Despite selling their branded goods and services for decades in Vietnam, many businesses are at risk of losing their trademarks due to a lack of awareness and disregard for trademark registration. In most cases, trademarks are lost either because business owners are unaware of the need for registration, or because they prioritize market development over legal protection. Even those who do register their trademarks may face difficulties in enforcing them against infringing competitors. As a result, not a few businesses had to pay a high price for their negligence and lack of knowledge in the field of intellectual property. This article will explore the reasons behind trademark losses in Vietnam and offer guidance on how businesses can protect their valuable intellectual property assets.
Company charter is required upon enterprise registration of establishment, so what is the company charter? what are the contents of the company charter?
Foreign Contractor Tax (FTC) is applicable to foreign individuals and organizations who earn incomes in business activities in Vietnam. How to determine the FCT? Is it deducted or not? Please get a deeper understanding of FCT in the following post.
From March 05, 2023, Decree 08 which amends a number of regulations on government bonds shall take effect. Accordingly, many difficulties for corporations and investors shall be removed. Please follow the new points of Decree No. 08/2023/ND-CP as follows:
In March, there are many new regulations which are applicable such as the Law on Anti-Money laundering 2022, increase in levels of the allowance for laborers working in dangerous, hazardous conditions, tightening the management on receiving religious donations or grants…..
The National Assembly has passed the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment No. 15/2023/QH15 which formally takes effect on January 01, 2024. Here are the significant contents prescribed in the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment.
It is necessary to define the incomes liable to personal income tax in order to calculate the taxable income. Here is the solution on what is the taxable income and what are incomes liable to personal income tax in 2023.
Many enterprises must hire foreign laborers to work beside Vietnamese laborers depending on the nature of the work. Thus what are the conditions for foreigners to work in Vietnam?
The Ministry of Health issues Circular No. 18/2022/TT-BYT on amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circular No. 56/2017/TT-BYT with many new regulations on social insurance allowance from February 15, 2023.