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Thai Geographical Indication (GI) → European Union (EUIPO) 🇊🇚

EUIPO Alicante (EUTM) + EPO Munich (patent) · EUTM unitary effect across 27 EU states · Madrid + EUIPO designation · Vienna Classification

From 25,500-65,500 āļšāļēāļ— + DIP fee14-30 days Thai-side + 6-36 months IP office

European Union (EUIPO) operates on a first-to-file basis — recommend filing the Thai Geographical Indication (GI) before market entry to block trademark squatting and infringement.

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

European Union (EUIPO) IP system: EUTM unitary effect across 27 EU states · Madrid + EUIPO designation · Vienna Classification — Brexit excludes UK · EUIPO opposition window 3 months · GI mutual recognition with Thailand.

IP Office: EUIPO Alicante (EUTM) + EPO Munich (patent) · Document language: English / official EU languages.

End-to-end: prepare Thai Geographical Indication (GI) → English / official EU languages translation → MFA Apostille → EUIPO Alicante (EUTM) + EPO Munich (patent).

First-action allowance: 87-91%.

How it works

  1. 1

    Map destination IP system

    Plan against EUTM unitary effect across 27 EU states · Madrid + EUIPO designation · Vienna Classification.

  2. 2

    Prepare Thai Geographical Indication (GI)

    365-730 working days at 25,500-65,500 āļšāļēāļ— + DIP fee.

  3. 3

    English / official EU languages translation

    IP-specialist translator + Nice/Locarno classification glossary.

  4. 4

    MFA legalisation

    Chaeng Wattana — 2-3 working days.

  5. 5

    Apostille

    MFA Apostille route.

  6. 6

    File at EUIPO Alicante (EUTM) + EPO Munich (patent)

    Local-agent appointment + prosecution tracking + opposition-window monitoring.

Frequently asked questions

What IP system does European Union (EUIPO) operate?

EUTM unitary effect across 27 EU states · Madrid + EUIPO designation · Vienna Classification

Does European Union (EUIPO) accept Thai Apostille?

Yes — MFA Apostille suffices (Thailand Apostille effective Jan 2025).

Destination IP office?

EUIPO Alicante (EUTM) + EPO Munich (patent)

Translation language?

English / official EU languages, by an IP translator familiar with Nice/Locarno classifications.

Market-specific caution?

Brexit excludes UK · EUIPO opposition window 3 months · GI mutual recognition with Thailand.

Estimated total cost?

25,500-65,500 āļšāļēāļ— + DIP fee + translation THB 1,200-3,500/page + MFA THB 400 + free Apostille + office + local-agent fees.

Timeline?

Thai-side document prep 14-30 days + destination 6-36 months (depending on IP type and office).

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