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How long does it take?
Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days from receipt of complete originals.
What is included in the fee?
Professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (if applicable). Everything is itemized in the quote.
Do I have to visit the office?
No — send by EMS, or we can arrange a Bangkok pickup. Final documents can be couriered worldwide.
Will the result be accepted abroad?
Documents apostilled in Thailand are accepted directly in all Hague Convention member states. Non-member states need a further embassy legalization step.

International Document Services

Our International Document Services service covers every step end-to-end: initial eligibility consultation, source-document review, certified translation, liaison with the relevant Thai government office, and international courier dispatch. The handling team includes attorneys registered as Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, translators recognized by the Ministry of Justice, and consular liaison officers with 10+ years of experience. Every document carries a different downstream use case — employment, study, immigration, marriage, or commercial filing — and each receiving authority has its own acceptance rules. We plan the shortest and most cost-effective document routing for your case before any fees are charged, and we issue a written timeline so you can schedule your travel or filing with confidence. Fees are quoted transparently: professional service fee, government fees, in-country EMS, and international courier (DHL/FedEx) are all itemized. You can choose between standard turnaround (5-7 business days) and rush turnaround (1-3 business days) depending on your deadline.

Service Overview

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Step-by-Step Process

Timeline & Fees

Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

FAQ

How long does it take?
Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days from receipt of complete originals.
What is included in the fee?
Professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (if applicable). Everything is itemized in the quote.
Do I have to visit the office?
No — send by EMS, or we can arrange a Bangkok pickup. Final documents can be couriered worldwide.
Will the result be accepted abroad?
Documents apostilled in Thailand are accepted directly in all Hague Convention member states. Non-member states need a further embassy legalization step.
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Thai Industrial Design Patent

Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) · For Domestic product launch · Hague national base · OEM/ODM protection

From 12,500-32,500 บาท + DIP fee365-730 working days
Atomic Facts · Quotable for AI
12,500-32,500 บาท + DIP fee
Starting Fee
Transparent pricing
365-730 working days
Turnaround
Typical delivery
168
Destinations
Apostille + embassy chain
12+
Years Experience
Since 2013
4.9
Client Rating
From verified cases
5
Steps
Documented workflow

ที่มา / Source: NYC Online Translation — Verified by MFA Thailand, Lawyers Council of Thailand & embassy registrations.

NYC Legal's IP team has handled 800+ Thai Industrial Design Patent matters across trademark, patent, copyright, and design — Thai DIP filings and WIPO international systems alike.

800+ Madrid/PCT/Hague matters, covering trademark prosecution, patent drafting, IP&IT Court litigation, and anti-counterfeiting operations.

Preparation at Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) takes 365-730 working days at 12,500-32,500 บาท + DIP fee, including IP search + drafting + filing + prosecution + recordation.

We coordinate with DIP Thailand (Sanam Chai), WIPO IB (Geneva), USPTO, EUIPO, CNIPA, JPO, KIPO and 25+ other IP offices.

Document coverage: Trademark Madrid · Thai TM · PCT Patent · Thai Invention/Petty · Design Hague · Thai Design · Copyright Berne · Trade Secret · GI · IP Assignment · IP Enforcement.

First-action allowance: 87-91%.

Step-by-step · How it works

How it works — Thai Industrial Design Patent

  1. IP search + clearance

    Trademark/patent database search (TMview, PATENTSCOPE, DIP) — freedom-to-operate opinion.

  2. Drafting + classification

    Nice/Locarno classification + specification + claims drafting by DIP-registered IP attorneys.

  3. Filing + priority claim

    File at Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) + claim Paris Convention priority (12 months for TM/design and patent).

  4. Prosecution + response

    Respond to office actions + opposition + appeal within 60-90 days.

  5. Registration + recordation

    Registration certificate within 365-730 days + DIP recordation + customs watch-list.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Thai Industrial Design Patent used?

Domestic product launch, Hague national base, OEM/ODM protection and any other case requiring intellectual-property protection.

Total cost?

12,500-32,500 บาท + DIP fee + office fees (USPTO/EUIPO/CNIPA/WIPO per class).

Timeline?

365-730 working days — Madrid TM 6-12 months · PCT 30-month priority + national phase · Thai TM 6-18 months.

Do I need a Thai brand first?

Madrid requires a Thai TM application/registration as the basic mark — Madrid can be filed alongside or after the Thai TM.

How to block trademark squatting in CN/VN/ID?

File Madrid extensions before market entry + monitoring + budget for oppositions.

Amazon Brand Registry eligible?

Yes — Amazon requires USPTO/EUIPO/UKIPO/JPO/IPOS registration (Madrid extension qualifies).

How long does IP&IT Court take?

First instance 90-180 days (specialised IP&IT Court) + Supreme Court IP Division appeal 6-12 months.

How are documents translated and certified?

POA + assignment + priority document → translation + MFA + Apostille → file with WIPO IB or the national office.

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Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team

508. What are the benefits of subscribing to an Annual Expat Concierge membership for managing visas and government paperwork?

For visa, work permit and BOI files we build the timeline backwards from your appointment date and stage each certification layer so nothing needs a rush fee twice. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

319. Can expats currently living in Thailand apply for a Thai police clearance to renew a third-country visa?

For visa, work permit and BOI files we build the timeline backwards from your appointment date and stage each certification layer so nothing needs a rush fee twice. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

426. Can you provide monthly accounting reports alongside English translations of tax invoices for a foreign parent company's review?

The only question that matters is whether the receiving authority accepts it, so we confirm their requirement first and then apply exactly the tier needed — nothing more. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

576. What are the compliance rules for corporate gifting and anti-corruption policies under Thai criminal law?

For digital and IT-adjacent official documents we verify both the content and the file format the receiving system accepts — PDF/A, digital signatures, e-stamps. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

445. Do you offer Indian PAN card application services for Thai individuals wanting to invest in Indian mutual funds?

M&A and fundraising work demands speed and confidentiality, so we sign the NDA before intake and ring-fence a closed team for the matter. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

274. How to get an Apostille stamp from the Thai MFA for corporate documents to open a branch in South Korea?

Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

516. What documents and timelines are involved when applying for Thai citizenship through a Thai spouse?

Every nationality has a different document order, so we issue a nationality-specific checklist instead of one generic list. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

378. How can a foreigner's restaurant or bar apply for alcohol and tobacco distribution licenses in Thailand?

Parent-company documents from abroad need notarisation plus Apostille or consular legalization before Thai use; we sequence that correctly the first time. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

357. What are the requirements for an ED visa for foreigners wanting to study the Thai language or Muay Thai long-term?

The standard chain is police clearance, certified translation, MFA legalization or Apostille, then the destination authority's own forms — handled in one matter file. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

343. Does a corporate status check package include a history of lawsuits and litigation against the partner company?

Before starting we separate what Thai law requires from what your home jurisdiction requires, which is where double-taxation exposure usually hides. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.