29 October

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Agreement on IP Protection & Regulatory Services between Toho Holdings (Japan) at KENFOX

A great coincidental meaningful day today, 10 October 2024 - Vietnamese Lawyers' Day, we are honored to welcome representatives from two Japanese companies to KENFOX's office. They not only shared their success stories in Japan, telling us about their company's history as the 4th largest pharmaceutical company in Japan, founded in 1948 with 8,500 employees and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. More importantly, they seek KENFOX's support, assistance, and legal counsel in registering pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and functional foods, as well as protecting their intellectual property rights in Vietnam. We appreciate the trust our Japanese clients have placed in us and...

29 October

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Criminal Procedures For Trademark Infringement In Laos

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in Laos, Notable Articles, Trademark

Trademark infringement cases in Laos involve a multi-stage process with specific procedures and timelines. In this article, KENFOX IP & Law Office provides a step-by-step guide to the process, outlining the roles of the police, prosecutors, and the courts, from the initial complaint to the final judgment and potential reopening of the case....

28 October

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Making a presentation on IP Landscape in Southeast Asia at Jiaquan IP in Guangzhou

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Our firm, KENFOX IP & Law Office, had the honor of being invited by Jiaquan IP, one of the leading Chinese IP firms with 800 professionals and offices throughout China, to deliver a presentation on the IP Landscape in Southeast Asia on 24 October 2024. The presentation was attended by the officials from Guangdong International Economic and Trade Development Center (广东省国际经贸发展中心). Undoubtedly, 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...

28 October

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Giving a Lecture on IP Landscape in Southeast Asia at Shanghai International Studies University

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Our firm, KENFOX IP & Law Office, had the honor of being invited by Shanghai International Studies University to give a lecture to law students and Chinese companies on the topic titled “IP Landscape in Southeast Asia: Strategies for businesses” on 18 October 2024. Professor Liu Haihong (刘海虹) praised the presentation's practical focus and its value to Chinese companies who are seeking opportunities in Southeast Asian countries, particularly in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/dVGBixk3Q1u6-xkpdCBJHg 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...

14 October

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Pharmaceutical Trademark Opposed in Vietnam: What Strategies for Successful Defense?

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in Notable Articles, Trademark in Vietnam

In a recent trademark opposition case, our firm, KENFOX ip & Law Offfice, successfully defended AJANTA PHARMA LIMITED's pharmaceutical trademark "VILDAREL" against opposition from BIOFARMA, owner of the prior mark "VASTAREL" (IR No. 221430). The opposition, based on Article 74.2(e) of Vietnam's IP Law, alleged that "VILDAREL" was confusingly similar to "VASTAREL" and could potentially harm BIOFARMA's brand reputation....

01 October

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Copyright Law in Vietnam: A Comprehensive Overview

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in Copyright, Notable Articles, Vietnam

Vietnam does not have a separate copyright law. Vietnam’s legal framework for copyright protection is integrated within its broader Law on Intellectual Property (IP Law), first enacted in 2005. Rather than having a standalone copyright law, this comprehensive legislation governs various forms of IP, including patents, trademarks, industrial designs and copyrights. The IP Law has been amended 03 times to adapt to Vietnam’s evolving economic landscape and to align with international IP standards....

26 September

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Patent Law in Vietnam: A Comprehensive Overview

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in Notable Articles, Patent

Vietnam does not have a separate patent law. Vietnam’s legal framework for patent protection is integrated within its broader Law on Intellectual Property (IP Law), first enacted in 2005. Rather than having a standalone patent law, this comprehensive legislation governs various forms of IP, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs. The IP Law has been amended 03 times to adapt to Vietnam’s evolving economic landscape and to align with international IP standards....

22 August

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Manufacturing for Export Only: Does it Constitute Trademark Infringement? – Rulings from China and Practices in Vietnam

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in Notable Articles, Trademark, Vietnam

The production of goods bearing trademarks that are identical or confusingly similar to those of others for export is a controversial issue in the field of intellectual property (IP). In both China and Vietnam, the production of goods bearing foreign trademarks for export under the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) model has become prevalent in recent years. Foreign commissioning parties enter into processing contracts with domestic manufacturers to produce goods bearing their trademarks for export. However, in many cases, the trademarks affixed to the goods for export are identical or confusingly similar to a registered trademark in the domestic market. Whether...

20 August

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Handling Trademark Infringement in Vietnam: 8 Key Considerations

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in Notable Articles, Trademark, Vietnam

Even with a registered trademark and a favorable opinion from the Vietnam Intellectual Property Research Institute (VIPRI), winning a trademark infringement case is not guaranteed. IP disputes in Vietnam are becoming increasingly sophisticated and unpredictable, meaning there's always a risk of failure, even when the odds seem in your favor. To navigate this complexity, it's essential to develop a comprehensive IP protection and enforcement strategy that considers all potential risks. This approach helps minimize legal exposure and improves your chances of successfully combating IP infringement....

16 August

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Trademark Disputes with Trade Names: How to Resolve in Cambodia?

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in Cambodia, Notable Articles, Trademark

Trademark owners have reason to be concerned as they discover an increasing number of their trademarks being infringed upon in increasingly sophisticated ways in Cambodia. Many Chinese businesses, despite having registered trademarks, are facing the situation where their trademarks are being used as trade names by companies in Cambodia. When similar names appear in the market, registered trademarks gradually lose their distinctiveness, leading trademark owners to lose market share and potentially collapse after investing significant financial, human, creative, and time resources in marketing efforts....