP has been internationally recognized as one of Thailand’s top Intellectual Property law firms since 2015 and was awarded Top Tier 3 years in a row (Legal500 2020, 2021 and 2022). In 2019, our firm won the Asia Benchmark Litigation Award (IP Impact case of the year) for having handled Thailand’s largest patent litigation case.
Over the years, our firm has built a strong legal network with other top law firms around the world to provide our clients with a reliable and high-quality service globally. Our legal network spans over 50 jurisdictions and across 6 continents. To build and maintain our strong network, our firm is an active member of many international associations namely the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) and International Trademark Association (INTA).
For over a decade, our firm has a partnership with ORBIS, a well-established corporate law firm and accounting firm ORBIS with offices in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Manila, and Singapore. This partnership aims to provide our clients with comprehensive legal services which extend beyond IP.
Our Managing Partner, Franck Fougere has been internationally recognized as Thailand’s top IP practitioner by Asia Business Law Journal, Legal 500, and Asia Law, as well as receiving ILO Client Choice award for best patent practitioner in Thailand. Our lawyers have also been internationally recognized as Thailand IP rising star.
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