Vietnam is on the brink of a significant judicial transformation with the establishment of its specialized courts, including a dedicated intellectual property (IP) court in Vietnam. This development follows the National Assembly’s approval of the amended Law on the Organization of People’s Courts on June 24, 2024. These amendments pave the way for establishing specialized…
On April 19, 2024, the Hanoi People’s Court issued Vietnam’s first criminal sentence for online copyright infringement. Le Hai Nam, the operator of the illegal IPTV subscription service BestBuy IPTV, faced criminal charges following investigations. The Case and Key Details BestBuy IPTV has been regularly featured on the United States Trade Representative’s blacklist over the…
On June 18, 2024, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VINATOM), ASL LAW in collaboration with VINATOM organized the workshop “Inventions and Utility Solutions in Vietnam” in both in-person and online formats. The objective of this workshop was to raise awareness of intellectual property and promote the registration of inventions and utility…
In the context of robust globalization, the International Trademark Association (INTA) conference has become a significant event, attracting the participation of experts and businesses operating in the intellectual property field from around the world. At INTA 2024, ASL LAW, one of Vietnam’s leading law firms, made a profound impression through a series of outstanding activities….
In the context of increasingly deep international integration, participating and contributing to international professional forums has become an indispensable part of law firms’ operations. At the International Trademark Association (INTA) 2024 Annual Meeting, ASL LAW, one of Vietnam’s leading law firms, affirmed its position through a series of outstanding activities. ASL LAW’s activities and efforts…
At the invitation of the US Embassy in Vietnam, lawyer Pham Duy Khuong (ASL LAW) had talk on Intellectual Property and the creative industry. Also participating in the event were Associate Professor, Dr. Le Thi Thu Ha, Director of the Incubation and Innovation Space of Foreign Trade University (FIIS) and My Anh, singer, songwriter, and…
Taylor Swift, the global music sensation, isn’t just known for her chart-topping hits and electrifying performances. She’s also making waves in the world of intellectual property with her extensive trademark portfolio. By the start of 2024, Swift proudly owns almost 140 trademarks registered at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, showing her dedication to…
In the context of the modern economy, registering trademark is not only an essential step but also a crucial strategy to protect and develop the brand of an organization or individual. In Vietnam, the applicant needs to have a profound understanding of the process of registering a trademark exclusively in Vietnam to ensure a high…
India has recently updated its patent rules to address concerns raised by those applying for patents in the country. These changes, known as the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023, were discussed with stakeholders in August 2023 and officially announced on March 15, 2024. Interestingly, this announcement coincided with the Indian Patent Office granting an impressive 100,000…
At the Vietnam GC Summit 2024 event, held in collaboration with Legal500, ASL LAW emphasized the important factors in conducting M&A activities in Vietnam, specifically regarding regulations on personal data protection, intellectual property law, and requirements for global minimum tax. During the presentation at the workshop, in addition to the usual aspects to consider in…