Fast-Track Trademark Examination · Thailand
Thailand's Fast-Track
Trademark Examination
- Introduced by the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) in 2023
- Re-launched in December 2025 with an e-commerce focus — but open to all business sectors, not just e-commerce applicants
- Goal: give brand owners faster certainty on registrability — useful ahead of market launches, enforcement actions, or platform onboarding (e.g., Shopee / Lazada brand registries)
- No additional official fee — the option is essentially free to request
Three cumulative requirements
Single-class scope
Application limited to one class, with no more than 10 items, all selected from DIP's pre-approved goods / services list.
Prior mark search
Applicant submits search results showing identical or similar existing marks.
Justification document
In Thai — explains why expedited treatment is warranted: evidence of infringement, marketing plans, or intended use in Thailand. Client must supply the underlying materials.
Practical note for instructing firms: early client engagement is key — items 2 and 3 require lead time to prepare properly.
A meaningful speed advantage
If DIP finds requirements unmet (e.g., justification deemed insufficient), the application defaults to the general timeline (~1 year) — no penalty, just no acceleration.
Strongest when the applicant has concrete expansion plans in Thailand or is experiencing active infringement.