On August 3, 2023, the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) issued its final determination in the case of the investigation into the circumvention of trade remedy measures on carbon steel welded pipes and non-alloy circular welded steel pipes imported from Vietnam, allegedly evaded from Taiwan. On August 4, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce…
Amidst the new strides in economic and commercial development in Vietnam, the Procurement Law has consistently played a pivotal role in establishing a competitive, ethical, and effective environment for commercial transactions. The year 2023 marks a significant turning point as Vietnam’s Procurement Law undergoes a series of substantial revisions, aiming to adapt to emerging industry…
The draft amendment to the Social Insurance Law, submitted by the Government on July 11, is expected to be presented to and discussed by the National Assembly session in October 2023, passed in the May 2024 session, and become effective from January 1, 2025. Following the government’s directive to propose various options to limit the…
A trademark is an essential part of a business, representing identification and differentiation of products or services from competitors in the market. To protect intellectual property rights and prevent unauthorized use by others, businesses need to register their trademarks. However, trademark registration is territorial, meaning a trademark registered in one country only provides protection within…
To register an international trademark through the Madrid System, businesses need to prepare a comprehensive, detailed, and legally application dossier to avoid the waste of time, effort, and money that could result from having the international trademark application rejected or returned for further completion with missing documents. Prior Trademark Search Before Applying for International Trademark…
Lawyer Pham Duy Khuong, Managing Partner of ASL LAW, is ranked by Legal500 as one of the Top 3 Vietnam Leading IP Individuals. ‘INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: LOCAL FIRMS IN VIETNAM‘ is an annual ranking published by Legal500 with the aim of listing the leading legal consulting firms in Vietnam in the field of Intellectual Property, as…
After nearly four years of implementation, certain provisions within Circular No. 37/2019/TT-BCT issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade detailing the handling of proposals and decisions regarding the exemption from applying trade remedy measures in Vietnam have become incompatible with practical needs. This has led to certain difficulties related to Vietnam’s trade remedy system….
On August 1, 2023, the Intellectual Property Department of the Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia issued Announcement No. 2501/R/DIP, stating that trademark applicants must unify and use a single trademark application for one or multiple classes of goods and services from August 2023. According to the announcement by the Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia to…
In the context of an increasingly globalized international trade and investment activities, the use of international arbitration as a method for resolving international disputes between parties from different countries has become a popular and effective approach. However, the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards are not always straightforward and seamless. In this article, ASL…
When it comes to business, a crucial element that cannot be overlooked is your brand. A brand is an integral part of building reputation and value for your enterprise. To protect your brand from unauthorized copying and infringement, registering a trademark in Vietnam is an essential and mandatory step. In this article, we will explore…
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