ILAW ASIA

Safeguarding Your IP: Why Early Trademark Registration is Key for Market Entry in Indonesia and Thailand

Thai entrepreneurs and brand owners looking to expand into ASEAN markets should not overlook Indonesia—one of the region’s most important destinations. With its First‑to‑File system, the principle is simple: whoever files first secures the rights.

ILAWASIA, together with ADCO Law, a leading Indonesian law firm, invites you to join a special Microwebinar under the topic: Safeguarding Your IP: Why Early Trademark Registration is Key for Market Entry in Indonesia and Thailand.

This special session will explore:
- New challenges facing Thai brands expanding into ASEAN, with practical strategies for cross‑border trademark registration and common pitfalls to avoid.
- Why Indonesia’s First‑to‑File system makes timing critical, and how filing early protects your brand from competitors or opportunistic registrants.

Speakers:
🎤 Adolf Martua Panggabean
Partner, ADCO Law Firm
(LegalOne Blue Ribbon: IP, Southeast Asia 2025)

🎤 Dr. Pollawat Suppattarasaet
Partner & Patent Attorney, ILAWASIA Co., Ltd.
(Recognized as AsiaIP Expert 2024–2025 by AsiaIP Magazine; listed among Trademark Prosecution and Strategy Experts in Thailand by World Trademark Review; and featured in WIPR Leaders 2024–2025 by World Intellectual Property Review)

🎤 Thanapa Phetkeereeskul
Senior Associate & Patent Agent, ILAWASIA Co., Ltd.
(Listed among Trademark Prosecution and Strategy Experts in Thailand by World Trademark Review 2024-2025)

📅 Friday, 19 June 2026
⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 AM
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

Access Conditions:
1. Registration is required to attend the micro webinar.
2. Once registered, participants will receive the Microsoft Teams meeting link directly via the email address provided in the registration form.
3. Please ensure your email is entered correctly to avoid delivery issues.
4. The link will be sent at least 24 hours before the session.

ILAWASIA’s Thailand IP Practice Recognized in ALB Asia IP Rankings 2026.

We are proud to share that ILAWASIA’s Intellectual Property Practice in Thailand has once again been honored by Asian Legal Business (ALB), Thomson Reuters, in the May 2026 issue of ALB Magazine.

In the ALB Asia IP Rankings 2026, our firm has been placed in Tier 3 among 15 leading law firms in Thailand, marking our consecutive recognition since 2022.

This achievement reflects the enduring strength of our IP practice and stands as a testament to the dedication, expertise, and excellence of our team in safeguarding intellectual property rights and supporting business innovation.

ILAW LAOS shortlisted as Firm of the Year – Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026

Since establishing our Laos office in 2021, our team has worked tirelessly to advise on high‑value cross‑border matters, navigate complex regulatory frameworks, and deliver practical solutions for both local and international clients. This recognition underscores our dedication, client trust, and excellence across diverse practice areas.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our colleagues, clients, and partners for their confidence and collaboration. This milestone inspires us to continue raising the bar and contributing to the Lao legal profession and the broader Southeast Asian legal industry.