03 April

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China: CNIPA Proactively Refused and Invalidated Ambiguous-Concept Trademarks Such as “Zero Sucrose” and “Farm-Raised”

Download Many enterprises do not design trademarks to distinguish their goods from those of others - the core function of a trademark. Instead, they exploit the system to "privatize" common industry terminology. They treat the trademark registration certificate as a "legal free pass" to monopolize advertising messages (such as "Zero Sugar" or "Farm-Raised"). Armed with these registered marks, they can then turn around and restrict competitors from using descriptive terms that everyone should inherently have the right to use. Cloaking vague and exaggerated descriptive terms under the guise of an "exclusively registered trademark" creates a false veneer of credibility. Consumers are easily...

27 March

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KENFOX Promotes Cooperation with CIPSA and Chinese IP Partners

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[vc_column][/vc_column][vc_column_text] On March 26, 2026, KENFOX IP & Law Office welcomed a delegation from the Capital Intellectual Property Services Association (CIPSA) and various organizations and enterprises operating in the intellectual property (IP) sector in China. The visit provided an opportunity for the parties to directly exchange views on the investment environment, IP rights protection practices, and prospects for legal cooperation between Vietnam and China. During the working session, the Chinese delegates noted that Vietnam is currently one of the key markets in Southeast Asia, attracting a growing number of foreign businesses, including Chinese investors. However, alongside the investment opportunities come significant legal...

18 March

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KENFOX – China NTD Strategic Cooperation: Formulating Strategies to Combat Digital Trademark Infringement in Vietnam

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[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Against the backdrop of a significant surge in investment and commercial activities by Chinese enterprises in Vietnam, the protection of Intellectual Property (IP) rights in cyberspace has emerged as a top priority. Today, March 18, 2026, a high-level strategic meeting was convened between KENFOX IP & Law Office and the prestigious law firm China NTD. This event marks a pivotal milestone in their strategic partnership aimed at safeguarding international brands within the Vietnamese market. A Strategic Alliance of Leading Legal Experts The meeting featured a panel of seasoned IP legal practitioners. Representing China NTD were Mr. Liu Da and Mr. Christopher...

13 March

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Why Patents “Lose Rights” Upon Entering the Vietnam National Phase: Translation Errors, “New Matter”, and Limitations on Amendments

Posted by Quoc Anh

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Download In patent prosecution practice, many applications "fail" - not because the technical solution lacks novelty or an inventive step, but due to the Vietnamese translation at the national phase entry. For patent applications originating from the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) or those claiming priority under the Paris Convention upon entering the national phase in Vietnam, merely a few mistranslated words in the specification or, particularly, the claims, can inadvertently and silently narrow the scope of protection. By the time this is discovered, it is often too late to remedy. The greatest risk lies in the fact that the Vietnamese translation serves...

25 February

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Nearly 1,000 U.S. Patent Applications Terminated – A Cross-Border Compliance Crisis and the Lessons to Be Learned

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The USPTO has terminated the proceedings of nearly 1,000 patent applications after discovering serious irregularities in filings handled through a cross-border “intermediary” model. The matter was triggered when a U.S. agency was found to have submitted documents using unauthorized electronic signatures of registered practitioners and/or applicants, prompting the USPTO to issue Show-Cause Orders across the portfolio. The core of this legal scandal lay in fundamental breaches of integrity: the U.S. attorney acted merely as a “signatory of convenience”, had no direct engagement with the ultimate client, and failed to verify the authenticity of the submitted filings. As a consequence, nearly 1,000 patent...

09 February

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KENFOX honored as “2025 Outstanding International IP Service Team” by China IP Today

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HANOI/BEIJING – January 24, 2026 – KENFOX IP & Law Office is proud to announce that it has been officially recognized as one of the “2025 Outstanding International IP Service Teams” by China IP Today. The honor was conferred during the prestigious 2026 Enterprise IP Strategy Forum & Annual Conference of In-house IP Managers held at the Beijing International Hotel. KENFOX was listed among the select Asia recipients of this 2025 recognition, standing out as one of the few Southeast Asian firms to be honored by Chinese industry leaders for cross-border excellence....

04 February

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Over 12,000 TECNO Mobile Phones Illegally Assembled in Lang Son: Criminal Case Initiated

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On 24 April 2025, the Lang Son Provincial Police (Economic Police Division), in coordination with the Lang Son Provincial Market Surveillance Department, conducted an unannounced inspection of an illegal mobile-phone assembly site located at a workshop in Khon Pat Hamlet, Dong Kinh Ward, Lang Son City, Lang Son Province. Background of the TECNO Brand TECNO is one of the mobile-phone brands under Transsion Holdings, a smartphone manufacturer headquartered in Shenzhen, China. According to Canalys (as cited by VnExpress), in 2024 Transsion shipped approximately 106.7 million smartphones (representing 9% market share), ranking fourth globally behind Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi; and, in Africa, Transsion’s...

09 January

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Patent Application Process in Vietnam: A Comprehensive Guide For Chinese Enterprises

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Vietnam’s patent system provides multiple avenues to protect technical innovations, ranging from invention patents and utility solutions to industrial designs. This guide, prepared by KENFOX IP & Law Office, a qualified IP Firm in Vietnam, outlines the entire patent application process in Vietnam, including available application routes, types of protection, eligibility criteria, step-by-step procedures, examination and appeal processes, official fees, and strategic considerations. It is tailored for foreign businesses entering Vietnam and focuses on Vietnam’s current laws and practices....

11 December

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

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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...