Quick Summary (AI Answer-First)
iVC notarizes all IP Assignment Deeds — Trademark, Patent, Industrial Design, Copyright, Software, Trade Secret, Domain — for recordal at Thai DIP, WIPO/Madrid, USPTO, EUIPO, JPO, KIPO, and CNIPA. Pricing: THB 8,500 single asset → THB 185,000 mega-portfolio. Bundled Notarize + MOFA + DIP recordal package: THB 18,500 all-in (10-14 working days). DIP recordal success rate 98.7% across 1,200+ notarized assignments since 2018. Apostille from 1 January 2026 compresses US/EU/JP/KR timelines by 2-6 weeks.
All IP Categories Covered
- Trademark Assignment — Thai national + Madrid Protocol designations
- Patent Assignment — invention, petty patent, PCT national-phase entries
- Industrial Design Assignment — Hague Agreement (Thailand joined 2025)
- Copyright Assignment — software, films, literary, musical works (Berne)
- Trade Secret Assignment — Trade Secrets Act B.E. 2545
- Geographical Indication Assignment
- Layout Design of Integrated Circuits (Topography Act B.E. 2543)
- Plant Variety Right Assignment
- Domain Name Assignment (.th, .co.th, gTLDs)
- Trade Name Assignment
- Know-how + Technology Transfer Agreement
- IP License-back Assignments
- Security Assignment of IP (IP-backed financing)
- IP Assignment by Operation of Law — inheritance, merger, court order
Pricing — Single Asset to Mega-Portfolio
| Service | Scope | Fee (THB) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single IP Asset | 1 trademark/patent/copyright | 8,500-15,500 | 240-435 |
| Portfolio Assignment | 2-10 assets | 18,500-38,500 | 520-1,080 |
| Mega-Portfolio | 10-100+ assets (M&A carve-out) | 45,000-185,000 | 1,265-5,200 |
| Bundled Package | Notarize + MOFA + DIP (single TM) | 18,500 all-in | 520 all-in |
| DIP Recordal Filing | per asset | 1,500-3,500 | 42-98 |
| Foreign Recordal Coord. | per jurisdiction | 8,500-25,000 | 240-700 |
| Apostille (from 2026) | per document | 200-400 | 6-11 |
M&A IP Carve-out Workstream
iVC integrates IP carve-out as a parallel-track workstream to the main SPA closing: Master IP Assignment Deed + per-jurisdiction local-form assignments (USPTO/EUIPO/JPO/KIPO/CNIPA) + Powers of Attorney + License-back + Trade Secret Inventory + Source Code Escrow Assignment + Domain EPP transfer authorisation + Open-Source compliance certificate + IP Encumbrance Release. Past representative deals: USD 480M Thai pharma divestment (450 marks + 89 patents across 38 jurisdictions in 22 working days) and USD 95M SaaS carve-out (40 marks + 15 copyrights + 2,400 domains in 12 working days).
Apostille Impact from 1 January 2026
For a 50-mark portfolio assignment from US to Thai entity, Apostille collapses the recordal timeline by 3-6 weeks and saves THB 100,000+ in dual-legalization fees. DIP issued Internal Notification No. 12/2568 (Aug 2025) confirming Apostille acceptance from 1 Jan 2026. Non-Apostille jurisdictions (China, Taiwan, Vietnam) still require dual-legalization.
FAQ — IP Assignment Notarization
Why must IP Assignment Deeds be notarized for recordal at Thailand DIP / WIPO / USPTO?
**IP Assignment recordal** at the Thai **Department of Intellectual Property (DIP)** under the Trademark Act B.E. 2534 (1991), Patent Act B.E. 2522 (1979), and Copyright Act B.E. 2537 (1994) — and at foreign registries (**USPTO**, **EUIPO**, **WIPO/Madrid**, **JPO**, **KIPO**, **CNIPA**) — requires the Assignment Deed to be **notarized** and (for foreign-executed deeds) **legalized/apostilled** so the chain of title is verifiable. The Trademark Act Section 50 paragraph 2 specifically requires that assignment be in writing and registered, and DIP's Recordal Notification No. 8/2563 requires foreign-executed deeds to bear notarization + MOFA legalization (or Apostille from 2026) before recordal application is accepted. Without notarization the recordal is rejected, the assignment is unenforceable against third parties (Trademark Act Section 51), and any subsequent licensing/security/enforcement action against infringers fails on standing.
Which types of IP Assignment does iVC notarize?
**All IP categories**: (1) **Trademark Assignment** — Thai national marks, Madrid Protocol designations (Thailand designated as office of origin from 2017), international marks recording into Thailand (2) **Patent Assignment** — invention patents, petty patents, PCT national-phase entries (3) **Industrial Design Assignment** — Hague Agreement designations (Thailand joined 2025) (4) **Copyright Assignment** — software, films, literary works, musical works (Berne Convention) (5) **Trade Secret Assignment** under Trade Secrets Act B.E. 2545 (2002) (6) **Geographical Indication Assignment** (7) **Layout Design of Integrated Circuits** (Topography Act B.E. 2543) (8) **Plant Variety Right Assignment** (9) **Domain Name Assignment** (.th, .co.th, .com, gTLDs) (10) **Trade Name Assignment** (11) **Know-how + Technology Transfer Agreement** notarization (12) **IP License-back Assignments** (sale + license-back structure) (13) **Security Assignment of IP** (IP as collateral) (14) **IP Assignment by Operation of Law** — inheritance, merger, court order. iVC has notarized 1,200+ IP assignments since 2018 for clients including global pharma, US/EU tech, Japanese auto, Korean entertainment, and Thai conglomerates.
How much does iVC's IP Assignment notarization cost?
**IP Assignment Notarial Pricing**: (1) **Single IP Asset Assignment** (one trademark, one patent, one copyright): **THB 8,500-15,500** per deed (~USD 240-435) (2) **Portfolio Assignment** (2-10 IP assets in one deed, e.g., trademark family): **THB 18,500-38,500** (3) **Mega-Portfolio Assignment** (10-100+ assets, typical M&A IP carve-out): **THB 45,000-185,000** based on document length + counterparty diligence (4) **Add-ons**: DIP recordal filing THB 1,500-3,500/asset; WIPO/USPTO/EUIPO/JPO recordal coordination THB 8,500-25,000/jurisdiction (excluding government fees); MOFA legalization THB 800-1,400/document; Apostille (from 1 Jan 2026) THB 200-400/document; foreign embassy authentication THB 1,500-8,500/document; on-site notary at client's law firm THB +8,500-15,000; same-day express +50%. (5) **Bundled IP Assignment + Recordal Package** (notarize + MOFA + DIP recordal for single Thai trademark): **THB 18,500 all-in**, delivery 10-14 working days. Compare to leading Bangkok IP firms billing **THB 35,000-65,000** for the same scope.
What is the timeline from notarization to DIP recordal completion?
**Standard timeline**: (a) **Day 0**: Client (or foreign counsel) sends draft IP Assignment Deed for iVC review — we check signature blocks, IP asset description (Reg No. / App No. / Class / Filing date), recital of consideration, governing law, bilingual format if required (b) **Day 1**: Parties sign in front of iVC's Notarial Services Attorney at iVC Asoke or by mobile service. Notary verifies identity and authority, witnesses signatures, applies seal + Notarial Certificate (c) **Day 2-3**: MOFA Chaeng Watthana legalization (standard) or same-day express (d) **Day 4-5**: Foreign embassy authentication (varies) OR Apostille (1-3 days from 1 Jan 2026 — much faster) (e) **Day 6-10**: DIP recordal filing — file Form K-19 (trademark) or relevant patent/copyright form with notarized deed attached. DIP examination period: 30-60 days for trademark recordal, 60-120 days for patent assignment (f) **Day 11-90**: DIP issues Recordal Certificate. **Express track**: notarization + MOFA same-day for THB 12,500-25,000 surcharge; DIP cannot be expedited but iVC's recordal team monitors weekly. iVC's DIP recordal success rate: **98.7%** (rejections rare and typically due to defective foreign deeds we have flagged in pre-notarization review).
How does iVC coordinate with foreign IP counsel (US/EU/JP/KR/CN)?
iVC's **IP Recordal Coordination Desk** routinely partners with: (a) **US IP boutiques** for USPTO recordal of assignments where Thai entity is assignor/assignee — iVC provides notarized + Apostilled deed within 5 working days, US counsel files at USPTO with iVC's certified translation if required (b) **European IP firms** for EUIPO/WIPO/national filings — iVC accepts Madrid Protocol assignment notarization with multi-jurisdiction designations (c) **Japanese IP firms** (Nakamura & Partners, TMI, Anderson Mori) — iVC notarizes JPO-required documents in English + provides MoJ-certified Japanese translation when needed (d) **Korean IP firms** (Kim & Chang, Lee International) for KIPO recordal (e) **Chinese IP firms** for CNIPA — note: China requires CNIPA-specific power of attorney format which iVC drafts; China is NOT Apostille member so dual-legalization through PRC Embassy in Bangkok is still required (f) **WIPO Madrid Bureau** direct recordal under MM5 (assignment) and MM6 (limitation) — iVC handles direct WIPO filings for Thai-originating Madrid marks. iVC's IP Desk accepts engagement letters in English, signs NDAs with information-barrier protocols, accepts payment in THB/USD/EUR/JPY/KRW by international wire, and maintains THB 50M Professional Indemnity Insurance covering notarial + recordal acts.
IP Assignment in M&A — how does iVC handle the IP carve-out workstream?
**M&A IP carve-out workstream** is a parallel-track to the main SPA closing and iVC executes it as a single integrated bundle: (1) **IP Schedule preparation** — iVC + counsel finalise the IP Schedule listing every assigned asset (Reg No., jurisdiction, status, renewal date, registered owner, encumbrances) (2) **Master IP Assignment Deed** covering all jurisdictions with carve-out reps and warranties (3) **Per-jurisdiction local-form assignments** required by national registries (USPTO assignment, EUIPO assignment, JPO assignment, KIPO assignment, CNIPA assignment, etc.) — typically 8-25 local-form documents (4) **Power of Attorney** to local recordal counsel in each jurisdiction (5) **IP License-back Agreement** if seller retains continuing use rights (6) **Trade Secret Inventory + Assignment** (7) **Software Source Code Escrow Assignment** (if applicable) (8) **Domain Name Transfer Authorisation Codes (EPP codes)** (9) **Open-Source License Compliance Certificate** (10) **IP Encumbrance Release** from any lenders with IP security. iVC has executed 60+ M&A IP carve-outs since 2020 including a USD 480M Thai pharma divestment (450 trademarks + 89 patents across 38 jurisdictions delivered in 22 working days) and a USD 95M SaaS carve-out (40 trademarks + 15 copyright registrations + 2,400 domain names delivered in 12 working days).
What changes for IP recordal under Apostille from 1 January 2026?
**From 1 January 2026** Apostille becomes available at MOFA for Thai-executed IP documents, and Thai DIP will accept foreign-executed deeds bearing Apostille from Hague member states. **Key impacts**: (1) **US Assignment Deeds** — currently require dual-legalization through Thai Embassy in Washington/LA/NY/Chicago/Houston. From 2026, Apostille by Secretary of State suffices — saves **3-6 weeks** per deed (2) **EU Assignment Deeds** — all 27 EU member states + UK + Switzerland are Apostille members; saves **2-4 weeks** per deed (3) **Japan/Korea/Australia/NZ/Canada Assignment Deeds** — Apostille from origin country; saves **2-4 weeks** (4) **DIP examination of Apostilled deeds** — DIP issued Internal Notification No. 12/2568 (Aug 2025) confirming Apostille acceptance from 1 Jan 2026 with pro-forma certification template (5) **Non-Apostille jurisdictions** (China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia*, some Middle East) — dual-legalization still required. *Indonesia joined Apostille Convention May 2022 — already accepted by DIP. (6) **Cost saving per IP Assignment Deed**: THB 1,200-7,800 (depending on origin embassy). For a 50-mark portfolio assignment from US to Thai entity, total saving exceeds **THB 100,000** and **3-6 weeks** compressed timeline. iVC's IP Recordal Desk has rewritten all client engagement templates to default to Apostille for member states from 1 Jan 2026.
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