25 March

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KENFOX Welcomes KOTRA, Korean Company, and Vietnamese Distributors for Working Visit

KENFOX IP & Law Office hosted a significant working visit on February 14, 2025, welcoming officials from the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), representatives from a Korean company, and their Vietnamese distributors. The meeting indicates the growing importance of intellectual property rights protection for Korean businesses operating in Vietnam. The visit serves as a positive step towards increased cooperation and development in the IP sector. With a rising trend among Korean companies seeking to protect their innovations and brands in the Vietnamese market, KENFOX IP & Law Office anticipates a promising 2025 filled with opportunities for collaboration and mutual growth. ...

17 December

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“The Know Before You Go”: A Crucial Guide for Chinese Trademark Owners in Vietnam/ “行前须知”：中国商标持有人在越南的必备指南

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It is with great honor that we announce the contribution of our senior partner, Mr. Nguyen Vu Quan, to the INTA country guide "The Know Before You Go", specifically the Vietnam Chapter for Chinese enterprises. Mr. Quan's dedication and extensive expertise have enabled him to provide in-depth and practical insights on a variety of trademark-related issues, crucial for addressing the complex IP landscape in Vietnam. 我们非常荣幸地宣布，本所高级合伙人阮武权先生（Nguyen Vu Quan）为INTA国家指南“出行须知”（The Know Before You Go）做出了贡献，特别是为中国企业撰写了越南章节。权先生凭借其奉献精神和丰富的专业知识，对各种商标相关问题提供了深刻且实用的见解，这对于应对越南复杂的知识产权格局至关重要。 Answering questions for INTA’s country guides demands not only time and effort but also profound expertise and practical experience. This is particularly true in the context of Vietnam, where IP...

02 December

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KENFOX Partner Contributes to INTA’s Country Guide – Vietnam Chapter for Chinese Enterprises

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We are proud to announce that Nguyen Vu Quan, Partner & IP Attorney at KENFOX IP & Law Office, has been recognized as a key contributor to the International Trademark Association's (INTA) prestigious "Guide to International Intellectual Property Practice" in the Vietnam Chapter. This recognition highlights Mr. Quan's expertise and deep knowledge of intellectual property (IP) protection in Vietnam, particularly for Chinese enterprises entering and operating in this growing and dynamic market. With over 20 years of practical experience in IP law, Mr. Quan provided insightful and practical answers to the comprehensive set of questions in INTA's guide. The guide covers...

02 December

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KOIPA Visits and Establishes Cooperative Relationship with KENFOX

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Today, November 8th, 2024, Mr. James Yeah Hyuck Chung, Director of the Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency (KOIPA), and Mr. Jisung Byung, Director of the Southeast Asia IP Center, visited the KENFOX IP & Law Office headquarters in Hanoi to discuss establishing a cooperative relationship between KOIPA and KENFOX to support Korean businesses in Vietnam. During the meeting, Mr. James and Mr. Jisung discussed a range of issues faced by Korean companies, such as trademark squatting, bad-faith trademark registrations by third parties, and the protection of patents and industrial designs of Korean companies in Vietnam. With 20 years of experience in the...

29 November

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KENFOX Partner Makes Waves at International Trademark & Brand Festival in China

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Mr. Nguyen Vu Quan, a Partner at KENFOX, recently attended the prestigious 14th China International Trademark & Brand Festival (CTF) held in Xi'an from November 22-25, 2024. CTF is a leading international event in the trademark and brand industry, renowned for its high standards and extensive reach. Since its inception in 2005, CTF has been hosted in major Chinese cities including Shanghai, Qingdao, and Chengdu, attracting over 4,000 participants annually, including representatives from over 30 countries. Mr. Quan actively engaged in sub-forums and salons, posing insightful questions to speakers on a range of critical topics. His inquiries included: Best practices for IPR...

29 November

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KENFOX Partner Presents on Southeast Asian Medical Device Patent Trends in Suzhou

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Suzhou, China – Mr. Nguyen Vu Quan, IP Attorney and Partner at KENFOX IP & Law Office delivered a keynote presentation on "New Developments in Examination and Enforcement of Medical Device Patents in Southeast Asia" at the seminar in Suzhou on 19 November 2024. The presentation was part of a "Intellectual Property Services for High-Quality Industrial Development" salon series held at the Jiangsu Center for Patent Examination Cooperation in Suzhou. The event, co-hosted by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the Jiangsu Provincial Intellectual Property Office, focused on promoting high-quality development in the biopharmaceutical industry. Sharing at the seminar, Mr....

29 November

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Giving presentation about “Risks of Intellectual Property Infringement on Cross-Border E-commerce Platforms in Southeast Asia and Responding Strategies” in Wujiang District, China

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Wujiang District, China – Mr. Nguyen Vu Quan, an IP Attorney and Partner at KENFOX IP & Law Office, recently delivered a compelling presentation on the “Risks of Intellectual Property Infringement on Cross-Border E-commerce Platforms in Southeast Asia and Responding Strategies“. ...

12 November

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Joint Liability Confirmed in Thai Patent Infringement Case

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Facts Thailand - In January 2024, the Court of Appeal for Specialized Cases upheld a ruling that found two local pharmaceutical companies, Unisun and Medline, jointly liable for infringing H. Lundbeck A/S's patent for antidepressant escitalopram. The court confirmed the lower court's finding that the companies manufactured, sold, and distributed the drug in Thailand without authorization. The companies were ordered to pay Lundbeck 106,500 Danish Krone (approximately US$15,500) in damages, plus legal costs and court fees. The case began in June 2020, when Lundbeck initiated legal action against Unisun and Medline for allegedly manufacturing, selling, and distributing escitalopram in Thailand without authorization....

01 November

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Exploring Collaboration Opportunities in Intellectual Property: KENFOX and Sha Patent and Trademark Firm

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Today, 01 November 2024, KENFOX IP & Law Office has successfully arranged a Zoom meeting with a partner from Japan. Participating the meeting is Mr. Hakucho Sha, Co-founder Managing partner of Sha Patent and Trademark Firm and Mr. Quan, IP Manager and Ms. Hong and Ms. Nga, senior associates from KENFOX IP & Law Office in Vietnam....

29 October

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

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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...