11 December

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INTA 2026: Full Schedule, Complete Event Analysis & Hot Topics (The Most Comprehensive Summary)

Overall, INTA 2026 at ExCeL London is not simply an annual meeting - it is a five-day global legal forum that brings together and analyzes nearly all of the most pressing issues in the intellectual property field: from AI & IP, anticounterfeiting, and widespread infringement, to mechanisms for determining damages and compensation, non-use cancellations, and emerging trends in geographical indications, non-traditional marks, data, and privacy protection. Entering ExCeL London without a clear operational plan means it is easy to be swept away among hundreds of parallel general sessions, workshops, table topics, and networking events - and miss the key topics...

08 December

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Top 10 Hotels Closest to ExCeL London for INTA 2026 Attendees (Official INTA Travel-Time Ranking)

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The INTA Annual Meeting 2026 returns to Europe with an atmosphere expected to be exceptionally vibrant at ExCeL London - a global gathering point for the intellectual property community. Key event details are as follows: Event: INTA 148th Annual Meeting 2026 Dates: 2-6 May 2026 Venue: ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL, UK This is not only the place to stay updated on the latest developments in IP, but also a major hub for networking and partnership building, bringing together 10,000 IP professionals, lawyers, in-house counsels, brand owners, and start-ups from more than 100 countries. One of...

24 November

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Patent Specification – How a Single Connector Word Can Decide the “Life or Death” of a Patent?

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If you believe that the phrase “at least one of A, B, and C” in a patent specification always means “A or B or C”, it may be time to reconsider. In U.S. patent practice, the interpretation of this seemingly simple expression has sparked a debate lasting more than two decades – a debate that remains far from settled today. The controversy originates from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit’s landmark 2004 decision in SuperGuide Corp. v. DirecTV Enters., Inc. In SuperGuide, the court interpreted the phrase to mean “at least one of A, and at least one...

14 November

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KENFOX IP & Law Office Strengthens Trademark & Copyright Practice with Senior Trademark Attorney Ms. Pham Thi Thu Ha

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KENFOX IP & Law Office is delighted to announce the addition of Ms. Pham Thi Thu Ha to our Trademark & Copyright Practice, where she will play a key leadership role in expanding and deepening the firm’s capacity in contentious trademark and copyright matters. She is based in KENFOX’s Hanoi Head Office and works closely with our regional teams in Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. With over 15 years of experience in intellectual property law, Ms. Ha has an extensive background in trademark prosecution, dispute resolution, and enforcement across a broad range of industries, including consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food & beverage,...

10 November

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HAICNEAL vs. HAINOZAL: Stopping a Copycat Shampoo Line, Forcing Destruction of Labels and Printing Equipment, and Blocking a Trademark Hijacking

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KENFOX IP & Law Office acted for Kunming Dihon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (China), owner of the HAICNEAL medicated shampoo brand (), and its exclusive Vietnamese distributor, Dong A Pharmaceutical Trading Co., Ltd., after a Vietnamese company (ASEM VINA JSC) began producing and commercializing a shampoo using packaging that closely imitated HAICNEAL’s trade dress while marketing it under “HAINOZAL” ...

10 November

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Infringement ov er the trademark “SPY”: Tracking the Importer, Forcing Infringing Detergent off the Market, and Locking in Customs Protection

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Importer Identified, VIPRI Infringement Finding Secured, Multi-Agency Pressure Applied, Infringing Goods Removed from Market, Customs Protection Activated. KENFOX IP & Law Office represented MASSCO JSC, a leading Vietnamese chemical and cosmetics manufacturer and the registered owner of the “SPY” trademark (No. 231175), after an unauthorized seller began advertising “SPY” washing liquid on ZALO (a popular Vietnamese messaging / social commerce platform). Our investigation suggested that the products were imported from Thailand, so we moved immediately to identify the source. ...

07 November

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Trade Name Rights Defeat Trademark Squatting: LChau Pharmaceutical Company Keeps Its Brand and the Squatter Loses Registration in Court

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KENFOX IP & Law Office has secured a major victory for LChau Pharmaceutical Company in a complex trademark-trade name lawsuit over the name “LChau”. This challenging case in Vietnam, which began in 2020 and spanned nearly 04 years, is not just a win for us; it’s a significant victory for our client, a leading pharmaceutical giant in Vietnam with a network of nearly 2000 drug stores across the country. Back in 2016, our client acquired a series of 04 pharmacies in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to establish a comprehensive pharmacy ecosystem to meet the growing healthcare needs in Vietnam. ...

06 November

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Justice for “Foellie”: How KENFOX Invalidated a Bad-Faith Filing & Halted a Retaliatory Campaign of IP Abuse?

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Case brief: KENFOX IP & Law Office recently resolved a four-year dispute surrounding the “Foellie” brand, acting for Laorganic Co., Ltd. (Korea), the legitimate owner of the Foellie mark and logo. Lưu Ngọc Anh, a Vietnamese individual – Director of La Pharma Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. applied to register the mark “FOELLIE” for the goods in Class 03 in 2020. Notably, our client, Laorganic had used their mark “” in Vietnam since 2018. In July 2022, our client filed an opposition against Lưu Ngọc Anh’s applied-for trademark “FOELLIE” with the Trademark Examination Centre (TEC) of the IP Office of Vietnam (IPVN)....

30 October

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Trade Name Rights Defeat Trademark Squatting: LChau Pharmaceutical Company Keeps Its Brand and the Squatter Loses Registration in Court

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KENFOX IP & Law Office has secured a major victory for LChau Pharmaceutical Company in a complex trademark-trade name lawsuit over the name “LChau”. This challenging case in Vietnam, which began in 2020 and spanned nearly 04 years, is not just a win for us; it's a significant victory for our client, a leading pharmaceutical giant in Vietnam with a network of nearly 2000 drug stores across the country. Back in 2016, our client acquired a series of 04 pharmacies in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to establish a comprehensive pharmacy ecosystem to meet the growing healthcare needs in Vietnam. In...