03 October

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Identical Filing Dates, Identical Marks: Vietnam’s Resolution Mechanism and How Businesses Should Respond?

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Download In practice, it is not uncommon for two entirely independent entities to file applications to protect an identical or similar sign for the same goods/services - sometimes even on the very same day. What may appear to be a mere coincidence, however, presents an intriguing legal question: when both applications satisfy the filing-date requirement equally, who has priority? Who will be the lawful owner of the mark? In a rare case, a client of KENFOX IP & Law Office - Eurotek Vietnam Lubricants Co., Ltd. (Công ty TNHH Dầu nhớt Eurotek Việt Nam) - filed an application for the mark “”...

30 September

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A New Hub for IP in Vietnam & ASEAN: KENFOX Named Partner for Shandong’s Overseas Work Platform

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[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] KENFOX IP & Law Office was honored to host a distinguished delegation from Shandong Province on 26 September 2025. The delegation was led by Mr. Wu Chengbing, the Director of the Shandong Provincial Market Supervision Bureau, who also serves as the Director of the Shandong Provincial Intellectual Property (IP) Bureau. Accompanying him were senior officials including: Mr. Zhao Jiatao (赵加涛), Director of the IP Promotion Division and First-Class Investigator Mr. Ping Guofang (平国防), First-Class Investigator of the Science and Informatization Division Mr. Yang Fengjiang (杨沣江), Deputy Director of the Shandong Institute of Standardization Ms. Wang Rui, Chief Engineer and...

17 September

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Freedom to Operate (FTO) in Vietnam: Why and How you can conduct an FTO before product launching?

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[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Download Launching a product in Vietnam without an FTO check is like driving at night with the headlights off, possible, but risky and expensive. Vietnam recognizes utility solutions (utility models), a powerful doctrine of equivalents in infringement analysis, and broad “Bolar”-style regulatory approval exceptions. Knowing which of these helps you, and which hurts you, often decides whether your launch flies or stalls. For foreign enterprises considering entry into the Vietnamese market, conducting a Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) search is not a simple administrative box to check; it is a critical, proactive tool for risk mitigation and strategic business planning. In a rapidly evolving...

25 August

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Trademark Cancellation for Non-Use in Vietnam: What Valuable Lessons Can Be Drawn?

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Download The trademark cancelaltion request against Trademark Registration Certificate No. 103943 (“DD DANTI, device”), filed and pursued by KENFOX IP & Law Office, lasted for a decade and has become a landmark case in the field of intellectual property (IP) in Vietnam. What initially appeared to be a straightforward matter of cancelling a trademark for non-use turned into a complex legal battle between enterprises competing to defend and secure their IP rights. This case has helped to more clearly define the regulations on "use of a trademark" under Article 124.5 of Vietnam’s IP Law, limiting ambiguous interpretations and preventing the abuse of...

22 August

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Trademark Assignment in Vietnam: Why It’s Refused and How to Overcome It?

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Trademark assignment in Vietnam is subject to strict statutory requirements and substantive examination by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (“IPVN”). In practice, assignments are frequently refused on grounds of potential confusion or non-compliance with mandatory provisions. Challenges become more acute if the assignor owns trademarks that are closely similar to one another or, in more serious circumstances, where the assignor’s trade name itself is also the trademark name. KENFOX IP & Law Office, with over 15 years of practical experience and expertise in IP protection in Vietnam, provides in-depth analysis of the risks associated with trademark assignment, along with strategic...

04 July

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Fostering Strong Partnerships: KAYMING Visits KENFOX

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Finding a trusted partner in the local market is key to ensuring the success of any intellectual property (IP) strategy. This was the insightful message shared by Mr. Eric Wang during KAYMING’s recent visit to the KENFOX IP & Law Office. The meeting was marked by in-depth and truly meaningful discussions, followed by a warm and delightful dinner at a traditional Vietnamese restaurant. During his visit, Mr. Eric shared the significant milestones in KAYMING's impressive development history. It's clear that the dynamic and talented team, coupled with his excellent leadership, has helped KAYMING build a solid reputation over the years - rightfully...

23 June

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Delegation and Decentralization of IP Rights in Vietnam – What Right Holders Must Know Under Decree 133/2025/ND-CP?

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Decree 133/2025/ND-CP (issued on June 12, 2025) marks a significant administrative reform in the field of science and technology, including intellectual property (IP). This Decree stipulates the delegation and decentralization of certain state management tasks concerning IP from the central level (Ministry of Science and Technology/IP Office of Vietnam) to the provincial-level People's Committees (PCs). The Decree takes effect from July 1, 2025, and will be piloted until March 1, 2027 (unless extended or replaced by new regulations)....

26 May

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KENFOX Attends the 2025 INTA Annual Meeting in San Diego

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San Diego, California – May 2025 KENFOX IP & Law Office marked a distinguished presence at the 147th Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA), held from May 17 to 21, 2025, in San Diego, California, United States. The event brought together over 10,000 leading intellectual property (IP) professionals from around the world, focusing on cutting-edge industry trends, emerging challenges, and strategies for global collaboration. Mr. Nguyễn Vũ Quân, representing KENFOX, actively participated in the conference, proactively engaging with numerous partners from the United States, Europe, China, Japan, South Korea, and other regions. Discussions focused on pressing issues in the field...

24 April

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Weihai Conference 2025: KENFOX’s Analysis of IP Challenges and Opportunities for Chinese Enterprises in Southeast Asia

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Download On April 18, 2025, the third Weihai City Intellectual Property (IP) Protection Sharing Conference was successfully convened at the High-Tech Zone, bringing together over 200 delegates from government agencies, research institutions, industry associations, and enterprises. Under the theme of “Intellectual Property Protection – Enterprises Going Global”, the conference particularly underscored the significance of international cooperation and cross-border legal capability. Among the event highlights was the in-depth presentation by Mr. Nguyen Vu Quan, representative of KENFOX IP & Law Office (Vietnam), which made a significant impact. Risks of Intellectual Property Disputes and a Comprehensive Strategy for the Southeast Asian Market As one of...

21 April

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KENFOX Presents Cross-border IP Strategies for Chinese Enterprises and Cooperates to Establish the Southeast Asia IP Workstation in Hanoi

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[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] On April 18, 2025, KENFOX IP & Law Office was honored to be invited to participate in and deliver a presentation at an international event held in Weihai City, Shandong, China, with the important theme: "Cross-border Intellectual Property Risks in Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Southeast Asia and Response Strategies". Representing KENFOX, Mr. Nguyen Vu Quan provided a detailed presentation on the prominent issues in this field. In his speech, Mr. Nguyen Vu Quan emphasized that Southeast Asia is currently emerging as an important hub for innovation and international trade. However, alongside attractive business opportunities, this region also...