Sarisa Atthakorn

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Biography

Sarisa Atthakorn is an associate in the intellectual property department at Tilleke & Gibbins’ head office in Bangkok. She provides advice to both domestic and international clients across multiple jurisdictions on a wide range of trademark matters, including trademark searches, applications, registrations, renewals, and related assessments. She also assists in IP pre-litigation matters to obtain and secure clients’ trademark rights in Thailand.

Prior to joining Tilleke & Gibbins, Sarisa worked as a trademark attorney at a leading law firm specializing in intellectual property in Thailand, where she gained extensive experience in trademark registration and enforcement matters. Sarisa graduated with an LLB from Chulalongkorn University and speaks Thai and English fluently.

Experience

Worked closely with leading multinational companies to implement effective strategies for trademark portfolio management in Thailand and overseas.
Filed trademark applications and collaborated with officials at Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property to ensure a smooth registration process for brand owners in a wide range of industries.
Represented clients in maintaining and defending their trademark portfolios through recordal of changes/assignments, oppositions, cancellations, renewals, registration of trademark and service mark license agreements, watch services, and other related actions.

ABOUT Sarisa

Practices

Intellectual Property

Location

Thailand

Languages

Thai

English

Education

LLB, Chulalongkorn University

Insights

December 15, 2023

Lex Mundi Guide to Doing Business in Thailand 2023

As part of its membership in Lex Mundi, Tilleke & Gibbins has published an updated edition of its Guide to Doing Business in Thailand for 2023. This guide outlines the key factors for starting and operating a business in the Thai market. Issues covered include: Investment incentives Financial facilities Exchange controls Import and export regulations Structures for doing business Requirements for the Establishment of a Business Operation of the Business Cessation or Termination of the Business Labor legislation, relations, and supply Tax Immigration requirements This publication is part of Lex Mundi’s Country Guides series prepared by member firms in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide. The guides serve as a useful resource for planning international business strategy and researching new markets. The full Guide to Doing Business in Thailand is available through the button below.

April 1, 2022

Thailand Legal Basics

Thailand Legal Basics, a valuable primer for foreign investors, explores all aspects of living and doing business in Thailand. Written by specialists at Tilleke & Gibbins in Bangkok, it is the only comprehensive English-language guide to the Thai legal system with a focus on the concerns of foreign business and investment.

January 13, 2022

Tilleke & Gibbins Creates IP Guides for Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam for EU-Funded Project

Intellectual property experts from Tilleke & Gibbins were engaged by ARISE+ IPR, a regional support program funded by the European Union and implemented by the European Intellectual Property Office, to craft a series of IP enforcement guides for Southeast Asian countries, aimed at raising local awareness of the importance of IP protection. The five-year, EUR 5.5 million ARISE+ IPR program supports regional integration through IP cooperation and aims to upgrade national IP systems for creation, protection, utilization, administration, and enforcement to be in line with international best practices and standards and the strategic objectives of the ASEAN Intellectual Property Rights Action Plan 2016-2025. The guides were developed by Tilleke & Gibbins’ lawyers in cooperation with the IP offices of each participating country, and cover issues related to trademarks, industrial designs, and geographical indications. Each guide was produced in a compact leaflet form in English as well as the local language, and is considered an official publication of the respective national IP office. The guides can be accessed from the ARISE+ IPR site (under “Leaflets, brochures and booklets”), or by clicking on the links below: Cambodia: English | Khmer Indonesia: English | Bahasa Indonesia Thailand: English | Thai Vietnam: English | Vietnamese

October 14, 2021

Lex Mundi Guide to Doing Business in Thailand 2021

As part of its membership in Lex Mundi, Tilleke & Gibbins has published an updated edition of its Guide to Doing Business in Thailand for 2021. This guide outlines all of the key factors for starting and operating a business in the Thai market. Issues covered include: Investment incentives Financial facilities Exchange controls Import and export regulations Structures for doing business Requirements for the Establishment of a Business Operation of the Business Cessation or Termination of the Business Labor legislation, relations, and supply Tax Immigration requirements This publication is part of Lex Mundi’s Guides to Doing Business series prepared by member firms in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide. The guides serve as a useful resource when planning an international business strategy or researching a new market.

Awards & Rankings

October 22, 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins Honored at IAM/WTR Global IP Awards 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins was named the winner in two categories at the Global IP Awards 2024, held on October 17 in London: Cambodia IP Firm of the Year Thailand Trademark Firm of the Year The Global IP Awards, launched in 2019, are compiled based on extensive research done by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) and the World Trademark Review (WTR) for their annual IAM Patent 1000 and WTR 1000 rankings, and recognize the world’s best intellectual property law firms in more than 70 countries and jurisdictions. The organizers note that “The winners are selected on the basis of a wide range of criteria relating to excellence, achievement, and market reputation, and serve as a testament to the outstanding work being undertaken by IP firms across the globe.” For more details on the awards, and to view a full list of this year’s winners, please visit the Global IP Awards 2024 website.

September 30, 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins Receives Top Honors at 2024 Managing IP and Asialaw Awards

At the joint Managing IP and Asialaw Awards on September 27, 2024, Tilleke & Gibbins was recognized with two significant firm-level honors. The firm was named Thailand Firm of the Year for the 13th time and Vietnam Firm of the Year for the 11th time. The awards, held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, celebrated firms and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional legal expertise and client service across Asia. Tilleke & Gibbins’ continued recognition in both Thailand and Vietnam reflects the firm’s consistent ability to deliver quality legal services and its leadership in the intellectual property and commercial sectors. In addition to these firm awards, Charunun Sathitsuksomboon, partner in the Bangkok office, received the Thailand Female Lawyer of the Year award, acknowledging her significant contributions to the legal profession and her outstanding client work over the past year. More information on the winners of the Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards can be found here, and a complete list of Asialaw Awards 2024 winners and nominees is available here.

September 12, 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins Recognized in Asialaw 2024 Rankings

Tilleke & Gibbins has once again secured impressive rankings in the recently released Asialaw 2024 rankings. The firm has maintained its position as a top legal service provider across multiple jurisdictions, earning a total of 39 rankings in practice and industry groups, 19 of which are in the highest tiers. The firm’s performance continues to reflect its exceptional client service and legal expertise across Southeast Asia. Tilleke & Gibbins is recognized in all available categories for Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand, demonstrating the firm’s strong presence across the region. In the individual rankings, 22 of the firm’s practitioners have been recognized, including three notable promotions and three new entries: Charunun Sathitsuksomboon (Thailand), newly ranked as a Notable Practitioner for Corporate and M&A. Linh Thi Mai Nguyen (Vietnam), promoted to Distinguished Practitioner for Intellectual Property. Loc Xuan Le (Vietnam), promoted to Elite Practitioner for Intellectual Property. Niti Muangkote (Laos), a new entry as a Rising Star for Banking and Finance. Prisna Sungwanna (Laos), newly ranked as a Distinguished Practitioner for Corporate and M&A and Banking & Finance. Suebsiri Taweepon (Thailand), promoted to Distinguished Practitioner for Intellectual Property and Technology and Telecommunications. Client feedback remains a key component of the Asialaw rankings, with Tilleke & Gibbins earning high praise for its responsiveness and commercial awareness. The firm’s sector-specific knowledge also continues to stand out, with clients expressing their appreciation of the firm’s understanding of their businesses’ operational contexts. For more details and to browse the full rankings, please visit the Asialaw website.

July 19, 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins Nominated for Six Asialaw Awards 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins has been shortlisted for six awards at the Asialaw Awards 2024. The nominations highlight the firm’s outstanding performance and leadership in Southeast Asia’s legal landscape. The firm has received the following nominations: Regional Corporate/M&A Firm of the Year Cambodia Firm of the Year Laos Firm of the Year Thailand Firm of the Year In addition to the firm nominations, two individuals from Tilleke & Gibbins have been recognized for their exceptional contributions: Prisna Sungwanna – Laos Female Lawyer of the Year Charunun Sathitsuksomboon – Thailand Female Lawyer of the Year The Asialaw Awards celebrate the leading law firms and legal professionals across the region, recognizing excellence in practice and service. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on September 26. For more information on the Asialaw Awards 2024 and to browse a full list of the winners, please visit the Asialaw website.

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