15 April

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Trademark Oppositions In Vietnam: What Grounds And How To Effectively Apply?

Download Intellectual property rights (IPR) holders never want their competitors to register a mark closely resembling their own marks. This is to mitigate legal risks, particularly in preventing confusion among consumers and deterring unauthorized trademark use or free riding on their goodwill associated with their mark. To mitigate these risks and safeguard the value of their brands and intellectual property in Vietnam, intellectual property rights holders must clearly understand the legal grounds for exercising the right to ”oppose” a trademark or to provide 'third-party observation”, as outlined in Articles 112 and 112a of the amended 2022 IP Law. What legal grounds justify...

12 April

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Validating Chinese patents in Cambodia: Understand clearly when to pay maintenance fees to avoid losing patent rights

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in Cambodia

Patent validation, based on the Memorandum of Understanding on the registration of patents signed between China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) of China and Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) of Cambodia, refers to the process by which a Chinese patent application, once granted, can also be recognized and enforced in Cambodia. Validation significantly benefits patent holders by allowing them to extend their patent protection to Cambodia without having to go through the entire patent application process again in the country....

04 April

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Protection of Plant Breeder’s rights in Laos: What You Need To Know

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in Laos, Notable Articles

Download In Laos, farming (agriculture) is very important for both the people's way of life and the country's economy. Because of this, protecting the rights of people who create new types of plants (i.e., plant breeder's rights) is becoming a very important issue. The Law on Intellectual Property (Amended) No. 38/NA, which came into force on June 8, 2018, marks a significant step forward in recognizing and safeguarding the intellectual efforts of those who bring new plant varieties to life. But what does this mean for the breeders, the agricultural sector, and the biodiversity of Laos? KENFOX IP & Law Office...

04 April

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Validating European Patents in Cambodia: 8 Key Points You Need To Know

Posted by Ly Dinh

in Cambodia

Download Patent validation, in the context of the European Patent Office (EPO) and its validation agreement with non-member countries like Cambodia, refers to the process by which a European patent application, once granted, can also be recognized and enforced in a non-EPO member state. Validation significantly benefits patent holders by allowing them to extend their patent protection to Cambodia without having to go through the entire patent application process again in the country. This can lead to more efficient and cost-effective IP management for entities operating on a global scale. KENFOX IP & Law Office would like to provide below 8 key...

03 April

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Should you abandon a trademark application temporarily refused registration in Vietnam?

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in Notable Articles, Trademark, Vietnam

Not a few trademark applications in Vietnam, whether directly submitted to the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IP VIETNAM) or designated through the Madrid system, are temporarily refused for registration. The situation will be more challenging and daunting in case such a temporarily refused trademark has been commercialized in Vietnam for several years. The temporary refusal of their trademark application raises a critical and complex question: whether to continue the pursuit of registration or to consider abandoning the application?...

02 April

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Proving Originality Of An Applied-Art Work Or A Logo: Why Is It Challenging and What To Do?

Posted by Ly Dinh

in Copyright, Notable Articles, Vietnam

When opposing or requesting the invalidation of a third party's trademark registration on the grounds that the trademark is a copy or contains a copy of a work protected by rights under Article 73.7 of the Intellectual Property Law (IP Law), or requesting administrative handling copyright infringement, you may face a counter-statement that your logo lacks “originality” - one critical requirement to enable your logo to qualify copyright protection. Such claims can include arguments that your logo is composed of common, generic, or widely used elements that do not meet the threshold of originality – it lacks distinctiveness, meaning it...

27 March

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Correcting or Withdrawing A Copyright Application in Myanmar: What To Know?

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in Copyright, Myanmar

Download Applicants for copyright registration are entitled to correct or withdraw their applications under Articles 48 and 52 of Myanmar’s Copyright Law. KENFOX would like to provide below essential insights and details to help copyright applicants prepare, ensuring a smooth process of correcting or withdrawing their copyright applications in Myanmar. 1. Correction of errors in copyright registration applications Article 48(a) allows the applicant to file a request with the Registrar for correcting any clerical error or other mistakes in the application or any document. This can be done after paying the prescribed fees and must occur before the Registrar decides on the registration...

27 March

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Correcting a clerical error or changing my nationality and address in copyright registration in Myanmar: How?

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in Copyright, Myanmar

Download Incorrect information in the Copyright Registration Certificate in Myanmar can indeed create significant obstacles for copyright owners. If the information on the certificate is incorrect, it may undermine the owner's claim, allowing infringers to challenge the legitimacy of the ownership. Inaccuracies in the registration certificate can lead to delays in legal proceedings as these issues need to be resolved before moving forward with enforcement actions. Ambiguities or errors in copyright registration details might lead to disputes not only with infringers but also with co-authors, heirs, or assignees who might have a claim to the copyright. Hence, maintaining the accuracy of...

27 March

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Notification to Copyright Applicant and Publication: How and What?

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in Copyright, Myanmar

Download Following the Registrar's decision on a copyright registration application, copyright applicants are promptly informed about the outcome of their submissions and that successful registrations are made accessible to the public. 1. Notification of the Decision The applicant will be directly notified about the decision on their copyright registration application. This notification could be in the form of a formal letter, email, or another official communication method used by the Registrar's office. It informs the applicant whether their copyright registration has been granted or refused. Knowing whether the copyright has been granted or refused allows the applicant to make informed decisions about their next...

27 March

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Refusal of copyright registration in Myanmar: What are the reasons?

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in Copyright, Myanmar

Download A copyright application in Myanmar may face various obstacle resulting in refusal. A clear and deep understanding of reasons why a copyright application is refused is a good way to avoid and/or overcome it, saving time, finance and other resources as well as ensure a smooth process of copyright registration in Myanmar. KENFOX would like to provide below essential insights and details to help copyright holder prepare, ensuring a smooth copyright registration process in Myanmar. 1. Failure to meet territorial and qualification criteria (Article 12) A work created beyond the scope of application under Article 12 will not be protected and refused...