Recommended by clients for their ‘in-depth technical knowledge’ and ’professional services’, Baker McKenzie LLP’s dynamic IP practice offers the full gamut of services, including trade mark portfolio management, patents, enforcement, commercial IP and digital media and copyright work. Operating across pharma, technology, and a diverse array of other sectors, the team provides IP advice to global leaders, start-ups, SMEs and individual investors. Nont Horayangura helms the firm’s trade mark, digital media and copyright, enforcement and transactional teams, while Abe Sun heads up the patent practice. Pattaraphan Paiboon and Kritiyanee Buranatrevedhya strengthen the practice with their expertise in IP commercial matters. Other key contacts in the group include Dhiraphol Suwanprateep and Say Sujintaya.
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Testimonials
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‘Baker McKenzie LLP, led by partner Abe Sun, has a strong patent team with expertise across a wide range of cutting edge and complex technologies. The quality of the advice is exceptional.’
‘Abe Sun is one of the best patent practitioners we've worked with and is highly recommended. Abe is highly knowledgeable in complex technologies, able to provide commercially sound advice and strategies, and always goes an extra mile to help the business achieve their objectives.’
‘They provide comprehensive services throughout the entire trade mark life cycle (trade mark creation, protection, and commercialisation). We trust in their strong knowledge, accountability, and professional services while all of their staff are very friendly and always reachable.'
'The team has a great system to record our overseas trade marks. We can rest assured that our trade mark portfolio is well-managed and monitored. The team is a reliable partner for our all trade mark-related needs.’
‘Baker Mckenzie LLP's strength lies in their in-depth technical knowledge and ability to convert highly technical material into simple and digestible information for the client.'
‘Abe Sun is a superstar in patents, software, OSS and all technology related matters. His client management skills are impeccable and he is always available to provide counsel for matters involving innovation, collaboration and technology.’
‘Kritiyanee Buranatrevedhya had abundant knowledge of IP commercialisation, which is considered rare in this country. This knowledge can lead to improving clients' business, as well as the country's economic development as a whole.’
'Their reputation as a leading firm in intellectual property, technology and data privacy matters is well deserved and my experience working with them was wholly positive. We will continue to work with Baker McKenzie going forward as time and again they have demonstrated their ability to meet our needs efficiently and professionally.'
Key clients
- Abbott Products Operation AG
- Four Seasons Hotels
Work highlights
- Handled trade mark registration and appeal of a new mark, achieving a rare, favorable decision in the process for Abbott Products Operation AG.
- Advised Four Seasons Hotels on a project involving licensing of its trade marks to overseas subsidiaries and the preparation of relevant agreements.
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Nont Horayangura, Abe Sun, Pattaraphan Paiboon, Kritiyanee Buranatrevedhya