The Madrid system of international trademark registration is administered by the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. As of the end of 2023, the Madrid System is comprised of 114 members from 130 countries, collectively known as the Madrid Alliance. These countries represent more than…
US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper announced that the US Department of Commerce is actively reviewing the issue of recognizing Vietnam’s market economy status and has placed it on a priority schedule, hoping to complete this process by June 2024. During a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai, Knapper and Deputy Prime…
In the path of economic and industrial development, managing and regulating various types of technology has become an integral part of national policies. In Vietnam, encouraging, restricting, and prohibiting the transfer of certain technologies is not only an issue concerning economic development but also intimately related to national security and environmental protection. However, the diversity…
Technology transfer activities in Vietnam are increasingly becoming an indispensable part of the country’s socio-economic development process. This not only brings strong development opportunities for enterprises but also contributes to enhancing the comprehensive competitive capacity of the nation in the context of deepening international integration. However, in this process, understanding the rights and obligations of…
In the context of increasingly globalized development, technology transfer has become an integral part of business activities, particularly for developing countries like Vietnam. Technology transfer contracts not only provide local enterprises with opportunities to access and apply advanced technologies but also serve as crucial mechanisms to enhance cooperation and economic development. However, the establishment and…
According to statistics from the National Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam, ASL LAW has been in the Top 3 Vietnam IP Law Firm with the highest number of trademark applications filed in Vietnam in 2023 for clients. This achievement is the result of ASL LAW’s determination, diligence and continuous efforts in supporting Vietnamese and international clients in implementing their…
Vietnam has a complex and detailed legal system regarding civil transactions, including provisions set forth in the Civil Code of 2015 and other related legal documents. The Civil Code of 2015 is the most important legal basis regarding civil transactions in Vietnam. It regulates the fundamental elements of civil transactions, including full content and form,…
On January 22, 2023, the Indonesian Anti-Dumping Committee (KADI) issued a notice regarding the organization of the public sunset review hearing on anti-dumping duties on BOPP film products from Thailand and Vietnam. The notice was sent to the Vietnamese embassy in Indonesia and forwarded to relevant parties. On September 2, 2015, KADI initiated an investigation…
On January 5, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 22/QD-BCT on the second review results of the application of anti-dumping measures against certain MSG products. On July 22, 2020, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 1933/QD-BCT imposing official anti-dumping duties on certain MSG products…
(Published on Vietnam Law & Legal Forum Magazine) The negative impacts of the geopolitical tension have indirectly hindered the global economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing the M&A market in 2023 from unfolding as dynamically as anticipated following the less optimistic outcome in 2022. Nguyen Tien Hoa, Senior Partner & Nguyen Thuy Chung, Senior…