Mrs. Darani Vachanavuttivong

Capacity
Darani Vachanavuttivong is a formidable enforcer of intellectual property rights (IPR), including trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Regarded as “respected and experienced” (Chambers Asia 2011), Darani is currently recognized as a top IP practitioner by such publications as Asialaw Leading Lawyers Survey (2003-2011), The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2003-2011), Practical Law Co. (2006-2010), and Chambers Asia (2008-2011).

Darani helps clients protect IPR in some of the toughest jurisdictions in the world—Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Darani previously headed the firm’s trademark registration group and is well-versed in writing patents, having represented numerous patent clients and having attended several high-level courses on drafting patent specifications, including the South East Asian Patent Drafting Training Course and the Patent Agent Training Course organized by the Department of Intellectual Property, Bangkok.

A leading IP attorney and a leader in the IP field, Darani is the managing director of the Tilleke & Gibbins intellectual property group, which is consistently recognized as the preeminent IP practice in Thailand. Outside of the firm, Darani was elected by her peers to serve on the ASEAN Intellectual Property Association (AIPA) as the Country Head for Thailand (2009-2011) and as a Council Member (2007-2011). She was also the President of the Intellectual Property Association of Thailand (IPAT) for two terms (2005-2009) and continues to be involved in IPAT as the Secretary General and as a member of the Board of Directors.

Darani takes a realistic, no-nonsense approach to protecting intellectual property in Southeast Asia, and notes that, “protecting IPR should be viewed as an investment in the product and the company’s good name and as a critical line-item in any originator’s budget.”

Education

1999, L.L.B. (Ramkamhaeng University), Bangkok, Thailand
1991, M.Sc. (Accounting), Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand
1988, Higher Diploma in Auditing, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand
1985, B.B.A. (Accounting), Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand
Languages

Thai
English
Memberships

Thai Bar Association
Lawyers Council of Thailand (formerly The Law Society of Thailand)
Director, Intellectual Property Association of Thailand
President, Intellectual Property Association of Thailand (June 28, 2005-June 30, 2007), re-elected for another 2-year term from July 2007-June 2009
International Trademark Association
ASEAN Intellectual Property Association
Asian Patent Attorneys Association
Association Internationale Pour la Protection de la Propriete Industrielle
The Thai Group of AIPPI
Thai Institute of Directors
Multilaw Association
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