16 June

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8 Important Tips In Mind From A Recent Cybersquatting Case in Vietnam

New regulations on administrative liability for exports that violate IPRs In July 2021, the Ministry of Science and Technology published for public consultation a draft decree (“Draft Decree”) amending certain provisions in Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP (“Decree 99”) on the sanctioning of administrative violations in industrial property, under which it was proposed to sanction the export of industrial property infringement or counterfeit goods....

18 March

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Approaches to overcome a refusal of a trademark application that is identical or similar to an expired mark in Vietnam

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Reversing a trademark refusal decision in Vietnam is not always simple. In Vietnam, trademark examinations must adhere to a stringent, multi-step process: In Vietnam, the statutory timeline for determining trademark registrability is quite lengthy...

04 March

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Cách tiếp cận để vượt qua từ chối bảo hộ Nhãn hiệu xin đăng ký tương tự với Nhãn hiệu đối chứng đã hết hiệu lực tại Việt Nam

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Đảo ngược Quyết định từ chối bảo hộ nhãn hiệu tại Việt Nam luôn không đơn giản. Quy trình thẩm định nhãn hiệu tại Việt Nam phải tuân thủ quy trình chặt chẽ, nhiều bước: Thời gian thẩm định nhãn hiệu tại Việt Nam theo luật định diễn ra khá dài, báo cáo thẩm định được chuẩn bị và xem xét bởi thẩm định viên thứ nhất, thẩm định viên thứ hai và cuối cùng được trình lên Giám đốc Trung tâm nhãn hiệu để phê duyệt, dẫn đến khả năng sai sót ít xảy ra. Tuy nhiên, mặt trái...

05 October

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Improper use of registered trademarks in Vietnam – Risks & Solutions?

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20 September

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Risks of improper use of registered trademarks in Vietnam

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Have you ever wondered if using the mark in a manner other than that for which it was registered entails any risks? What are those risks? Is it mandatory to use the mark exactly as registered? What can be done to mitigate the risks associated with using the mark in a form different from the one registered? This article provides some useful information on the above topic....

30 August

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Should “XYLITOL” be recognized as a trademark?

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Currently, as Vietnam integrates into the global economy, trademark protection is a critical issue for all businesses. However, there have been a number of trademark disputes in the market recently, complicating the process of resolving disputes for businesses engaged in imports. The recent case concerning Kido Company in Ho Chi Minh City is an example. Kido Company is a pharmaceutical import and export company. Kido Company is an importer and exporter of pharmaceuticals. Kido Company is currently importing clean and fragrant oral lozenges under the trademark "mekiss XYLITOL" into the Vietnamese market. Under license from HELMIGS GERMANY GmBh in Germany, this product is...

23 August

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Opposing an Application Mark without prior rights in Vietnam, is it possible?

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You became aware that a third party had applied to register a mark in Vietnam which is strikingly similar to yours. Although you lack prior intellectual property rights in Vietnam, you wish to prevent such a similar mark from maturing into registration and would like to know whether a Notice of Opposition can be filed in this situation. The question on the availability of the right to oppose the registration of an Application Mark is critical for IPR holders, particularly those seeking to file a trademark opposition but lacking prior rights. The answer is yes, but only where appropriate. ...

20 August

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How to avoid losing trademark rights due to non-use in Vietnam

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Trademarks are an integral part of a business’s identity and are a critical way for consumers to locate the goods or services that they seek. Among intellectual property rights, trademarks can be the most valuable asset a company owns because, for example, they are an effective communication tool to convey intellectual and emotional attributes and messages about you, your company, and your company’s reputation, products and services; they make it easy for customers to find you, they allow you to effectively utilize the Internet and social media. Your brand is the first thing customers enter into a search engine or...

06 July

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What strategies to reclaim unregistered trademark rights in Vietnam?

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Vietnam follows “first to file” principle in establishing industrial property rights, whereby industrial property rights are granted to the first filer. This principle, on one hand, encourages IPR holders to register their intangible assets at the soonest time, but on the other hand, together with a “very open” and “very free” regime on "the right to register a mark" without imposing certain conditions like many countries in the world triggers rampant "trademark squatting" in Vietnam. ...

23 June

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Claiming damages in IPR lawsuits in Vietnam – Key takeaways

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Download 1. Since intellectual property rights (IPRs) constitute a civil right, civil enforcement plays a critical role in IPR enforcement. However, our analysis of statistics on IPR infringement and enforcement in reports from enforcement agencies reveals that the vast majority of IPR infringement cases in Vietnam have been resolved under administrative route over the past time. While thousands of IP infringement cases are handled administratively each year, only a few cases are tried by courts. The administrative mechanism is said to be more expeditious, compact, simple, and economical in handling IPR infringements than the lengthy trial, complicated, and costly procedures of...