Siraprapha Rungpry

Position:  Consultant

Department:  Intellectual Property

Nationality:  Thai

Languages:  Thai and English

Academic Qualifications:

• 2004-2005, LL.M. in Trade Regulation, New York University School of Law, New York, NY, U.S.A. Frank T. Diersen Award for distinction in LL.M. in Trade Regulation. Specialization: Intellectual property law, International trade law
  
• 2001-2004, J.D. cum laude, Boston College Law School, Newton, MA, U.S.A. Fields of interest: Intellectual property law, Commercial law
• 1997-2001, B.A. in Economics with honors, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, U.S.A. Fields of interest: Macroeconomics, International economics
  

Other Professional Training:

• SEAD Course, conducted by Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick, Bangkok, Thailand, May 18-22, 2009
• Certificate, "Symposium on Flexibilities in the International Intellectual Property Rules and the Local Production of Medicines in the ASEAN Countries" co-sponsored by UNCTAD and the Department of Intellectual Property, Bangkok, December 19, 2008
• Certificate in Advanced Legal Studies (Intellectual Property Law), Lawyers Council of Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand, 2007

Employment:

• Spring 2008-present, Lecturer, Ramkhamhaeng University, MBA Program in Innovation Management, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Course: IM602 Innovation Management
• March 2006-present, Project Manager, National Innovation Agency, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
• Responsible for IP licensing, IP valuation, and IP management projects
• March 2006-present, Consultant, Intellectual Property Department, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand
• September 2005-March 2006, Technology Transfer Officer, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Assisted with various transfer of technology projects, such as the Technology Clinic program
• Summer 2003, Summer Associate, Dechert LLP, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
  • Researched various issues in intellectual property law, such as enforceability of a work-made-for-hire clause in a software development contract
  • Assisted with drafting corporate documents, such as bylaws and stock compensation plans, and prepared opinion and representation letters
• Summer 2002, Summer Associate, Mongkolnavin Law Office, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Assisted with drafting commercial contracts between domestic and foreign companies
  • Researched and prepared a national report regarding various aspects of Thai family law
    

Publications:

• (With Clemence Gautier, Sriwan Puapondh, Rattana Thamarasri, Kobkit Thienpreecha, and Chinachart Vatanasuchart), "Doing Business In ... Handbook 2010" (chapter on Thailand), published by Practical Law Company in association with Lex Mundi, 2010.
• “Dealing with Ambush Marketing in Thailand”, Asia IP, February 2010.
• (With Paul Russell, Areeya Ratanayu, and Clemence Gautier), "PLC Cross-border Life Sciences Handbook 2009/10 – Thailand Chapter", Practical Law Company, January 2010.
• (With Clemence Gautier), "Drug Originator's Liability for Damage Caused by Use of Generics", Thailand: IP Developments (T&G client newsletter), June 2009.
• "Combating Generics: Rising Patent Pharmaceutical Litigation Trend", Thailand: IP Developments (T&G client newsletter), June 2009.
• "Combating Infringing Generics", PReMA Life Newsletter, June 2009.
• (With Charunun Sathitsuksomboon, Pimvimol Vipamaneerut, Cynthia Pornavalai, Sriwan Puapondh, Clemence Gautier and Rachel Walkup), "Doing Business in ... Handbook 2009" (chapter on Thailand), published by Practical Law Company in association with Lex Mundi, 2009.
• (With Edward J. Kelly, Nuttaphol Arammuang, Clemence Gautier, and Areeya Ratanayu), updated "Media, Advertising & Entertainment Law Throughout the World" (Thailand chapter), Editor-in-Chief: Andrew B. Ulmer, Frost Brown Todd LLC, December 2008.
• (Co-author with Edward A. Madden and Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers Association), "Intellectual Property - A Pathway to Innovations & Creativity", produced by Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers Association and published by Kor Karn Pim Thien Kwang Co., Ltd., 1st Edition, October 2008.
• "Consumer Case Procedure Act Takes Effect", Thailand: IP Developments (Tilleke & Gibbins' client newsletter), September 2008.
• (With Sukontip Jitmongkolthong), "Alternative Dispute Resolution through the Department of Intellectual Property", Thailand: IP Developments (Tilleke & Gibbins' client newsletter), September 2008.
• (With Nguyen Thi Phi Nga), "Trials and tribulations: Current drug issues in Indochina" , Asia-Pacific IP Focus 2008, Managing Intellectual Property, Special Report, September 2008.
• "New legislation on product liability", International Briefings, Managing Intellectual Property, September 2008.
• (With Alan Adcock and Nguyen Thi Phi Nga), "Pharmaceutical industry in Asia", Intellectual Property in Asia, BNA International, August 2008.
• (With Edward J. Kelly), "Compulsory Licensing Developments in Thailand", Asialaw IP Review, July 2008.
• (With Alan Adcock), "Thailand Pharmaceutical Update", Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review 2008, June 2008.
• (With Edward J. Kelly), "Pharmaceutical Compulsory Licensing Update", T-AB (Thai-American Business) Journal, Volume 2/2008.
• (With Titirat Wattanachewanopakorn), "Global Guide to Anti-Counterfeiting" (Thailand chapter), World Trademark Review, April 2008.
• (With Michael Ramirez), "Winners and losers under liability law", Corporate Counsellor Column, Bangkok Post, April 11, 2008.
• (With Edward J. Kelly, Areeya Ratanayu, Nuttaphol Arammuang, Carlos Natera and Clemence Gautier). "Media, Advertising & Entertainment Law Throughout the World" (Thailand chapter), Editor-in-Chief: Andrew B. Ulmer, Frost Brown Todd LLC, published by Thomson West, March 2008.
• (With Michael Ramirez), "New Product Liability Law: 3 Things IP Owners Should Know", Thailand: IP Developments (T&G client newsletter), March 2008.
• (With Edward J. Kelly), "Developments in Compulsory Licensing", Thailand: IP Developments (T&G client newsletter), March 2008.
• (With Edward J. Kelly), "Protection of Fashion Designs in Thailand", Asialaw IP Review, January 2008.
• (With Edward J. Kelly), "Gaps in data exclusivity under Trade Secrets Law",Asian Counsel, Vol. 5 Issue 10, December 2007.
  
• "Ownership in work-product IP: how to avoid pitfalls", Corporate Counsellor Column, Bangkok Post, December 7, 2007.
• (With Edward J. Kelly), "Data Protection under Trade Secrets Law", Thailand: IP Developments (T&G client newsletter), November 2007.
• (With Clemence M. Gautier), "INTA Country Guide Update for Thailand", published by the International Trademark Association, November 2007.
• (With Areeya Ratanayu), "IP and Competition Law Survey" (Thailand), prepared for Lex Mundi, September 2007.
• Editor of "ASEAN Innovation Management" published by National Innovation Agency, 2007.
  
• (With Edward J. Kelly), "Trouble looms in amendments to Patent Act", Asian-Counsel, June 2007.
• (With Edward J. Kelly), "The question of standing to bring an action before Thailand's Administrative Court", Asian Counsel, Vol 5 Issue 4, May 2007.
• (With Edward A. Madden), "Bio-Pharmaceuticals & Drug Regulation in Thailand", Thailand Biotech Guide 2006/2007.
• (With Edward A. Madden), "Securitization moves up the agenda", World Trademark Review, January/February 2007.
• (With Edward A. Madden), "Universities need to manage IP", Corporate Counsellor Column, Bangkok Post, June 2, 2006.

Presentations:

• "Collaborative Research: Negotiating a Deal and Drafting an Agreement", Intellectual Property Professional Forum # 4, Bangkok, August 7, 2009
• "Our Industry", Baxter Healthcare Training organized by Baxter Healthcare, Phuket, June 24, 2009.
• (With Alan Adcock), "Role Play On Current & Future Implementation of R&D Regulations & Intellectual Property Rights in Thailand", Successfully Evaluating, Measuring & Managing R&D & Innovation Seminar organized by Asia Business Forum (Thailand) Ltd., Bangkok, March 11, 2009.
• "Legal Recommendations for Pre-Marketing and Post-Marketing Processes to Prevent Product Liability Claims", Product Liability Law & Prevention Strategies Seminar organized by Asia Business Forum, Bangkok, February 26, 2009.
• "Intellectual Property Management", Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok, Bangkok, February 12, 2009.
• "Product Liability: Defenses & Industry-Specific Issues", Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok, January 29, 2009.
• "Internet, E-Commerce and Online Copyright Infringement", Intellectual Property Professional Forum, Bangkok, December 22, 2008.
• "Product Liability in the Food and Agro-Business Context", American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, Bangkok, October 1, 2008.
• Guest lecturer, "IP Law and Applicability in the Food Industry", University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, MBA Program in Food Industry Management, Bangkok, Fall 2008.
• "Product Liability Law in Thailand", Bayer Animal HealthCare/Bayer Thai Co., Ltd., Bangkok, July 9, 2008.
• "Product Liability Law: Implications for Pharmaceutical Company", Bayer Schering Pharma, Bangkok, June 11, 2008.
• "Legal Issues on IP Landscape & Protection on Pharmaceutical Products", 4th Pharmaceutical Industry in Thailand, Bangkok, April 1, 2008.
• "Recent Developments: New Legislation Which May Affect the Drug Industry in Thailand", Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd. Seminar on Competition Law and Intellectual Property Law for the Pharmaceutical Industry IP Executive Training Course 2008, Bangkok, February 11, 2008.
• "Protecting Intellectual Property in Oursourcing Transactions", The Industry Forum Conference, Bangkok, June 26-27, 2007.

Interviews:

• Interviewed for the story "Thailand Could Seek WTO Solution on Compulsory Licensing, Generic Drugs", PharmAsia News, March 29, 2010.
• Interviewed by Mustard Films regarding the Museum of Counterfeit Goods for the program, Journey Thailand, on TV Channel 5 hosted by DJ Eek Q, April 2009.

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property Law, Pharmaceutical Law, Products Liability

E-mail:

• siraprapha.r@tillekeandgibbins.com

Telephone: +66 2653 5874

Facsimile:  +66 2653 5678

(April 2010)