Patent Act, B.E.2522 (1979)

                    The unofficial English version of the Patent Act, B.E.2522 (1979) has been translated and published by the Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Commerce.

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Criminal Liability of Representatives of Juristic Persons Act, B.E.2560 (2017)

                    The Patent Act, B.E.2522 (1979) has been amended by the Criminal Liability of Representatives of Juristic Persons Act, B.E.2560 (2017). The Criminal Liability of Representatives of Juristic Persons Act, B.E.2560 (2017) has not been translated by a trusted source.

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                    In the event that a juristic person is found liable under this Act, if the offence is committed due to an order, act, failure to give an order or failure to act as required by his duties as a director, manager or any person responsible for the operation of the juristic person, such person shall also be liable to the penalty prescribed for that offence. (Section 88)

                    (As amended by Criminal Liability of Representatives of Juristic Persons, Act B.E.2560 (2017))

National Council for Peace and Order no.1/2562

                    The Patent Act, B.E.2522 (1979) has been amended by the National Council for Peace and Order no.1/2562. The National Council for Peace and Order no.1/2562 has not been translated by a trusted source.

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Amendment Overview

                    Where an application for a patent has been published under Section 28 and the applicant has requested the competent officer to proceed with the examination under Section 29 or there has been any opposition under Section 31, if it appears that the application does not comply with the provisions of Section 5, 9, 10, 11 or 14, the Director-General shall refuse the grant of a patent. The applicant, as well as the other party to the opposition proceedings under Section 31, shall be notified of such decision. The decision of the Director-General shall be published in accordance with the rules and procedures prescribed in the Ministerial Regulations. (Section 30)

                    (As amended by National Council for Peace and Order no.1/2562)

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