Industrial Design Registration in Thailand

With iGERENT, the cost to register an industrial design in Thailand is USD 700. This fee includes the official government charges as well as the preparation and filing of your application for one design. By working with our experts, you ensure a smooth process and avoid hidden costs or unnecessary complications.

In Thailand, the registration process for an industrial design usually takes around 12 to 18 months, depending on the workload of the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) and whether any objections arise during examination. At iGERENT, we prepare your application thoroughly to minimize the risk of delays and help you secure protection as quickly as possible.

In Thailand, industrial design protection lasts for a maximum of 10 years from the filing date. Protection is granted for an initial period of 5 years, which can be renewed once for another 5 years. At iGERENT, we help you track these deadlines and manage your renewal so your rights remain protected without interruption.

In Thailand, industrial design registrations do not require yearly annuity payments. Instead, protection is granted for an initial term of 5 years, which can be renewed once for another 5 years, up to a total of 10 years. Renewal fees must be paid before the expiration of the initial term. At iGERENT, we manage these deadlines and handle the renewal process for you so your protection is never at risk.

In Thailand, industrial design applications go through both a formal examination and a substantive examination. The formal examination checks that all filing requirements are met, including proper documentation, representations, and fee payment. The substantive examination ensures that the design is new, original, and not contrary to public order or morality. If objections arise, the applicant must respond within the given timeframe. At iGERENT, we prepare your application carefully and guide you through any objections to improve the chances of smooth registration.

In Thailand, applicants must submit clear and accurate representations of the design with their application. These can include line drawings, photographs, or digital images that show the product from multiple angles (front, back, top, bottom, sides, and perspective). The images should highlight the design’s appearance without text, dimensions, shading, or irrelevant backgrounds. At iGERENT, we help you prepare drawings that meet the standards of the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) of Thailand to avoid delays or refusals.

In Thailand, industrial design searches can be conducted through the database of the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP). However, searches are often complex since designs are classified by product categories and visual characteristics rather than simple keywords. At iGERENT, we perform professional searches on your behalf, helping you identify possible conflicts before filing your application—saving you time, money, and the risk of disputes later on.

Thailand grants a six-month priority period for industrial design applications. This means that if you first filed your design in another Paris Convention member country, you can claim that earlier filing date in Thailand as long as you apply within six months. At iGERENT, we help you manage these deadlines so your design rights are protected internationally without missing the priority window.

In Thailand, the official fees for industrial design registration must be paid at the time of filing the application. If any additional official charges are required later in the process (for example, for publication or issuance), they must be settled before the design is granted. With iGERENT, we handle these payments on your behalf so your application stays on track without missed deadlines.

In Thailand, industrial design protection applies only to the visual features of a product—such as its shape, configuration, pattern, or ornamentation. It does not extend to the technical function of the product, features dictated solely by utility, or designs that are offensive, contrary to public order, or lacking novelty. At iGERENT, we guide you on what can and cannot be protected so you can maximize the value of your design rights.

Yes. In Thailand, you can file a multiple application that includes more than one design, provided they belong to the same Locarno Classification. If the designs fall under different classes, separate applications are required. At iGERENT, we help you structure your filings strategically so you can save costs while ensuring full protection for all your designs.

No. In Thailand, if an industrial design registration lapses because the renewal fee was not paid on time, it cannot be restored. Protection is limited to a maximum of 10 years (an initial 5-year term, renewable once for another 5 years). At iGERENT, we help you track renewal deadlines and handle the process so you never risk losing your rights due to a missed payment.