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Chinese investment in Vietnam: 5 popular investment forms

Chinese investors who wish to do business in Vietnam can carry out procedures to invest according to the forms and mechanisms specified in Article 21 of the Investment Law 2020 through the establishment of new enterprises, investment investing in existing businesses, implementing investment projects, to business cooperation through BCC contracts, and new forms of investment and types of economic organizations according to the regulations of the Vietnamese government. KENFOX IP & Law Office introduces 5 popular investment forms of Chinese investors in Vietnam ....

08 April

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Investing in Vietnam: What Should Chinese Investors Consider?

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The investment landscape of China in Vietnam is currently experiencing many positive changes. As of April 2023, investment from China has seen a nearly 70% increase compared to the previous year. Chinese investment is diversifying across various provinces and cities in Vietnam, reaching from the North to the South, and extending from strategically important provinces to major industrial zones. This diversification is enhancing local economic development. Such expansive investment efforts position China as a leading source of foreign investment in Vietnam, even surpassing traditional investors like Korea, Japan, and Singapore. Furthermore, Chinese investment in Vietnam mirrors the broader trend of...

18 March

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Fighting the Fakes: 8 common tricks employed by online sellers in Vietnam

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Download Online e-commerce platforms have revolutionized the way we shop, offering convenience and a broader selection of goods. However, this digital transformation has also brought significant challenges for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) holders who aim to control the proliferation of counterfeit products. Online sellers of fraudulent goods employ a very wide range of deception tricks in their online stores to outsmart the consumers, so as to maximize their ill-gotten gain. At KENFOX, our attorneys have joined forces with Vietnamese enforcement authorities to tackle these unethical practices head-on. Through collaboration with Vietnamese enforcement authorities, our attorneys from KENFOX have dealt with various...

01 March

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Zoom meeting: KENFOX – IstekPatent Partnership Discussion

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Today, 01 March 2024, KENFOX IP & Law Office has successfully arranged a Zoom meeting with a partner from Turkey. Participating the meeting is Ms. Sürücan BATMAZ of Istek Patent and Mr. Quan, IP Manager and Ms. Hong, a senior associate from KENFOX IP & Law Office in Vietnam. A 40-minute meeting via Zoom online platform is short, but very valuable for both parties to get to know about each other. Various questions on IP protection in Vietnam as well as Turkey are raised and we together shared about strong points of two firms, showing a keen interest in learning...

02 January

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Bac Ninh Police Seize a Large Cache of Electronic Cigarette Liquid Burners

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Download 1. Case Brief In a significant operation, the Bac Ninh City Police have temporarily seized an extensive collection of electronic cigarette components, including nearly 400,000 finished liquid burners, in excess of 300 bottles of various essential oils, and several machines used in the manufacture of e-cigarettes. These items were of unknown origin. The action took place on December 27, in coordination with Market Management Team No. 1, during a thorough inspection of a warehouse in the Khuc Xuyen craft village industrial area, located in the Khuc Xuyen ward. The authorities discovered a substantial quantity of e-cigarette liquid burners, lacking necessary documentation such...

27 December

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How did KENFOX successfully defend a pharmaceutical trademark in a recent lawsuit in Vietnam?

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The lawsuit, spanning nearly 4 years and centered around the protection of a pharmaceutical trademark, recently reached a favorable resolution for C Pharmaceutical Company – a client represented by KENFOX in the Ho Chi Minh City People's Court. Pursuing justice and combating trademark squatting in Vietnam has consistently proven to be a complex undertaking. We take great joy and pride in standing alongside the trademark owner throughout this arduous journey, offering guidance from initial advice to courtroom representation in this challenging dispute. The significance of this victory is heightened as we approach the conclusion of the year 2023....

28 November

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Pharmaceutical Registration In Vietnam: Strategic Partnership Between KENFOX And AKAKABE

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Download The registration of pharmaceuticals (or drug registration) in Vietnam is a complex procedure that demands strict adherence to the standards set by the Drug Administration of Vietnam under the Ministry of Health. For foreign enterprises aiming to bring pharmaceutical products to the Vietnamese market, submitting an application for the registration of pharmaceutical circulation at the Drug Administration of Vietnam is an obligatory step. Moreover, practical experience reveals that, within the pharmaceutical business landscape, challenges such as acts of infringement, disputes over intellectual property, and unpredictable market impacts are inevitable. 🌐 Significance of the Visit: In a business environment that is...

20 June

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KENFOX – An official advisor at K-Med Expo in Vietnam

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KENFOX IP & Law Office participated in the Korean medical device exhibition K-Med Expo as an official consultant for Korean businesses participating in this event from June 15-17, 2023. Leading the delegation from KENFOX IP & Law Office is Mr. Nguyen Vu Quan, a seasoned intellectual property attorney. Joining him are Mr. Shin Jeong-Seok (Robin), the Director of KENFOX Office in Korea, and Mr. Jeon, a highly regarded senior associate. Mr. Nguyen Vu Quan said that, alongside their pursuit of partnerships with Vietnamese counterparts to introduce Korean medical equipment and cosmetics into the Vietnamese market, a significant number of Korean enterprises...

25 May

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A great experience at the INTA Annual Meeting in Singapore!

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The INTA Annual Meeting in Singapore has been wrapped up successfully, and we hope that our colleagues, old and new, have returned home safely. After years of Covid-19 pandemic with unprecedented and difficult challenge, we were delighted to gather and discuss important topics such as IP in the AI era, intangible asset management, innovation, and IP valuation. Additionally, the event provided an exceptional opportunity to immerse ourselves in the distinct culture, delectable cuisine, and captivating scenery that Singapore has to offer. A great experience at the INTA Annual Meeting in Singapore when I met up with my old and new colleagues....

15 May

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Navigating Vietnam’s Regulatory Landscape: CSPC Company’s Working Visit to KENFOX for Drug Registration and IPR Protection

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On May 10, 2023, our firm, KENFOX IP & Law Office, was delighted to receive a working visit from CSPC Pharmaceutical Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd at our office in Hanoi, seeking our assistance with setting up a representative office in Hanoi, drug registration and issues related to the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights in Vietnam. CSPC is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in China with state-of-the-art production lines and a professional R&D team focused on drug discovery, clinical development and safeguarding IP rights. CSPC Company recognizes the potential opportunities for expanding their market and aims to import and...