On 27 November 2019, a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) was signed between the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) and the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), the Ministry of Science and Technology of Laos. The MOC has allowed Singapore patents to be re-registered in Laos in an expeditious way....
Continue readingHave you ever wondered if using the mark in a manner other than that for which it was registered entails any risks? What are those risks? Is it mandatory to use the mark exactly as registered? What can be done to mitigate the risks associated with using the mark in a form different from the one registered? This article provides some useful information on the above topic....
Continue readingHave you ever been accused of patent infringement while conducting manufacturing and business operations in Vietnam? If you're unsure how to respond to a patent infringement allegation, you may be tempted to panic and worry about the worst-case scenario. You're probably wondering if your goods are illegal and thus subject to seizure on the market or at the border; if you'll be held liable for future items allegedly infringing a patent; if your business will face expensive lawsuits for damages; if consumers will turn against you and/or your business will likely attract negative media attention, and so on. ...
Continue readingGenuine Charles & Keith items are always crafted from delicate, exquisite, and crisp leather; the needle lines are always extremely meticulously handled; there are no signs of fraying or thread defects; and the stitch spacing is always extremely even....
Continue readingTo avert the escalating problem of brand and trademark infringement, the Inspector of the Ministry of Science and Technology initiated an inspection of a number of petrol stations in Thai Binh province on August 22, 2012. ...
Continue readingYou do not need to apply for copyright registration to enjoy copyright protection in Vietnam. In compliance with the Berne Convention to which Vietnam is a signatory, Vietnam Copyright Law provides that “Copyright shall arise at the time a work is created and fixed in a particular material form, regardless of its content, quality, form, mode, or language, and regardless of whether such work has been published or registered." As such, statutorily, copyright is an automatic right that does not require registration, which means that the author or creator acquires copyright immediately upon completion of the original work. However, IPR...
Continue reading[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_column_text] Mr. Nguyen Vu Quan, in a discussion with Economic Times [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] The signing of the major trade pacts EVFTA, CPTPP, and RCEPT spurred a complete change to Vietnamese IP Law, requiring better IP protection standards. Domestic businesses will face increased pressure from the need to protect and enforce intellectual property rights. Numerous businesses are well aware of this and take the necessary steps to establish their intellectual property rights. These accomplishments would not have been possible without the significant contribution of intellectual property law firms, one of which is KENFOX IP & Law Office. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] KENFOX IP & Law Office specializes in...
Continue readingCurrently, as Vietnam integrates into the global economy, trademark protection is a critical issue for all businesses. However, there have been a number of trademark disputes in the market recently, complicating the process of resolving disputes for businesses engaged in imports. The recent case concerning Kido Company in Ho Chi Minh City is an example. Kido Company is a pharmaceutical import and export company. Kido Company is an importer and exporter of pharmaceuticals. Kido Company is currently importing clean and fragrant oral lozenges under the trademark "mekiss XYLITOL" into the Vietnamese market. Under license from HELMIGS GERMANY GmBh in Germany, this product is...
Continue readingSocial media platforms are teeming with fake news about the current coronavirus epidemic, causing a public outcry and affecting lives. Nguyen Vu Quan, senior associate at Vision Associates Co., Ltd., explained the penalties for users of social networks who are caught uploading or sharing false information....
Continue readingSố lượng nhãn hiệu ngày càng tăng, đặc biệt là các nhãn hiệu dược phẩm, và quy trình thẩm định chặt chẽ quá mức cần thiết là những nguyên nhân cơ bản khiến cho nhiều nhãn hiệu xin đăng ký tại Campuchia bị từ chối. Thẩm định viên Cục Sở hữu Trí tuệ (SHTT) Campuchia thường đưa các nhãn hiệu đối chứng, thoạt đầu, dường như khá tương tự, nhưng nếu xem xét kỹ, đó là những nhãn hiệu có thể phân biệt được với nhau. Tuy nhiên, nếu nhãn hiệu xin đăng ký bị từ chối, mà chủ đơn...
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