IP Training For Innovative Entrepreneurs

Date and Time: 20-21 July 2017

Place: Anantara Siam Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

Organized by
USPTO Global Intellectual Property Academy
National Innovation Agency (Public Organization)
Licensing Executives Society Thailand

Program Schedule

Day 1: Thursday, July 20, 2017

8:30-8:50 Registration/Coffee and Tea
8:50-9:00 Welcome/Opening Remarks
TBD, Representative from the U.S. Embassy, Bangkok, Thailand
Representative from the National Innovation Agency
Representative from LES Thailand
9:00-10:30 Session 1: Branding and Trademark Strategy
• Trademark protection and registration strategy
• Brand development and management
Speakers: Mr. Sukhprem Sachdecha, Partner, Satyapon & Partners
Representative from Apple (Thailand) – TBC
10:30-10:45 Coffee/Tea Break
10:45-12:15 Session 2: Patent and Industrial Design Protection and Strategy
• Legal protection regarding patent and industrial design
• Technology/R&D strategy and portfolio management
Speaker: Ms. Prabjote Busdee, Partner, Domnern Somgiat and Boonma Law Office
Assoc. Prof. Duanghathai Pentrakul, Director, Chulalongkorn IP Institute
12:15-13:30 Lunch Break
13:30-15:00 Session 3: How to Handle Your Trade Secrets
• Trade secret protection and strategy
• Security measures
Speaker: Dr. Jakkrit Kuanpoth, Of Counsel, Tilleke & Gibbins
Mr. Freddy Wee, Managing Director, Accenture (Singapore)
15:00–15:15 Coffee/Tea Break
15:15-16:45 Session 4: Copyright in Digital Age
• Legal protection regarding copyright, software and digital contents
• Corporate strategy and management of copyright, software and digital contents
Speaker: Mr. Jirawat Poomsrikaew, Public Policy and Government Relations Manager, Google (Thailand)
Mr. Desarack Teso, Director – Corporate, External & Legal Affairs, Microsoft (Thailand)
Representative from Disney (Singapore) – TBC
Representative from a leading law firm – TBC
16:45-17:00 Day 1 Conclusion / Q&A

Day 2: Friday, July 21, 2017

9:00-10:30 Session 5: Intellectual Property Contracts and Negotiation Techniques (Part 1)
• Practical issues and tips regarding IP negotiations
Speakers: Mr. Christopher Neumeyer, Special Counsel, Duane Morris & Selvam, Taiwan
10:30-10:45 Coffee/Tea Break
10:45-12:15 Session 6: Intellectual Property Contracts and Negotiation Techniques (Part 2)
• IP contract clauses and drafting techniques
Speakers: Mr. David Swain, Senior Associate, Deacons, Hong Kong
12:15-13:30 Lunch Break
13:30-15:00 Session 7: Patent Registration in Thailand and Overseas/PCT and Case Study
• Overview on patent drafting and claims
• Thai patent registration process, preparation and costs
• Overseas/PCT patent registration process, preparation and costs
• Case study on patent prosecution – do’s and don’ts
Speaker: Ms. Radeemada Mungkarndee, Ph.D., LL.B. Attorney-at-Law, Baker & McKenzie Ltd.
15:00-15:15 Coffee/Tea Break
15:15-16:45 Session 8: IP Litigation Guideline
• Overview on IP litigation in Thailand – civil and criminal procedures
• IP litigation tips and how to handle IP disputes
Speaker: Mr. Nuttaphol Arammuang, Partner, ZICO Law (Thailand)
16:45-17:00 NIA Financial Support Overview & Certification Ceremony