TMI Associates - Thailand

12/08/2026

Honoring the strength, compassion, and endless love of mothers this Thailand’s Mother’s Day💙🌷🌼

11/08/2026

Learning Beyond the Classroom | Summer Legal Internship Program 2026

This summer, TMI Associates (Thailand) welcomed a group of law students to our Summer Legal Internship Program 2026.

Over the course of the program, the interns worked on practical legal assignments, joined discussions with our partners and associates, and gained exposure to different areas of legal practice. The program also included on-site learning opportunities, allowing them to see how legal work translates into practice beyond the classroom.

We hope the experience gave the interns a clearer perspective on the work of a practicing lawyer, as well as an opportunity to develop the skills needed to approach legal issues in a practical and professional way.

Thank you to all of our interns for their enthusiasm, curiosity, and contributions throughout the program. We wish them all the best as they continue their studies and begin their legal careers.

11/08/2026

TMI Eyes 37th Edition is out now! In this article, following our previous article discussing the termination of underperforming employees, TMI further invites readers to explore the concept of unfair termination under Thai labor law, including the applicable legal criteria and potential compensation.

Visit the link below to explore!
https://www.tmi.gr.jp/eyes/newsletter/2026/18678.html

14/07/2026

TMI Eyes 36th Edition is out now! In this article, TMI addresses a number of common questions, particularly those arising at fiscal year-end regarding whether companies can terminate underperforming employees and, if so, what the implications may be. The article highlights key principles under labor protection law, as well as important considerations and precautions for employers.

Visit the link below to explore!
https://www.tmi.gr.jp/eyes/newsletter/2026/18562.html

01/07/2026

Celebrating Patent Attorney Day in Japan!

On July 1, we celebrate Patent Attorney Day in Japan. At TMI Associates, our 102 Japanese patent and trademark attorneys support clients worldwide across all areas of intellectual property.

We are proud that our IP practice continues to be recognized by leading industry rankings, including MIP IP STARS 2026, IAM Patent 1000 2026, WTR Global Leaders 2026, and the ALB Japan Law Awards 2026.

【本日7月1日は「弁理士の日」です】
弁理士の日は、明治32年7月1日に、弁理士法の前身である「特許代理業者登録規則」が施行されたことを記念し、日本弁理士会により制定されました。
現在、TMIには、法律事務所として最大規模となる102名の弁理士が在籍しており、特許・商標・意匠・著作権など、知的財産に関わる幅広い分野で、国内外のお客様のビジネスを支えています。
また、IP分野の主要アワードにおいても、今年も非常に高い評価をいただいております。

MIP IP STARS 2026：全部門で最高位を受賞・6名の個人表彰
IAM Patent 1000 2026：全部門で最高位を受賞・13名の個人表彰
WTR Global Leaders 2026：2名の個人表彰
ALB Japan Law Awards 2026：Japan Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Yearを受章

TMIはこれからも、知的財産の可能性を広げ、創造と挑戦を支えるパートナーとして伴走してまいります。

17/06/2026

[Award Information]

TMI has been named “Japan Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year” at the ALB Japan Law Awards 2026. The firm was also shortlisted in 15 categories, including “Japan Law Firm of the Year.”

Explore the link below for more details!
https://www.tmi.gr.jp/information/2026/18459.html

【受賞情報】
https://www.tmi.gr.jp/information/2026/18459.html
「ALB Japan Law Awards 2026」において、TMIは “Japan Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year” を受賞しました。
また、Firm Categories 14部門、Deal Categories 2部門においてファイナリストにも選出されました。
本賞は、トムソン・ロイターグループの国際的法律雑誌であるAsian Legal Business（ALB）が選定し、日本のトップクラスの法律実務家や法律事務所の功績、ならびに業界への貢献を称えるものです。

16/06/2026

TMI Eyes 35th Edition is out now! In this article, TMI highlights the enhanced scrutiny measures applicable to (1) the registration of partnerships and limited companies involving foreign investors or foreign authorized directors; and (2) identity verification and registration of individuals authorized to certify signatures. These measures take effect from 1 January 2026.

Visit the link below to explore!
https://www.tmi.gr.jp/eyes/newsletter/2026/18461.html

12/06/2026

[Award Information]

Shunji Sato (Partner, Trademark Attorney) and Seiro Hatano (Partner, Attorney) have been named WTR Global Leaders 2026 for Japan – Domestic by World Trademark Review. The list, published on 10 June 2026 by Law Business Research (London), recognizes top trademark practitioners based on the WTR 1000 and WTR 300 rankings.

Explore the link below for more details!
https://www.tmi.gr.jp/information/2026/18456.html

【受賞情報】
https://www.tmi.gr.jp/information/2026/18452.html
世界的な知的財産に関する情報と分析を提供する英国のメディアグループであるLaw Business Researchが発表した「IAM Patent 1000 2026」において、当事務所はJapan Domesticの全ての分野で最高位を受賞しました。また、当事務所の弁護士・弁理士は、高い評価を受けました。

11/06/2026

[Award Information]

TMI was recognized as the highest-ranked in all areas of the Japan Domestic category in the "IAM Patent 1000 2026" rankings, published by Law Business Research.

Additionally, our attorneys and patent attorneys were individually recognized in various areas.

Explore the link below for more details!
https://www.tmi.gr.jp/information/2026/18452.html

【受賞情報】
https://www.tmi.gr.jp/information/2026/18452.html
世界的な知的財産に関する情報と分析を提供する英国のメディアグループであるLaw Business Researchが発表した「IAM Patent 1000 2026」において、当事務所はJapan Domesticの全ての分野で最高位を受賞しました。また、当事務所の弁護士・弁理士は、高い評価を受けました。

09/06/2026

[Award Information]

TMI was recognized in the highest tier across five categories in IP STARS 2026, published by Managing IP.

Explore the link below for more details!

https://lnkd.in/gxf6YuNt

【受賞情報：MIP IP STARS 2026において高い評価を得ました】
https://www.tmi.gr.jp/information/2026/18427.html
Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) が発表した「IP STARS 2026」において、当事務所は5部門で最高位の評価を受けました。
また、当事務所の弁理士・弁護士は高い評価を受けました。