Mr. Pawat Varapirom, Founding partner

+666 3267 4217 

Education

LL.M. Europa-Institute (Germany)

LL.M. The University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom)

LL.B. (second class honors), Chulalongkorn University

Admission

Lawyer License, Lawyers Council of Thailand

Notarial Services Attorney

Registered Patent Agent

Pawat has extensive experience in advising clients on the protection of their IP assets and in guiding local and multinational companies as well as individuals in successfully managing and leveraging their IP portfolios in Thailand and overseas. Unlike most of the lawyers in Thailand, Pawat is not only a legal practitioner, but also an entrepreneur by vocation with an international mindset, forged by his international academic background, personal experience and genuine curiosity towards different cultures. As such, he is an ideal interlocutor for foreign law firms and businesses alike, easily grasps their needs and when necessary, does not hesitate to roll-up his sleeves to find himself the most effective and suitable answer to their specific challenges.

Mr. Munif Chaipanya, Founding partner

Education

LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law, Australia

LL.B. Bangkok University, Bangkok, Thailand

Admission

Lawyer License, Lawyers Council of Thailand

Notarial Services Attorney

Registered Patent Agent

With more than a decade of experience in handling trademark matters, from the routine trademark registration process to more complex legal issues emerging during and after the registration procedure, Munif is now supervising the work of TMP Intellectual Property’s trademark department and is responsible for managing clients’ trademark portfolios. His ample experience as a trademark attorney, combined with his familiarity with the convoluted procedures and requirements of the Department of Intellectual Property, make him a well-respected practitioner and go-to advisor for domestic and international companies seeking protection or enforcement of their trademark rights.

Ms. Adele Marchal, Head of International Department

Education

LL.M. in European and International Law, Europa-Institute, University of Saarbrucken, Germany

Master in Law and Management of Environment and Sustainable Development, University of Montpellier I, France

LL.B., University of Strasbourg, France

Adele oversees all international inbound and outbound trademark, design and patent filings, prosecution and enforcement. She is the focal point for TMP Intellectual Property international partners, associates and individual clients. As such, she ensures that all communications are timely and procedures handled efficiently to meet clients and partners’ expectations, always mindful to preserve sustainable and successful business relationships.

She is also conversant with Thailand’s IP procedures and always eager to provide information and advice on any trademark, design or patent matter.