Thailand Adopts E-Certificates for International Trademark Registrations

Release Time：2025-09-10 09:55Author：Views：18

The Thai Trademark Office (TMO) announced that, starting in August 2025, it would implement significant changes to the certification process for international trademark registrations (IR) designating Thailand. The update aimed to improve the efficiency of trademark management and advance paperless operations.

Under the new rules, the TMO discontinued the issuance of physical certificates for IR applications filed through the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Instead, it began issuing electronic registration certificates equipped with a QR code for verification purposes. These e-certificates carried the same legal weight as their physical counterparts and could be used for enforcement and legal proceedings. The QR code allowed instant authentication of document details.

It was emphasized that the change applied only to international registrations. For national trademark applications filed directly in Thailand, the existing policy remained unchanged: the TMO continued to issue and mail hardcopy certificates to rights holders or their local representatives. Physical certificates were still required for certain procedures, such as recording assignments.

The shift was expected to streamline the registration process for international trademarks, reduce waiting times, and enhance digital management of trademark records. It also aligned with global trends toward electronic processing in intellectual property administration.

Source: Thai Trademark Office (TMO)

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