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Every enterprise must know: 5 things to do for personal data protection
Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP which takes effect on July 01, 2023, sets up a number of things to do for enterprises to protect personal data protection for employees.
Is the use of a trademark on the website considered admissible evidence?
Is the use of a trademark on the website considered admissible evidence?
Any third party may file a request with the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam to cancel the registration of a trademark if it has not been utilized by its owner for five years from the date of registration.
Establishment of insurance enterprises: Updated registration conditions and procedure
Establishment of insurance enterprises: Updated registration conditions and procedure
Insurance is one of the conditional businesses. Therefore, what are the registration conditions and procedures for insurance enterprises?
8 noticeably new points of the Law on E-Transactions 2023
8 noticeably new points of the Law on E-Transactions 2023
Here are 8 noticeably new points of the Law on E-Transactions 2023 which was passed by the XVth National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at its 5th session. This Law takes effect on July 01, 2024, and replaces the Law on E-Transactions No. 51/2005/QH11
Protecting your IPR in Vietnam – A Guide to VIPRI's Services and Expertise
Protecting your IPR in Vietnam – A Guide to VIPRI's Services and Expertise
The Vietnam Intellectual Property Research Institute (VIPRI) is a research institution under the Ministry of Science and Technology that provides expert opinions on IP infringement cases concerning industrial property subject matters such as inventions, industrial designs, designs of semi-conducting closed circuits, trade secrets, marks, trade names, and geographical indications.
Trademark squatting – a concerning trend for the business owners in Vietnam
Trademark squatting – a concerning trend for the business owners in Vietnam
The loss of a trademark can result in a loss of market access. Genuine products produced by the rightful trademark owner may turn out to be “counterfeits” if the trademark falls into the hands of a competitor. Furthermore, trademark speculators also exploit registered trademarks as a legal tool to undermine the true trademark owner. The following case serves as a typical example, highlighting the ongoing relevance and practical value, while also emphasizing the costly lesson for all business entities in Vietnam. Intellectual property theft and brand infringement are becoming increasingly sophisticated and complex.
Patent Invalidation in Vietnam: How to proceed?
Patent Invalidation in Vietnam: How to proceed?
Invalidation of patents (known as "patent invalidation”) is a legal procedure established in most countries with intellectual property (IP) protection laws, which allows a third party to challenge the validity of a patent. In Vietnam, this process involves submitting a request for invalidation of a specific patent to the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IP VIETNAM) along with relevant supporting information and documents, subject to prescribed fees.
Comparison: Decree No. 44/2023 and Decree No. 15/2022
Comparison: Decree No. 44/2023 and Decree No. 15/2022
Here are the new points of Decree No. 44/2023/ND-CP compared with Decree No. 15/2022/ND-CP on tax exemption and reduction policies.
E-commerce business: Registration conditions and procedures
E-commerce business: Registration conditions and procedures
The e-commerce business has been creating great profits for businessmen. However, all businessmen must satisfy strict regulations and register with authorized agencies under the Government’s administration.
Are goods traded in the export processing zones liable for excise tax?
Are goods traded in the export processing zones liable for excise tax?
Excise tax is levied on certain types of goods, so whether goods traded in the export processing zones are liable for excise tax or not?
What is the best choice for the foreign trader? A branch or a representative office?
What is the best choice for the foreign trader? A branch or a representative office?
Foreign traders are allowed to establish branches or representative offices in Vietnam. However, what should the foreign trader choose to establish between a branch or a representative office?
