“Bad faith” most commonly arises in the context that a trademark is used in one or more jurisdictions, but is not registered in those jurisdictions...
Continue readingAbusing dominant position in the market: Case 1: In 2007 THP filed a complaint with the Vietnam Competition Authority (VCA) against Vietnam Brewery Limited (VBL) – a producer of Tiger and Heineken beer. THP alleged that VBL had abused its dominant position in the premium beer market in some big cities in Vietnam to deter new competitors. The VCA’s investigation mainly focused on identifying the relevant market, determining if VBL had a dominant position in that market and collecting evidence to prove the exclusive dealing conduct. The relevant market in this case was identified by the VCA as the beer market...
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The Lao New IP Law provides more clarification on procedures (administrative remedies, Customs recordal, etc.), while focusing on specific issues of concern (online infringement) that the authorities are endeavor to tackle in Laos...
Continue reading1. Provisions on limits for issuing covered warrants
On 18 January 2018, the State Securities Commission issued Decision No.72/QD-UBCK, promulgating the Rules/Guidelines for offering and hedging with covered warrants.
Accordingly, the regulation sets maximum limits for warrants, which have been issued or registered to be issued, excluding those that have been canceled or have expired, according to the available capital of each issuer. In particular:
(a) 0% for issuers with a liquid capital ratio of 180% to 250%;
(b) 5% for issuers with a liquid capital ratio of 250% to 300%;
(c) 10% for an issuer with a liquid capital ratio of 300% to 450%;
(d) 15% of the Issuing Institution has a liquid capital ratio of 450% to 600%;
(e) 20% to the issuing organization with a liquid capital ratio of more than 600%.
The liquid capital ratio to be used for determination of limits is the continuous minimum of 6 latest months prior to the date of filing registration dossier for offering warrants.
This Decision takes effect from the date of signing.
Publication of patent applications under the Vietnam IP Law. A patent application which is actively withdrawn by a written request of the applicant before publication is issued therefor shall not be published in Vietnam....
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In March 2017, the Supreme People’s Court of Vietnam has adopted Resolution No.03 requesting the publication of court’s judgments and decisions on the Court’s Web Portal from 1 July 2017 (Resolution 03/2017)....
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Gross violations of intellectual property rights (IPR) are commonplace and the market is chock-full of counterfeit and fake versions of leading brands, who choose to keep violations out of the limelight and out of fear of negative publicity. ...
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The current Law on Intellectual Property of Vietnam was officially enacted in July 2006 and revised in 2009...
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Lacquer paintings belong to the Vietnamese, said Bui Thi Thanh Mai, deputy-director of the Viet Nam Museum of Fine Arts, while concluding a seminar on lacquer art held yesterday in Hanoi....
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In 2017, Vietnam Airlines continued receiving national and international recognition with a number of prestigious awards, most notably being listed on the 10 strongest brands of Brand Finance....
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