Co-hosted by ICC China Intellectual Property Commission, Tilleke & Gibbins and CCPIT Patent & Trademark Law Office, the webinar focused on Southeast Asian trademark registration and protection was held on October 26th, 2021, brought together nearly a hundred of participants from industries, law firms and IP agencies at home and abroad.
Mr. Bo Li, director of domestic trademark department of CCPIT Patent & Trademark Law Office, presided over the webinar. Mr. Zhongqi Zhou, vice president of CCPIT Patent & Trademark Law Office, and Ms. Darani Vachanavuttivong, co-managing partner of Tilleke & Gibbins, attended the webinar and addressed opening remarks. Mr. Zhou highlighted the important position of Southeast Asian in the Silk Road Economic Belt. China and ASEAN have established a high-level economic and trade partnership with steady growth of two-way investment. China and Thailand have both ratified the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP). We look forward to the implementation of the agreement to facilitate trade and investment between China and ASEAN.
Ms. Sher Hann Chua, consultant of Tilleke & Gibbins, and Mr. Yuncheng Li, senior trademark attorney from CCPIT Patent & Trademark Law Office, presented to the webinar reporting the legal provisions and practices change related to trademark registration and protection in Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries, provided practical tips on successful protection of trademarks in the area.