Myanmar’s general election, which took place on November 8, was the first nationwide vote since the military junta’s dissolution in 2011. It was also the first poll contested by opposition party the National League for Democracy (NLD) in 25 years. Rapid economic reforms since 2011 have resulted in enormous growth opportunities. With the NLD winning a sweeping majority in both houses of parliament, the country now enters a transitional phase with the quasi-civilian government gradually transferring power to the NLD.

The latest edition of Patent Litigation  provides an overview of patent disputes in 29 jurisdictions worldwide, including how patent infringement is assessed, the conditions for a declaratory judgment, invalidation proceedings, preliminary relief, and enforcement options. The Vietnam chapter of the guide, presented in a Q&A format, was written by attorneys at Tilleke & Gibbins.

Patent Litigation, published by Practical Law Company, provides a high-level overview of patent disputes, including patent infringement, conditions for a declaratory judgment, invalidation proceedings, preliminary relief, and enforcement options. The guide, presented in a Q&A format, covers 29 jurisdictions and has a chapter on the Unified Patent Court.The Thailand chapter of the guide, coauthored by partner Nandana Indananda and consultant Siraprapha Rungpry at Tilleke & Gibbins, discusses the following subjects in detail:

A new mandatory health care scheme will be introduced in Cambodia that will require all employers to implement a state-backed health insurance program for their employees, and eventually their spouses and children, as well as National Social Security Fund (NSSF) members who are currently receiving work-related disability allowance.

The Asean Economic Community (AEC) officially came into force on December 31, 2015, ushering in promises of change that businesses should adequately prepare for. Among these preparations is the resolute need to protect your intellectual property and be aware of any potential pitfalls. In this article, we discuss brand protection in the AEC and other issues important to brand owners.

The 2015/16 edition of Employment and Employee Benefits  gives an overview of employment and employee benefits law in 30 jurisdictions around the world. Nwe Oo, attorney-at-law, and Shalini Ghosh, consultant, in Tilleke & Gibbins’ Yangon office, coauthored the Myanmar chapter of the guide. The chapter provides high-level analyses of the following subjects, among other topics:

Employment and Employee Benefits, published by Practical Law Company, provides a high-level overview of employment and employee benefits law in 30 jurisdictions worldwide.

The Guide to Doing Business in Thailand, published by Tilleke & Gibbins in association with Lex Mundi, provides a comprehensive overview of the legal and business environment for investors entering the Thai market. In particular, it covers topics such as the current political climate, investment incentives, financial facilities, exchange controls, import and export regulations, establishing and operating a business, labor and employment, tax, and immigration requirements. The guide provides an invaluable primer for investors new to Thailand.