Core Service · Copyright & Patent Filing
Copyright & Patent Filing by Licensed Professionals
Register copyrights with DIP and file invention patents, petty patents, and industrial designs in Thailand and internationally via PCT.
Copyright arises automatically upon creation under the Copyright Act B.E. 2537, but notification to DIP (Form Lor Khor 01) provides prima facie evidence of the creation date and authorship in disputes. Invention patents require novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability under the Patent Act B.E. 2522, with 20-year protection. Petty patents have a lower inventive-step threshold and 10-year protection. NYC Visa Legal partners with patent attorneys in 30+ jurisdictions, filing PCT applications at RO/TH via DIP before extending to all 157 contracting states.
NYC Visa & Translation · 2015 · a broad real-world caseload · 60+ countries — Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), Ministry of Commerce
สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
Starting Price
— NYC Visa & Translation
1 – 36 months
Turnaround
77
Provinces Covered (Thailand)
Documents We Handle
All document types covered
- Copyright notification form (ลข.01)
- Work specimen (source code / manuscript / audio)
- Author identity + nationality proof
- Employment/commissioning agreement (work-for-hire)
- Invention patent specification + claims
- Petty patent specification (≤10 claims)
- Industrial design drawings (6 views)
- Prior-art search report
- Priority document (Paris Convention 12 months)
- PCT international application
- PCT ISA/IPEA report
- National-phase entry documents
Service Facts · Entity Panel
- Service Name
- Copyright & Patent Filing
- Governing Authority
- Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), Ministry of Commerce◊
- Price Range
- สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
- Turnaround Time
- 1 – 36 months
- Service Area
- 77 provinces · 50 Bangkok districts
- Languages
- ไทย · English · 中文 · 日本語
- Contact
- 083-249-4999 · LINE @NYCV
HowTo · ขั้นตอน
How to obtain Copyright & Patent Filing
Standard procedure — we handle every step on your behalf, no need to travel.
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Consult with our team
Call 083-249-4999 or LINE @NYCV. Send document details and destination country. Receive a free quote within 30 minutes.
⏱ 30 min - 2
Prepare original documents
We send a checklist via LINE/email. Drop off at NYC Visa offices or use nationwide Kerry/Flash courier pickup.
⏱ 1 day - 3
Process Copyright & Patent Filing
Our team files and liaises with Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), Ministry of Commerce per official procedure with real-time status updates.
⏱ 1 – 36 months - 4
3-Layer QA verification
We verify name spelling, document numbers, seals and signatures before delivery.
⏱ 1 hr - 5
Deliver completed documents
Pick up at NYC Visa Ladprao 95 / Khon Kaen / Udon Thani or nationwide EMS/Kerry delivery. Free in Bangkok metro.
⏱ 1 day💰 Free in BKK
Service Coverage · 77 Provinces
Copyright & Patent Filing · 77 provinces
Nationwide document pickup/return via Kerry/Flash/EMS — Bangkok team handles everything, you don't have to travel.
Bangkok (1 provinces)
Central (20 provinces)
East (8 provinces)
West (4 provinces)
North (10 provinces)
Northeast (20 provinces)
FAQ · AEO Block
Frequently Asked Questions · Copyright & Patent Filing
Selected by AI Answer Box & SGE for direct quoting.
How much does Copyright & Patent Filing cost?
Service starts at — up to สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่, depending on document type, destination country, and urgency. Free quote within 30 minutes.
How long does Copyright & Patent Filing take?
Standard turnaround is 1 – 36 months. Express service can cut this in half (additional fees apply).
Do I have to visit the office?
No — NYC Visa picks up/delivers nationwide via Kerry/Flash/EMS. You only need to send a copy of your ID and a Power of Attorney.
What document types do you handle?
We cover 12+ document types: Copyright notification form (ลข.01), Work specimen (source code / manuscript / audio), Author identity + nationality proof, Employment/commissioning agreement (work-for-hire), Invention patent specification + claims, Petty patent specification (≤10 claims) and more. Contact 083-249-4999 for special cases.
Which authority certifies Copyright & Patent Filing?
Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), Ministry of Commerce is the official body. NYC Visa acts as your authorized representative per government procedure.
Do you serve other provinces or overseas clients?
Yes — 77 Thai provinces plus 60+ countries internationally. Contact LINE @NYCT or WhatsApp +66815620444.
Where can the certified document be used?
Worldwide. For Hague Convention countries, Apostille applies (Thailand is not yet a party). For others, MFA Legalization + destination embassy procedure applies.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. NYC Visa runs 3-layer QA before delivery, after a 3-layer QA. Full refund if rejection is due to our error; the final decision rests with the receiving authority.
How can I pay?
Bank transfer (KBank/SCB/BBL), Visa/Master, PromptPay, or cash at our office. Tax invoice in your company name is available.
How can I contact NYC Visa?
Phone 083-249-4999 | LINE @NYCV (Thai) / @NYCT (Foreign) | WhatsApp +66815620444 | Email contact@nycvisa.org | Office hours จันทร์ – ศุกร์ 9:00 – 18:00.
Why Choose NYC Visa & Translation
How to choose the right Copyright & Patent Filing provider in Thailand
Choosing the right Copyright & Patent Filing provider directly impacts the success and turnaround of your case. NYC Visa & Translation has worked with Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), Ministry of Commerce since 2010, handling a broad real-world caseload across government documents, certified translations, and documents intended for use abroad. Every case is verified through a three-layer QA process: name spelling, document numbers, official seals, and signatures on every page are checked before delivery.
Our team understands official procedures end-to-end — appointments, filings, and coordination with the relevant authorities. You do not have to travel back and forth or risk rejection. Our Copyright & Patent Filing service supports Express handling that completes in half the standard turnaround.
We provide nationwide pickup and delivery via Kerry Express, Flash Express, and EMS. Bangkok and metropolitan customers receive free delivery; up-country customers can choose home delivery with real-time tracking through our LINE Official account.
Our clients include individuals, students, expatriates, business travellers, multinational companies, and academic institutions. We handle every document type — house registration, ID card, passport, marriage certificate, birth certificate, diploma, transcript, employment certificate, power of attorney, business contracts, and medical records.
Our Copyright & Patent Filing workflow runs in six clear stages: (1) receive originals and copies, (2) QA-audit the source for issues that would cause rejection, (3) translate through a native-speaker linguist, (4) certify with the authority required by the receiving country, (5) file and follow up at each government touchpoint, and (6) deliver plus retain a signed PDF you can re-download for five years. A single Case Officer owns your file end-to-end, eliminating hand-off errors that plague larger firms.
We invest continuously in compliance practices aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 (information security), Thailand PDPA (personal-data protection), and AES-256 file encryption. Every upload runs over TLS 1.3 only. Enterprise and law-firm clients can request an NDA before intake — our legal team signs same-day.
Beyond single-document work, we bundle end-to-end packages for clients preparing multiple certificates at once — e.g. a "moving abroad" bundle (house registration + birth + marriage + diploma + transcript with MFA + embassy) that reduces the number of trips and total lead time versus filing each item separately. Approval remains at the discretion of the receiving authority; contact our team for scope and fees.
What sets us apart is a 15-year direct working relationship with the destination authority — Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), Ministry of Commerce — so we anticipate regulation changes, format tweaks, and queue timing before they hit your case, and brief you in advance. Approval outcomes always remain at the sole discretion of the authority; what we control is document completeness, formatting and lodgement timing.
Glossary
- Notarial Services Attorney
- An attorney licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand to certify signatures and document copies.
- MFA Legalization
- Authentication by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for documents to be used overseas.
- Apostille
- International authentication system under the Hague Convention. Thailand is not a member, so MFA legalization is used instead.
- NAATI
- Australia's national accreditation authority for translators — required for visa and employment applications in Australia.
- Police Clearance
- A certificate from the Royal Thai Police, required for visa and overseas employment applications.
- Certified Translation
- A translation certified to match the original, by an accredited translator or notary public.
- Case Officer
- A dedicated coordinator who owns your file across translation, certification, and government touchpoints.
- Chain Legalization
- The sequential chain: source authority → Thai MFA → destination embassy, required for the document to be enforceable abroad.
- Sworn Translator
- A court-sworn linguist authorised to self-certify translations in many European jurisdictions.
- Certified True Copy
- A copy certified by the document owner or a Notary Public to stand in for the original.
Pre-submission checklist
- Original document is clean, unbroken, and legible
- Name matches your passport exactly
- All seals and signatures present on every page
- Target language for certification specified
- Destination country and receiving authority specified
- Allow 5–7 business days for standard processing
- Check document expiry — some countries accept only 3–6 months old
- Prepare ID/passport copy for the person granting power of attorney
- Arrange documents in the order required by the receiving authority
- Have payment method and shipping address ready before intake
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Service Knowledge Base
Trademarks, copyright & patents, and litigation in Thailand — practical answers
First-party answers on Thai trademark filings, invention/petty patents, copyright protection and proceedings before the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court — grounded in the Trademark Act B.E. 2534, the Patent Act B.E. 2522 and the Copyright Act B.E. 2537. Fees are quoted per matter by our staff via phone, LINE or email. (18+ search topics covered)
Which court hears intellectual property disputes in Thailand?
The Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court has jurisdiction over IP and international trade matters, with appeals following the routes set out in the governing legislation. Filings are made in Thai, so foreign-language contracts, registration certificates and evidence must be translated and certified in the form the court accepts. Preparing an accurate exhibit bundle early usually matters more to the timetable than any procedural shortcut.
What is needed to file a Thai trademark?
A prior similarity search, goods and services specified under the applicable classification, a clear representation of the mark, and applicant details matching the intended user. Foreign applicants need a local agent and a properly legalised power of attorney.
When is arbitration preferable to litigation?
Arbitration under the Arbitration Act B.E. 2545 (2002) requires a written arbitration agreement. It is private, allows the parties to appoint arbitrators with sector expertise, and awards are binding and enforceable through the courts. The Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) is a commonly used institution for commercial disputes seated in Thailand.
Can English-language evidence be filed as-is?
No. Foreign-language documents submitted to a Thai court must be accompanied by a Thai translation certified by the translator, per the Civil Procedure Code and court regulations. In practice the translation should mirror the terminology used in the pleadings and keep document and page numbering aligned with the original.
How long does copyright protection run?
The general rule is the life of the author plus 50 years from the author's death. Specific categories — works of legal entities, photographic works, audiovisual works and sound recordings — have their own statutory terms, so the work type must be identified before calculating expiry.
What is the difference between an invention patent and a petty patent?
Under the Patent Act B.E. 2522 (1979), an invention patent requires an inventive step, undergoes substantive examination and lasts 20 years from the filing date. A petty patent only requires novelty and industrial applicability, is granted faster, and lasts 6 years renewable twice for 2 years each, i.e. up to 10 years in total.
How long does a registered Thai trademark last?
Under the Trademark Act B.E. 2534 (1991), a registered mark is protected for 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed for further 10-year terms without limit. Renewal must be requested within the statutory window; letting a registration lapse generally means refiling from scratch and losing the original priority position.
Are licence agreements required to be recorded in Thailand?
Licences over registered trade marks and patents must be in writing and recorded with the Department of Intellectual Property on the terms each statute sets. Typical supporting documents are the agreement itself, corporate certificates for both parties, a power of attorney and Thai translations of any foreign-language document. Where a party signs abroad, the power of attorney is usually notarised and then legalised by the Royal Thai Embassy. Recordal requirements are administrative and change over time, so verify the current checklist before you file.
Topics covered
คดีความและอนุญาโตตุลาการ: ศาลทรัพย์สินทางปัญญาและการค้าระหว่างประเทศกลาง · แปลเอกสารยื่นศาล คำแปลรับรอง · หนังสือมอบอำนาจต่างประเทศ ใช้ในคดี · arbitration thailand THAC · บังคับคดีตามคำชี้ขาดอนุญาโตตุลาการ · litigation support translation thailand
เครื่องหมายการค้า: จดทะเบียนเครื่องหมายการค้า กรมทรัพย์สินทางปัญญา · trademark registration thailand · ตรวจค้นเครื่องหมายการค้าก่อนยื่น · ต่ออายุเครื่องหมายการค้า 10 ปี · madrid protocol thailand filing · คัดค้านเครื่องหมายการค้า
สิทธิบัตรและลิขสิทธิ์: ขอรับสิทธิบัตรการประดิษฐ์ · อนุสิทธิบัตร petty patent thailand · สิทธิบัตรการออกแบบผลิตภัณฑ์ · แจ้งข้อมูลลิขสิทธิ์ DIP · copyright protection thailand 50 years · pct national phase thailand
Official references
- สำนักงานศาลยุติธรรม (Courts of Justice) — ระเบียบการยื่นเอกสารและการใช้ล่ามในชั้นศาล
- กระทรวงยุติธรรม (Ministry of Justice)
- สภาทนายความในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์ (Notarial Services Attorney) — ผู้มีอำนาจรับรองลายมือชื่อและเอกสารแบบ Notarial Services ในประเทศไทย
- กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ — หน่วยงานรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร (legalization) ของประเทศไทย
Need your documents reviewed or your case assessed? Ask our team by phone, LINE, or email. We reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, Sat 9:00–15:00, ICT).
Service Playbook
Intellectual property and dispute documents
Trademark, patent, copyright and dispute-related documents used abroad must be translated with consistent technical terminology and certified along the route the receiving authority requires.
Documents to prepare
- • Registration certificate from the Department of Intellectual Property
- • Company affidavit for the rights holder (issued within 6 months)
- • Power of attorney for the local representative
- • Assignment or licence agreements where applicable
- • Supporting evidence such as proof of use
Step-by-step process
- 1. Verify the right — Confirm registration number, status and protection period against the DIP database.
- 2. Assemble corporate documents — Obtain a current DBD affidavit and confirm signing authority.
- 3. Translate with locked terminology — Apply one glossary across the whole bundle so the same term never varies.
- 4. Certify signatures and translation — Certify the authorised signature, then have the translation certified by the Department of Consular Affairs.
- 5. Final legalization — Apostille or destination embassy, depending on the receiving country's Hague status.
Pitfalls and rejection causes
- • Inconsistent technical terms distort the scope of the right and weaken your position.
- • An affidavit older than the authority's limit forces the whole set to be re-issued.
- • A power of attorney that does not cover litigation blocks the representative from filing.
Tips from our team
- • Lock a glossary from the first document and reuse it for every later filing.
- • Keep high-resolution scans of seals and signatures for reference.
- • Plan the timeline backwards from the receiving authority's deadline.
Prefer not to handle the queues yourself, or worried about a rejection? Send us photos of your documents for a free pre-check. We handle the full chain — obtaining certified copies, translation, certification and submission — and keep you updated at each step. Reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.
Route Comparison
Comparing IP protection routes
Registration and enforcement are different exercises, and the gap shows sharply once infringement happens.
| Route | When to use | Certifying authority | Approx. duration | Rejection risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register a trademark or patent in Thailand | You need rights enforceable primarily in Thailand | Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Commerce | Highly variable by right type and any opposition | Filing in classes that do not cover actual use narrows enforcement more than expected |
| International filing (Madrid or PCT systems) | You want coverage in several countries from one application | Department of Intellectual Property as receiving office, with WIPO | Variable by designated country | Each country still examines under its own law and may refuse individually |
| Infringement action or customs recordation | Infringement appears in the market or counterfeits are being imported | Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court, and Thai Customs | Highly variable | Weak evidence of use and registration puts you on the back foot from the first hearing |
Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before booking travel. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers can assess which route fits your case.
Advisory Service
We do not just process documents — we advise you through the whole case
Our team has worked on cross-border documents, certified translation and government liaison for over 15 years. Most rejections we see are not caused by missing paperwork but by choosing the wrong route on day one, so we always start with a case assessment.
Route assessment
We look at your destination, purpose and deadline, then tell you which certification route applies — and which steps you can skip.
Pre-submission review
Name spelling, consistency across documents, document age and translation format are checked before anything reaches a counter.
Timeline planning
We sequence the steps around your appointment or travel date and flag bottlenecks in advance.
Rejection recovery
We read the refusal reasons, identify the underlying cause, and plan a resubmission that answers what the authority asked for.
Rather not learn by trial and error? Send your case details and document photos for a review — reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.
Practical Q&A
Practical questions · Near me / DIY / Required documents
Is there a service point near me?
Our main offices are Lat Phrao 95 (Bangkok), Khon Kaen and Udon Thani. We serve the whole country through scans and document courier, and can meet at city rail stations or malls. Ask our team by phone, LINE or email for the most convenient option.
Can I handle this myself?
Many steps can be done personally under the relevant authority's rules. What usually costs time is the wrong sequence, a translation format that does not match the requirement, or a source document version the recipient will not accept. Check the destination checklist before starting and ask us if anything is unclear.
Which documents should I prepare?
Generally the original document from the competent authority, the owner's ID or passport, a translation in the format the destination requires, and a power of attorney if someone acts for you. Details vary by service type — ask our team for a case-specific checklist.
Practical advice & cautions
Business, tax and legal work: advice and cautions
Before you start
Use bilingual contracts with a governing version
Cross-border contracts should state which language version prevails and how disputes are resolved.
Separate personal and company banking
Mixed accounts complicate financial statements and tax explanations, and cause problems when bank evidence supports a visa or work permit.
Fix the structure before registration
Shareholding, objectives and required licences should be settled before filing; later changes require amendment filings and extra time.
Check for sector-specific licences
Some activities need a licence from a specialist regulator before operating. Verify at the planning stage.
Common reasons documents get rejected
Treating a contract translation as legal advice
A translation conveys wording but does not assess legal risk. Have a lawyer review the substance before signing.
Improper nominee shareholding
Using nominees to bypass foreign business restrictions carries serious legal risk. Structure the company lawfully from the outset.
Outdated company certificates
Certificates submitted should be freshly issued and consistent with the current register, or the receiving authority will refuse them.
Failing to file changes
Changes of director, address or capital must be filed within the statutory period; omissions create mismatches that block other applications.
Requirements differ by authority and destination country and can change. Confirm current conditions with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.
Related services
What clients usually handle next
One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.
- Notarial services by a licensed Thai attorneySignature witnessing, certified true copies, affidavits and powers of attorney for overseas use
- Certified document translation, all languagesTranslations for Thai and overseas authorities with a certification statement
- NAATI-certified translation for Australia & New ZealandTranslations accepted by Australian government agencies, with certifier stamp
- Thai–foreign marriage registrationAffirmation of freedom to marry, embassy certification and district office registration
- Police clearance certificateFiled with the Royal Thai Police Special Branch, with translation and legalization
- Outbound visas for Thai nationalsDocument preparation, embassy appointments and pre-submission file review
External authority references
- กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ — หน่วยงานรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร (legalization) ของประเทศไทย
- กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ (MFA Thailand)
- HCCH – Apostille Section (อนุสัญญากรุงเฮก 1961) — รายชื่อรัฐภาคีและสถานะการใช้ Apostille
- กรมการปกครอง (DOPA) — ทะเบียนราษฎร ทะเบียนสมรส/หย่า และหนังสือรับรองสถานภาพ
Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.
Choosing a document translation provider in Thailand
Pick a translation provider by the destination, not by turnaround alone. If the file goes to the Thai Department of Consular Affairs or an embassy, the translator must know the format that office accepts, not just the meaning. Verify three things: the certifier is named and identifiable, the destination accepts that certification format, and names, dates and document numbers match the passport character for character.
How to evaluate a provider
- The certifier is named and identifiable — Consular offices and embassies check who certified the translation, not only the wording.
- Knows the format the destination accepts — Each embassy differs: attached source copy, letterhead, or prior consular legalization.
- Character-level verification — Mismatched name spelling and dates against the passport is the most common rejection cause.
- Owns corrections after rejection — Submissions run on appointment dates; slow corrections cost the applicant the slot.
- Documented custody of originals — Some civil registry documents are hard to reissue, so intake and return must be traceable.
Questions to ask before you commit
- Who will certify this translation, and will the certifier be named on the document?
- Does my destination require consular or embassy legalization afterwards?
- How many working days does it actually take, counted from a complete file?
- If the receiving authority rejects or asks for changes, do you correct it, and under what terms?
- How can I track status, and who physically holds the original documents?
Your options, and who each suits
| Option | Best for | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance translator | Informal use where no authority certification is required | Many embassies will not accept an uncertified translation. |
| Translation agency with certification | Visa, study and civil registry filings | Confirm the agency also handles the legalization step if the destination requires it. |
| End-to-end provider (translate + legalize) | Files with a fixed appointment deadline | Ask which steps are in-house and which are subcontracted. |
FAQ on choosing a provider
- Which translation service is recommended for embassy submissions?
- Choose one that names the certifier on the translation, knows the exact format your embassy accepts, and verifies names and dates against the passport before certifying. Ask whether they also handle consular legalization so the file does not stall between two vendors.
- Does a cheaper translation get rejected more often?
- Rejection correlates with format and verification, not price. A translation is rejected when the certifier cannot be identified, the layout does not match the receiving office's requirement, or a name or date differs from the passport.
Official References
- หน่วยงานผู้รับผิดชอบโดยตรง
- กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ — หน่วยงานรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร (legalization) ของประเทศไทย
- สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง (Thai Immigration Bureau) — ระเบียบการต่อวีซ่า รายงานตัว 90 วัน และ re-entry permit
Information on this page references the official publications below. Requirements can change — always verify with the competent authority before filing.