Scheduled for submission to the National Assembly for passage this May, the latest draft Law on Personal Data Protection introduces key provisions aimed at completing the legal framework for personal data protection and enhancing the responsibilities of domestic and foreign agencies, organizations, and individuals in safeguarding personal data.
The footwear manufacturing industry is one of Vietnam’s key export sectors, contributing significantly to international trade revenue and creating millions of jobs. With competitive labor costs, a skilled workforce, and a favorable geographic location, Vietnam has become the world’s third-largest footwear manufacturing hub, after China and India.
Vietnam's aviation industry is entering a phase of remarkable growth, evidenced by increasing transportation demand, infrastructure expansion, and growing participation from both domestic and international investors. In this context, identifying and fully complying with legal regulations on investment and business operations in the aviation sector is not only a prerequisite for the legality of any project but also a foundation for safeguarding investors’ legal interests and promoting sustainable, transparent, and stable development of Vietnam's aviation market.
Vietnam's maritime transport sector continues to evolve with significant regulatory updates in 2025. This comprehensive guide explores the latest changes in maritime transport laws, providing essential information for industry stakeholders and professionals.
The taxation landscape for seaports in Vietnam represents a complex framework that significantly impacts maritime operations and investment decisions. This comprehensive guide explores the current tax policies, requirements, and compliance procedures that port operators and stakeholders must navigate in Vietnam's maritime sector.
The maritime industry in Vietnam continues to evolve, bringing with it increasingly complex labor regulations that port operators and employers must navigate. This comprehensive guide examines the latest seaport labor laws and provides detailed guidelines for ensuring compliance in 2025.
In Vietnam, a trademark opposition is a legal procedure that allows a third party to formally challenge a pending trademark application before it gets officially registered by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (VNIPO, formerly, NOIP). A trademark opposition aims at preventing the registration of trademarks that could potentially infringe on existing rights or create confusion in the marketplace. It's a proactive measure to avoid future legal disputes and brand damage.
The 2024 Law on Cultural Heritage aims to improve regulations on the safeguarding and promotion of values of cultural heritage, decentralization and delegation of powers for state management of cultural heritage, and mechanisms and policies to promote mobilization of social resources
In recent years, Vietnam's rapid maritime sector growth has brought environmental challenges to the forefront of industry concerns. As seaports continue to expand their operations, implementing effective environmental compliance measures has become crucial for sustainable development and regulatory adherence.
Many trademark owners might think that examiners at the Vietnam Intellectual Property Office (“VNIPO”) will automatically reject trademark applications that are strikingly similar to existing marks, but reality can differ surprisingly. The assumption that very similar trademarks, especially those registered for similar or related goods and services, will certainly be rejected is a common misconception. Due to unforeseen reasons during the examination process, even marks that appear confusingly similar can sometimes be granted protection.
Trademarks and copyrights – two concepts that may seem familiar, yet they harbor a wealth of legal complexities. Many mistakenly assume that obtaining a Trademark Registration Certificate grants them a "carte blanche" to use the logo without any further considerations. However, the reality is far from simple. In fact, it demonstrates that trademark registration and the issue of copyright infringement are two entirely distinct legal realms. KENFOX IP & Law Office analyzes the core differences, explores the points of intersection, and, in particular, elucidates why, even with a registered trademark, the potential for copyright infringement persists.
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