06 December

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Invalidation of a European Patent: How can it impact your patents in Vietnam?

Many businesses worry that the invalidation of a European patent will automatically lead to the loss of protection in Vietnam. Can a decision to invalidate a patent in Europe truly “cross borders” and affect your patent in Vietnam? KENFOX IP & Law Office provides detailed guidance on the relationship between patent invalidation in Europe and its impact on patents in Vietnam....

14 November

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Second Medical Use Patents: Promoting Development or Hindering the Pharmaceutical Industry in Southeast Asia?

Posted by Vu Thu Uyen

in Notable Articles, Patent

Download The pharmaceutical landscape in Southeast Asia is undergoing a dynamic shift, with second medical use claims emerging as a crucial battleground. These claims, which protect the use of a known medical substance or device for a new therapeutic application, are gaining traction, but not without controversy. KENFOX IP & Law Office provides you with the importance and contentious nature of second medical use claims in Southeast Asia, examining the varying approaches across the region. Second Medical Use Claims: What They Matter? Developing new drugs and therapies requires significant investment in research and development (R&D). Second medical use claims provide pharmaceutical companies with...

01 October

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Copyright Law in Vietnam: A Comprehensive Overview

Posted by Vu Thu Uyen

in Copyright, Notable Articles, Vietnam

Vietnam does not have a separate copyright law. Vietnam’s legal framework for copyright protection is integrated within its broader Law on Intellectual Property (IP Law), first enacted in 2005. Rather than having a standalone copyright law, this comprehensive legislation governs various forms of IP, including patents, trademarks, industrial designs and copyrights. The IP Law has been amended 03 times to adapt to Vietnam’s evolving economic landscape and to align with international IP standards....

26 September

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Patent Law in Vietnam: A Comprehensive Overview

Posted by Vu Thu Uyen

in Notable Articles, Patent

Vietnam does not have a separate patent law. Vietnam’s legal framework for patent protection is integrated within its broader Law on Intellectual Property (IP Law), first enacted in 2005. Rather than having a standalone patent law, this comprehensive legislation governs various forms of IP, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs. The IP Law has been amended 03 times to adapt to Vietnam’s evolving economic landscape and to align with international IP standards....

23 September

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Industrial Design Law in Vietnam: A Comprehensive Overview

Posted by Quyen Nguyen

in Industrial Design, Notable Articles

Vietnam does not have a separate industrial design law. Vietnam’s legal framework for industrial design protection is integrated within its broader Law on Intellectual Property (IP Law), first enacted in 2005. Rather than having a standalone industrial design law, this comprehensive legislation governs various forms of IP, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs. The IP Law has been amended 03 times to adapt to Vietnam’s evolving economic landscape and to align with international IP standards....

15 August

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The Stolichnaya Vodka Lawsuit in Vietnam: What Intellectual Property Issues Should Be Considered?

Posted by Vu Thu Uyen

in IP Practice, Notable Articles

The Russian vodka brand, long considered a symbol of culture, quality, and luxury, is facing serious legal challenges globally, including in Vietnam. The decades-long dispute over intellectual property (IP) rights for famous vodka brands such as Stolichnaya has exposed pressing issues in brand protection in Vietnam, especially in the context of international economic integration. The recent lawsuit in the Hanoi People's Court between Spirits International B.V. (SPI) and FKP Sojuzplodoimport (FKP) has once again ignited heated debate over intellectual property rights, raising important questions about fundamental legal principles such as: the criteria for determining ownership of a trademark, the role of...

13 August

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Specialized IP Court: A “Revolution” in Resolving IP Disputes in Vietnam

Posted by Vu Thu Uyen

in IP Practice, Vietnam

[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Download The significant increase in the number and complexity of intellectual property (IP) disputes in Vietnam, coupled with the limitations of current administrative and criminal measures, has necessitated the establishment of a specialized judiciary in Vietnam. As of January 1, 2025, Vietnam's law allows for specialized IP courts to be established at the first-instance level. These courts will handle civil, administrative, and commercial IP disputes, fundamentally shifting enforcement from a primarily administrative system toward a judicial one. The advent of the IP Court promises to revolutionize the way IP disputes are resolved, providing a more efficient, specialized, and predictable legal process...

17 July

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From China to Vietnam: Are Individual Voices Protected by Intellectual Property?

Posted by Quyen Nguyen

in IP Practice, Notable Articles

Voices play a multifaceted role in human society, serving as tools for communication, identity verification, and even artistic expression. Individual voices represent a unique and valuable intangible asset, holding significance both personally and commercially. However, the rapid advancement of AI technology has raised novel questions regarding the intellectual property (IP) protection of individual voices regarding the IP protection of individual voices...

08 July

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Combating IP Infringement Effectively: Why Multi-Form Protection is Essential in Vietnam

Posted by Vu Thu Uyen

in IP Practice, Notable Articles, Vietnam

A product may meet the conditions for protection under multiple forms of Intellectual Property (IP) rights, such as Patents, Industrial Designs, Trademarks, and Copyrights in Vietnam. Each form of IP protection has its own advantages and scope of protection....

04 July

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PCT Applications Designating or Selecting Vietnam: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them?

Posted by Vu Thu Uyen

in Notable Articles, Patent, Vietnam

Many patent applicants mistakenly believe that having their Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications formally accepted and published by WIPO guarantees the safety of patent protection in Vietnam. However, this is far from the truth. Numerous PCT applications designating or selecting protection in Vietnam have been met with preliminary rejection notices or even outright refusals from the Vietnam Intellectual Property Office (VNIPO). These legal setbacks stem from a failure to recognize potential rejection risks, non-compliance with Vietnamese IP laws, and inadequate strategies for rectifying errors....