Opposition Procedures of Trademark in Vietnam

Trademark is the priceless asset of a company because of being used to distinguish goods or services of different organizations or individuals. Many international companies have found that others have registered trademark protection in Vietnam at National Offices of Intellectual Property (NOIP). Because trademark is protected independently in each nation, it is easy for violators to abuse trademarks of other well-known companies for...

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Measures to Prevent and Ensure Administrative Sanctions of Software Piracy in Vietnam

Vietnam is among countries with the highest rate of software piracy in the world, although the rate has reduced from 92% in 2004, to 81% in 2011, 78% in 2015 according to the report of BSA, The Software Alliance that promote legal software use and advocates for public policies that foster technology innovation and drive growth in the digital economy.   Computer software is protected as literary works, one of types of works eligible for copyright...

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When and How to Register Trademark to Protect IP Rights in Vietnam?

Considering trademark registration activities, the subject holder must comply with certain conditions to fulfill its trademark registration rights in Vietnam. According to Article 13.1 Law on Intellectual Property amended in 2009: -Organizations and individuals may register marks to be used for goods they produce or services they provide.   Trademark in Vietnam -Organizations and individuals that conduct lawful commercial activities...

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Intellectual property protection abroad for Vietnamese enterprises

The development of international supply chains has become a critical success factor for big companies, and should be seen as important key for products of developing countries to gain entry into high standard market such as USA, European Countries, and Japan. However, many Vietnam companies have experienced problems in shifting their supply chain abroad as well as managed their intellectual property such as geographical indication, trademarks.    Protecting...

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Benefits of retaining a Real Estate Dispute Lawyers in Vietnam

Why Client Should Retain Real Estate Dispute Lawyers in Vietnam? Due to changes in law attracting foreigners to come to live, and invest in Vietnam, foreigners have growing interest in investment and acquiring real estate. However, as real estate is valuable assets, the law on real estate ownership and real estate transactions are complicated, especially for foreigners.   Under the land ownership regime in Vietnam, land belongs to the entire...

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How Can IPR Holder Protect Intellectual Property Rights in Vietnam?

An intellectual property right holder shall have the right to apply the following measures to protect the intellectual property rights in Vietnam of such holder:   To apply technological measures to prevent acts of infringement of its intellectual property rights; To request any organization or individual who commits an act of infringement of the intellectual property rights of the holder to terminate such...

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Subject Matters of Intellectual Property Rights in Vietnam

Subject matters of intellectual property rights in Vietnam is divided into three groups included: subject matter of copyright, subject matter of industrial property rights, subject matter of rights to plant varieties. In details:   Protect Intellectual Property Rights in Vietnam -The subject matter of copyright shall comprise literary, artistic and scientific works; the subject matter of copyright related rights shall comprise performances,...

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