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…
On July 28, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued a notice regarding the reception of the dossier requesting the end-of-term review of the anti-dumping measures against cold-rolled stainless steel from Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and China. On October 21, 2019, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 3162/QD-BCT on the…
In Vietnam, many citizens choose to work abroad according to the type of labor export as it brings them a huge source of income. However, if they go to work abroad, do they still have to pay social insurance in Vietnam? Point g Clause 1 Article 2 of the Law on Social Insurance in 2014…
When the employee wants to take annual leave days, how many days in advance should a leave notice be? Is there any regulations in Vietnamese laws stipulating the requirement days of advance notice from the employee’s side? The Labor Code 2019 does not have a provision on the leave notice period. Clause 4, Article 113…
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