KENFOX Partner Presents on Southeast Asian Medical Device Patent Trends in Suzhou

Suzhou, China – Mr. Nguyen Vu Quan, IP Attorney and Partner at KENFOX IP & Law Office delivered a keynote presentation on “New Developments in Examination and Enforcement of Medical Device Patents in Southeast Asia” at the seminar in Suzhou on 19 November 2024. The presentation was part of a “Intellectual Property Services for High-Quality Industrial Development” salon series held at the Jiangsu Center for Patent Examination Cooperation in Suzhou.

The event, co-hosted by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the Jiangsu Provincial Intellectual Property Office, focused on promoting high-quality development in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Sharing at the seminar, Mr. Quan emphasized that the medical device sector in Southeast Asia is witnessing unprecedented innovation, accelerating development and reshaping healthcare across the region. This progress, however, introduces new challenges for patent protection, making it essential for Chinese inventors and companies to stay informed on evolving regulations and enforcement mechanisms. He has offerd expert insights into the key trends shaping the patent landscape for medical devices in Southeast Asia, covering the latest advancements in examination practices, enforcement strategies, and the significant issue of second medical use claims.

The event drew over 150 participants from intellectual property service agencies, biopharmaceutical companies, industry associations, and government bodies. Notable attendees included Mr. Ge Fubin, Deputy Director-General of the Public Service Department of CNIPA and other leaders were also in attendance.

Information about the seminar was posted in websites:

Mr. Nguyen Vu Quan is a partner and IP Attorney at KENFOX with 20 years of practical experience in IPR disputes and infringement in Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries. He has been invited by universities and industry associations to give numerous presentations on IPR enforcement and litigation in Vietnam.

He was invited to make a presentation before the IP Office of Vietnam, Customs Authority and Market Management Authorities on behalf of a Korean brand: https://kenfoxlaw.com/fighting-counterfeits-and-trademark-squatting-in-vietnam-a-perspective-from-foellie-case
He was invited to make a presentation about IPR protection and enforcement in Vietnam in Seoul: https://kenfoxlaw.com/navigating-the-ip-landscape-key-considerations-for-korean-companies-exporting-to-vietnam
He has been recognized as a Legal Influencer by LEXOLOGY: https://kenfoxlaw.com/mr-nguyen-vu-quan-member-of-kenfox-ip-law-office-receives-lexology-legal-influencer-award-for-two-consecutive-years
He was invited to give a lecture on “IP Landscape in Southeast Asia: Strategies for businesses” on 18 October 2024 at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) (see here)
He had the honor of being invited by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) (Guangzhou Office) to visit and give a lecture on the IP Landscape in Southeast Asia on 23 October 2024 in Guangzhou (see here)
We won a very big court case to defend our one of the largest pharmaceutical company in Vietnam at Ho Chi Minh City court. You may find the Chinese article at “https://kenfoxlaw.com/zh/商标和商号：从最近越南药品商标诉讼中我们可以得到什么教训”.

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