Official Statement — Supreme Court of Thailand Decision, 31st July 2024

VICTORY: Big Bike Tours (Thailand) Defeats Competitor’s Lawsuit – IP Court Upholds Right to Stop Confusion!

Big Bike Tours (Thailand) Limited Partnership, the original and premier big bike touring company based in Chiang Mai, has secured a crucial victory in Thailand’s Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court!

On July 31, 2024, the Bangkok IP Court dismissed the lawsuit brought against us by Big Bike Touring Co., Ltd. The court’s findings decisively confirm our right to protect our business and brand.

The Court acknowledged that our competitor, Big Bike Touring Co, used names, branding, and advertising that were so similar to ours (Big Bike Tours) that it confused our loyal customers into thinking they were the same company. 📎Page 11 📎Page 12 📎Page 13

Crucially, the Court ruled that our action in reporting the infringement that led to the competitor’s social media page being disabled was a legitimate exercise of our right to protect our business and did not constitute a wrongful act (tort). 📎Page 11 📎Page 12 📎Page 13

This court decision validates that:

  • Big Bike Tours is the original brand, established years before the competitor. 📎Page 10 📎Page 12 📎Page 11
  • The competitor’s branding and marketing caused public confusion. 📎Page 11 📎Page 12 📎Page 13
  • Our steps to shut down their confusing online presence were lawful and justified. Page 11 📎Page 12 📎Page 13

⚖️ This final judgment of the Supreme Court (Prime Court Bangkok) is binding and enforceable under Thai law. It marks the successful protection of our brand integrity and the continued trust of our worldwide customers.

📄 Download the official Thai Supreme Court decision (PDF)


About Big Bike Tours™

Founded in Chiang Mai in 2009, Big Bike Tours™ is Thailand’s Original Motorcycle Adventure Company offering award-winning tours across Asia. With over 800 five-star reviews and TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence (2014–2025), we stand for authentic adventure, safety, and integrity.

Ride with the Original — Ride with Big Bike Tours™.


Disclaimer (EN):
This publication is issued for informational and brand-protection purposes in accordance with the Court of Justice Act B.E. 2543 (2000) and the Official Information Act B.E. 2540 (1997). The information reflects a final public judgment of the Supreme Court of Thailand and is presented accurately without defamatory intent or alteration. Personal data contained in the court file has been redacted in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019).

คำชี้แจงทางกฎหมาย (TH):
เอกสารฉบับนี้เผยแพร่เพื่อวัตถุประสงค์ในการให้ข้อมูลและคุ้มครองชื่อเสียงทางการค้า ตาม พระราชบัญญัติระเบียบข้าราชการตุลาการ พ.ศ. ๒๕๔๓ และ พระราชบัญญัติข้อมูลข่าวสารของราชการ พ.ศ. ๒๕๔๐ เนื้อหานี้อ้างอิงจากคำพิพากษาศาลฎีกา โดยไม่บิดเบือนข้อเท็จจริง และได้ลบข้อมูลส่วนบุคคลตาม พระราชบัญญัติคุ้มครองข้อมูลส่วนบุคคล พ.ศ. ๒๕๖๒

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