Sophisticated Copycat Products in Vietnam: Should Copyright or Industrial Design Rights Be Relied Upon for Enforcement?
[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] In disputes concerning packaging, fashion design, household goods, furniture, etc., the issue is no longer about "crude copies," but about sophisticated imitations: competitors maintain the "main visual impression," but adjust a few minor details to create a "sufficiently different" feel when a complaint is filed. This gray area puts many intellectual property rights holders and corporate legal teams in a difficult position: should they pursue enforcement based on copyright or industrial design? That choice is not just a matter of the "name" of the right, but also a matter of the burden of proof and the speed of intervention. With...
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