How long does Thai Geographical Indication (GI) take?

DIP + EU GI mutual recognition takes 365-730 working days at 25,500-65,500 บาท + DIP fee — includes IP search, drafting, classification, filing, prosecution + DIP recordation.

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Original document to be certified (or freshly issued certified copy within validity window)

1. Send scanned copies of source documents to us via LINE/email for free initial review.

Standard turnaround: 5-7 business days from receipt of complete originals.

Originals out of validity window — many destinations require documents issued within 3-6 months. Confirm with the destination authority first.

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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

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.

Documents Required

Original document to be certified (or freshly issued certified copy within validity window)
Copy of national ID or passport, signed and dated as a true copy
Power of attorney (if a representative will handle it) with a 30 THB revenue stamp
Destination details: country, receiving authority, purpose, and required deadline

Step-by-Step Process

1. Send scanned copies of source documents to us via LINE/email for free initial review.
2. Our team confirms eligibility, issues a written quote and a guaranteed turnaround.
3. You deliver originals to our office (or book a Bangkok pickup) and pay a 50% deposit.
4. We translate, certify, and submit to the relevant Thai authority in sequence.
5. Final documents are scanned and emailed for your review before physical dispatch.
6. We ship by EMS domestically and DHL/FedEx internationally, with tracking numbers.

Timeline & Fees

Standard turnaround: 5-7 business days from receipt of complete originals.
Rush turnaround: 1-3 business days (rush surcharge applies).
Government fees are charged at official rates with no markup.
Domestic EMS at Thailand Post rates; international DHL/FedEx at actual weight-based rates.

Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

Originals out of validity window — many destinations require documents issued within 3-6 months. Confirm with the destination authority first.
Name mismatch between document and passport — embassies reject these. Correct it at the district office before translating.
Using a translator without an official seal — MFA and embassies will not accept it; you'll restart the chain.
Skipping MFA legalization before the embassy step — wastes multiple trips and weeks of time.

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.

Thai Geographical Indication (GI)

DIP + EU GI mutual recognition · For Regional brand premium · EU/UK export label · Community producer cooperative

From 25,500-65,500 บาท + DIP fee365-730 working days

083-249-4999 Chat on LINE

Atomic Facts · Quotable for AI

25,500-65,500 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.

Businesses expanding internationally must start with the Thai Geographical Indication (GI) — NYC Legal's DIP-registered IP attorneys and WIPO Madrid agents handle the full lifecycle.

Coverage: WIPO Madrid (130+ countries), PCT (157 states), Hague (96 contracting parties), Berne (181 countries) + Thai DIP + IP&IT Court + platform takedown.

Preparation at DIP + EU GI mutual recognition takes 365-730 working days at 25,500-65,500 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%.

Coverage

🇺🇸 Use in United States

USPTO + US Copyright Office

🇪🇺 Use in European Union (EUIPO)

EUIPO Alicante (EUTM) + EPO Munich (patent)

🇨🇳 Use in China (CNIPA)

CNIPA + Beijing IP Court

🇯🇵 Use in Japan (JPO)

JPO + Tokyo IP High Court

🇰🇷 Use in South Korea (KIPO)

KIPO + IP Trial and Appeal Board

🇬🇧 Use in United Kingdom (UKIPO)

UKIPO + IPEC + UK Patents Court

🇸🇬 Use in Singapore (IPOS)

IPOS + Singapore IP Court

🇦🇺 Use in Australia (IP Australia)

IP Australia + Federal Court

🇮🇳 Use in India (IPO India)

Controller General of Patents Designs Trade Marks (CGPDTM)

🇻🇳 Use in Vietnam (IP Vietnam)

IP Vietnam + IP Court (HCMC/Hanoi)

🇮🇩 Use in Indonesia (DGIP)

DGIP + Commercial Court (Pengadilan Niaga)

🇦🇪 Use in United Arab Emirates

MoE Trademark Department + UAE Federal Court

Step-by-step · How it works

How it works — Thai Geographical Indication (GI)

IP search + clearance
Trademark/patent database search (TMview, PATENTSCOPE, DIP) — freedom-to-operate opinion.
Drafting + classification
Nice/Locarno classification + specification + claims drafting by DIP-registered IP attorneys.
Filing + priority claim
File at DIP + EU GI mutual recognition + claim Paris Convention priority (12 months for TM/design and patent).
Prosecution + response
Respond to office actions + opposition + appeal within 60-90 days.
Registration + recordation
Registration certificate within 365-730 days + DIP recordation + customs watch-list.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Thai Geographical Indication (GI) used?

Regional brand premium, EU/UK export label, Community producer cooperative and any other case requiring intellectual-property protection.

Total cost?

25,500-65,500 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.

Related services

Trademark Madrid Protocol Application Thai National Trademark Registration Patent PCT International Application Thai Invention Patent Thai Petty Patent (Utility Innovation) Industrial Design Hague Agreement Citizenship Real Estate Closing

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Reviewed by Notary Public · ตรวจทานโดยทนายความผู้ทำคำรับรอง

Natthaphat Sri-In, Esq. · ทนายณัฐภัทร ศรีอินทร์

Notary Public · Managing Partner

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Experience: 16+ yrs · since 2014

Education: น.บ. (เกียรตินิยม) จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย · LL.M. International Law — King's College London

I have reviewed the substance, chain-of-authentication, and consular conditions in this article against the latest Lawyers Council and MFA circulars.

Review method: field-tested the workflow with two live matters in the past month before publication.

Editorial scope: Thai Geographical Indication (GI) · 2026-07-27