Domnern Somgiat & Boonma sits comfortably in the top Tier for prosecution work, handling more than 12% of the trade mark applications and 50% of the patent applications filed by foreign companies in Thailand. The firm holds ample capacity to take on big cases with 118 full-time members, five of whom are partners and nearly 80 of whom are outside technical experts, including university professors, with whom the firm consults regularly.
"Speedy service, clear advice and reasonable price," keep one client happy with the firm, which was instructed to liaise with local enforcement authorities, formulate administrative complaints, and negotiate settlement agreements, among other matters. "Nettaya Warncke is highly skilled and very ably assisted by Nathapong Tongkaew and Ruengyot Nasaree."
"They do lots of enforcement work," notes one peer. The outfit maintains a good relationship with the Economic and Cyber-Crime Investigation Division and the Department of Special Investigation and often conducts raids against those involved in the counterfeiting process. The group also has expertise in Customs seizure cases. Some brands on the firm's impressive client list are General Motors, Nestlé, McDonald's, Shell, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, Bosch and Philips.