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New Law on Bidding
Composed of 96 articles arranged in 10 chapters, the 2023 Law on Bidding creates a complete and consistent legal framework on bidding, procurement and use of state capital.
Every enterprise must know: 5 things to do for personal data protection
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.
Trademark Refusal in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia: The Fine Line Between Descriptive and Suggestive
Trademark Refusal in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia: The Fine Line Between Descriptive and Suggestive
Trademark registration is an essential step for any business seeking to protect its brand identity and intellectual property. However, the process of trademark registration can be challenging, particularly when a mark falls into the gray area between being descriptive or suggestive.
Does business households that pay taxes by the presumption method issue invoices?
Does business households that pay taxes by the presumption method issue invoices?
Business households that pay taxes by the declaration method and are required to use e-invoices. Therefore, does business households that pay taxes by the presumption method issue invoices? the following articles can help to answer this question.
Navigating the IP Landscape: Key Considerations for Korean Companies Exporting to Vietnam
Navigating the IP Landscape: Key Considerations for Korean Companies Exporting to Vietnam
Korean Investment in Vietnam: According to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Planning and Investment of Vietnam in 2022, Korea is the largest foreign investor in Vietnam with a staggering investment capital of over 80 billion USD and close to 9,500 registered projects.
Notes for Trademark Opposition and Cancellation Cases in Vietnam
Notes for Trademark Opposition and Cancellation Cases in Vietnam
Trademark opposition and cancellation serve as crucial legal remedies for legitimate trademark owners to safeguard their intellectual property rights. In Vietnam, genuine trademark owners are entitled to employ their prior evidence of wide use to file a Notice of Opposition or a cancellation action against a trademark squatter. As such, it is critical to understand how IP VIETNAM evaluates the evidence of prior use and the extent to which a mark must be used to succeed in an opposition or cancellation based on unregistered rights.
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.
