09 June

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Registering Composite Marks in Vietnam: What Legal Risks to Consider Under the 2022 IP Law?

[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Download “One application – a “composite” trademark – cost-effective”. This is a common belief among many trademark owners when opting to file a trademark that combines both figurative elements (logo) and word elements (word mark). Instead of filing two separate applications – one for the logo and one for the word mark – they consolidate both into a single trademark specimen to reduce filing, examination, publication, and renewal costs. However, what appears to be a reasonable and economical approach actually contains serious legal risks that may significantly impair the applicant’s rights, especially in light of Vietnam’s legislative changes following the 2022...

21 May

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Registering Trademarks in Black and White or in Color: What Is the Optimal Protection Strategy in Vietnam?

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[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Download Every element that constitutes a brand - even the smallest detail - can serve as either a competitive advantage or a strategic vulnerability in the pursuit of market share and consumer trust. A trademark, as a core commercial identifier, is not merely a visual symbol but also embodies the reputation, value, and identity of the business. Accordingly, the decision to register a trademark in black and white or in its color version should not be treated as a mere formality. Rather, it must be approached as a strategic legal determination with direct implications for the scope of intellectual property...

20 May

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Copyright Registration for Product Packaging Design in Vietnam: Can Infringement Be Addressed?

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[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Download A product’s packaging design may be registered as a work of applied art to obtain copyright protection. The proprietor, a Shenzhen-based technology company, proceeded to commercialize its product bearing the aforementioned packaging design following the issuance of a copyright registration certificate. In such circumstances, the packaging design effectively functions as an indicator (i.e., a trademark), enabling the public and consumers to distinguish the origin of the company's oral care products from those of other entities. This raises the question of whether a packaging design registered under copyright law may also be deemed to enjoy intellectual property protection equivalent to...

10 February

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Copyright Registration: Why is it a comprehensive legal tool for brand protection in Vietnam?

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[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Download A brand is a weapon for brand recognition, an invention is a key to open the door of technology. Everyone knows their importance. But copyright - a form of protection that is no less important, is often overlooked and underestimated. Many people mistakenly think that copyright is as natural as breathing, and registration is just a superfluous procedure. Although the law of many countries, including Vietnam, recognizes that copyright arises automatically from the moment a work is formed in a certain physical form, however, ignoring the legal value of the copyright registration procedure can lead to a significant decline...

28 October

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Meeting and giving a lecture on IP Landscape in Southeast Asia at JETRO (Guangzhou Office)

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Our firm, KENFOX IP & Law Office, 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 his presentation, Mr. Nguyen Vu Quan, a partner and IP Attorney at KENFOX, highlighted that Southeast Asia has rapidly emerged as one of the world's most dynamic and fastest-growing regions. Increasingly, investors from China, Korea, Japan, Europe, and the US are investing heavily in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. As a result, intellectual property protection has become a critical issue Earlier, on...

28 October

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Meeting with Shanghai IP Administration

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[Pudong New Area Intellectual Property Administration] to visit and give a lecture on the IP Landscape in Southeast Asia on 17 October 2024. In his presentation, Mr. Nguyen Vu Quan, a partner and IP Attorney at KENFOX, highlighted that Southeast Asia has rapidly emerged as one of the world's most dynamic and fastest-growing regions. Increasingly, investors from China, Korea, Japan, Europe, and the US are investing heavily in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. As a result, intellectual property protection has become a critical issue...

08 April

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Chinese investment in Vietnam: 5 popular investment forms

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Chinese investors who wish to do business in Vietnam can carry out procedures to invest according to the forms and mechanisms specified in Article 21 of the Investment Law 2020 through the establishment of new enterprises, investment investing in existing businesses, implementing investment projects, to business cooperation through BCC contracts, and new forms of investment and types of economic organizations according to the regulations of the Vietnamese government. KENFOX IP & Law Office introduces 5 popular investment forms of Chinese investors in Vietnam ....

08 April

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Investing in Vietnam: What Should Chinese Investors Consider?

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The investment landscape of China in Vietnam is currently experiencing many positive changes. As of April 2023, investment from China has seen a nearly 70% increase compared to the previous year. Chinese investment is diversifying across various provinces and cities in Vietnam, reaching from the North to the South, and extending from strategically important provinces to major industrial zones. This diversification is enhancing local economic development. Such expansive investment efforts position China as a leading source of foreign investment in Vietnam, even surpassing traditional investors like Korea, Japan, and Singapore. Furthermore, Chinese investment in Vietnam mirrors the broader trend of...

27 December

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How did KENFOX successfully defend a pharmaceutical trademark in a recent lawsuit in Vietnam?

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The lawsuit, spanning nearly 4 years and centered around the protection of a pharmaceutical trademark, recently reached a favorable resolution for C Pharmaceutical Company – a client represented by KENFOX in the Ho Chi Minh City People's Court. Pursuing justice and combating trademark squatting in Vietnam has consistently proven to be a complex undertaking. We take great joy and pride in standing alongside the trademark owner throughout this arduous journey, offering guidance from initial advice to courtroom representation in this challenging dispute. The significance of this victory is heightened as we approach the conclusion of the year 2023....