The Young Thai IP Law Ambassador initiative aims to raise awareness of the legal and cultural issues around Intellectual Property (IP) amongst the younger generation, as well as to create an informal network for those university students with a strong interest in IP issues.
The project is managed by the British Council in partnership with the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court (IP&IT Court), BIOTEC, True Visions and Motion Picture Association Thailand (MPA) with support from the British Embassy, Bangkok.
Application deadline
What form will the competition take?
An essay and moot competition (mock trial before a panel of judges)
What is the prize?
In addition to a trophy from the Supreme Court, the winning team of two Young Thai IP Law Ambassadors will go on a two-week, all-expenses-paid trip to the UK to visit and participate in various activities at leading intellectual property establishments, including judicial and academic bodies, top private law firms, and creative establishments where ideas are developed. While in the UK, both ambassadors will also join an attachment programme at a reputable law firm.
What are the other prizes?
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The first runner-up team will receive a trophy from the Central IP&IT Court and a one-week study visit to Hong Kong with MPA |
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The team with the best essay will receive a trophy from MPA and 30,000 baht in cash as their prize |
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All teams participating in the moot competition will receive a certificate of participation in the Young Thai IP Law Ambassador Award |
Who are we looking for?
Candidates should:
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be studying Law at an academic institution in Thailand |
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be under 28 years old on the submission deadline (5 November 2008) |
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be able to communicate fluently in English (writing and speaking) |
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have a strong interest in IP |
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have good interpersonal skills |
What do you have to do?
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Form and name a team of two people |
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Each team must submit one short essay in English on their view of “Thai Society and Compulsory Licensing of Pharmaceutical Products” (max 1,000 words) |
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Complete the application form, and send to:
Natthaphon Phatara
British Council, 254 Chulalongkorn Soi 64, Siam Square,
Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 |
Your essay and application form must be submitted to us by
How will we select the winner?
: Essay submission with application form
The panel of judges will assess all entries by the following criteria:
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your understanding of IP |
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your ability to communicate your ideas effectively |
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the quality of your English |
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and, most importantly, your creativity and originality |
: Moot competition
Eight candidate teams will be selected to enter the moot competition, which will be in English, at the Central IP&IT Court. During this round you will be coached by law firms to prepare you for the competition. We will select one winning team from the moot competition to visit the UK.
Timetable
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Essay submission with application by Wednesday 5 November 2008 |
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Shortlisted teams contacted by Wednesday 12 November 2008 |
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Moot competition at the Central IP&IT Court during the first week of December 2008 |
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Winners go to the UK in March 2009 |
For more information please contact:
Natthaphon Phatara
Tel: 02 657 5605
Fax: 02 253 5312
Email: natthaphon.phatara@britishcouncil.or.th
