Cambodia has introduced a new law and subsequent regulations which categorize all taxpayers into one of three classes based on criteria relating to their size. Each class has a different annual patent tax (a type of annual business registration tax), which is payable on every business activity of the company. The classes and criteria, as well as their fees, are set out in the following table:

Recent headlines in Thailand and abroad have drawn attention to a spate of high-profile cases involving insider trading and the inadequate punitive action that follows. Many have called into question the efficacy of sanctions imposed by the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to deter insider trading. This article will look at the law surrounding insider trading in Thailand, how it is enforced, and whether the law is effective.

IP enforcement in Vietnam saw continued development in the past year. As we have reported previously, 2014 saw several breakthrough cases in patent infringement, domain name dispute resolution and other areas. In 2015, the law continued to evolve as more and more complex questions arose.

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.