From Ideas to Assets: Using Public Signals to Drive Better IP Decisions in Vietnam

ASL LAW's guide to using public signals for intellectual property decision making in Vietnam.

(Published on Intellectual Property Journal) Each year on October 10, Vietnam pauses to honor its legal profession. Vietnam Lawyers’ Day is young—established in 2013—but its symbolism is potent. Law is not merely a referee that arrives after the whistle; it is an engine for development. Nowhere is that more evident than in intellectual property, where…

Trademark Registration Procedures in the U.S., EU, and ASEAN: Comparison and Key Notes

ASL LAW's comparative chart of trademark registration procedures and timelines across the US, EU, and ASEAN.

For foreign investors, tech entrepreneurs, and legal professionals, understanding how to navigate trademark registration across multiple jurisdictions is crucial for global brand protection. This article compares trademark registration in the U.S., EU, and ASEAN, highlighting key notes and strategic considerations. Trademark Registration in the U.S.: Key Features and Procedures The trademark registration U.S. EU ASEAN…

Commercialization of Intellectual Property Rights – A Driver of R&D Investment

ASL LAW intellectual property expertise featured in Business Forum Magazine

ASL LAW has recently published an in-depth article in Business Forum Magazine on the topic “Commercialization of Intellectual Property Rights – A Driver of R&D Investment,” contributed by Lawyer Pham Duy Khuong, Managing Partner of ASL LAW. The article analyzes the pivotal role of monetizing intellectual property (IP) assets in fostering innovation, enhancing competitiveness, and…

Vietnam holds a public consultation on the anti-dumping investigation concerning certain wood fiberboard products originating from Thailand and China

ASL LAW's guide to Vietnam anti-dumping public consultations

Pursuant to Article 70 of the Law on Foreign Trade Management 2017 and Article 14 of Decree No. 86/2025/ND-CP detailing a number of articles of the Law on Foreign Trade Management regarding trade remedies, the Investigating Authority will organize a public consultation session in the anti-dumping investigation concerning certain wood fiberboard products originating from the…

Vietnam issues notification on extension of the deadline for submission of questionnaire responses in the anti-dumping investigation on ceramic tiles imported from India (CASE CODE: AD23)

ASL LAW's analysis of Vietnam AD23 questionnaire deadline extension

On August 18, 2025, the Minister of Industry and Trade signed Decision No. 2333/QD-BCT and the accompanying Notice on the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation concerning certain ceramic tile products imported from India (Case code: AD23). This investigation carries significant importance, as the domestic ceramic tile industry is facing strong competitive pressure from low-priced imports….

India initiates anti-dumping investigation on cold rolled stainless steel 300–400 series imported from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam

ASL LAW's guide to India stainless steel anti-dumping investigation

According to information from the Vietnam Trade Office in India, on September 29, 2025, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) of India issued a notice initiating an anti-dumping investigation on cold rolled flat products of stainless steel 300 and 400 series originating in or imported from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. This is one of…

India initiates anti-dumping investigation on solar encapsulants originating in or imported from Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam

ASL LAW's guide to India solar encapsulant anti-dumping investigation

According to official information from the Vietnam Trade Office in India, on September 29, 2025, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) of India issued a notice initiating an anti-dumping investigation concerning solar encapsulants originating in or imported from Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. Case details Obligations of Vietnamese enterprises Vietnamese producers/exporters must submit comments and…

Thailand Publishes Essential Facts Report in Sunset Review of Anti-Dumping Duties on Cold Reduced Carbon Steel from Vietnam, China, and Taiwan

Legal analysis of Thailand's essential facts report in cold-rolled steel sunset review

The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) of Thailand has issued the essential facts report in the sunset review of anti-dumping (AD) duties imposed on cold reduced carbon steel (in coils and not in coils) originating in or imported from Vietnam, China, and Taiwan. 1. Products under Review The steel products subject to review are classified…

Vietnam Issues Notice on Receiving Applications for Exemption from Trade Remedy Measures – October 2025

ASL LAW's guide to Vietnam trade remedy exemption applications

On October 1, 2025, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Notice No. 170/TB-PVTM regarding the receipt of applications for exemption from trade remedy measures for the year 2026. This procedure plays an important role in balancing the objective of protecting domestic industries while enabling enterprises to…

United States Issues Final Determination in Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations on Molded Fiber Products Imported from Vietnam

ASL LAW's analysis of US molded fiber trade remedy determination

On September 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the final determination in the anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on molded fiber products imported from Vietnam and China, following nearly one year of investigation. 1. Case Overview 2. DOC’s Final Determination 2.1. Anti-Dumping Duties (AD) After deducting the export subsidy rate…

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