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Bad-Faith Trademark Registration — Cancellation Standard
Foreign Brand Owner v Thai Registrant
Composite summary — not a single reported case. This entry distils a settled line of Thai Supreme Court (Dika / ฎีกา) authority for legal education. It is not a transcript of one reported judgment, and the heading is not a citable case number. Do not cite it as specific case law — consult a Thai-qualified lawyer for the authoritative Dika number and current application.
Facts
Foreign brand owner sought cancellation of a Thai registration filed by an unrelated party in bad faith ahead of the foreign brand's Thai entry.
Legal Issue
Whether bad-faith filing supports cancellation under Trademark Act B.E. 2534 §61 / §62.
Holding
Supreme Court has cancelled registrations on bad-faith grounds where evidence shows prior knowledge of the foreign brand and intent to block / extort.
Reasoning
Trademark Act §61-62 + good-faith principles in CCC §6 collectively support bad-faith cancellation.
Significance
Important defence against trademark squatting before foreign-brand Thai entry.
Practical Takeaway
Foreign brands should file Madrid designation early; evidence of bad faith strengthens cancellation actions.
Cited Statutes
- Trademark Act B.E. 2534 §61, §62
- Civil and Commercial Code §6
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