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Nont is one of the leading intellectual property and technology lawyers in Thailand. He has represented a wide range of business and institutional clients in IP and Technology matters for almost three decades. His areas of practices include trademark, copyright, commercialization of IP, media and entertainment, artificial intelligence, data protection, digital commerce, cybersecurity, and emerging technology regulation. Nont also currently serves as a Council Member of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APPA) Thailand Group. Further, he is a member of the Thailand Copyright Board as well as a board member of the Intellectual Property of Thailand Association (IPAT).
With a distinguished career spanning almost 30 years, Nont has become a highly respected and sought-after attorney in the areas of both Intellectual Property and Technology, Media and Telecommunications. Nont is entrusted to lead the Trademark, Media and Entertainment, Enforcement and Transactional IP teams in Thailand, as well as overseeing a substantial number of our matters in our Technology, Media and Telecommunications industry group.
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Nont's suggestions are very pragmatic.
He is an outstanding lawyer.
Nont's track record of consistently securing favourable outcomes for us marks him as a reliable legal advocate.
Nont Horayangura's immense IP experience makes him well equipped to handle our cases. He also has a deep understanding of our business and thorough awareness of our IP requirements.
Nont's suggestions are very pragmatic.
He is an outstanding lawyer.
Nont's track record of consistently securing favourable outcomes for us marks him as a reliable legal advocate.
Nont Horayangura's immense IP experience makes him well equipped to handle our cases. He also has a deep understanding of our business and thorough awareness of our IP requirements.
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New Copyright Act amendment: What’s changing
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The fine line of 3D shape protection: Avoiding overreach
In a recent ruling, Thailand’s IPIT Court dismissed a passing off claim involving a cylindrical water bottle design. The court held that the cylindrical form is functional and widely used, lacking inherent distinctiveness. Without secondary meaning, such shapes cannot be monopolized. The decision re
The Rise of E-Sports in Thailand and Opportunities for Investors
The popularity of e-sports in recent years has led to its official recognition as a professional sport in Thailand, which affords legal protection within the industry and obligates those with a vested interest in e-sports to follow the standards set by the laws and regulations of traditional sports.
New Copyright Act amendment: What’s changing
The new draft amendment to the Thai Copyright Act has been reviewed by the Office of the Council of State (OCS) and placed for public hearing between 8 and 22 August 2025, retaining the original draft’s intention to endorse performers’ rights while offering clearer, more detailed provisions.
The fine line of 3D shape protection: Avoiding overreach
In a recent ruling, Thailand’s IPIT Court dismissed a passing off claim involving a cylindrical water bottle design. The court held that the cylindrical form is functional and widely used, lacking inherent distinctiveness. Without secondary meaning, such shapes cannot be monopolized. The decision re
The Rise of E-Sports in Thailand and Opportunities for Investors
The popularity of e-sports in recent years has led to its official recognition as a professional sport in Thailand, which affords legal protection within the industry and obligates those with a vested interest in e-sports to follow the standards set by the laws and regulations of traditional sports.