Tiếng Việt
The significant modifications to the Madrid System will impose new responsibilities on the trademark registration agencies of participating countries. These modifications are anticipated to be effective from November 1, 2023, and November 1, 2024, to enhance transparency and efficiency in the global trademark protection process and establish clearer timeframes in the trademark protection procedure. The…
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Oct
Oct
The revised Intellectual Property Law of Vietnam has taken effect from January 1, 2023. It includes provisions on plant varieties – one of the types of intellectual property in Vietnam. In the following article, ASL LAW will discuss notable changes in plant variety regulations in the revised Intellectual Property Law. Amend and supplement regulations on…
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Oct
Oct
In 2023, Vietnam has witnessed a significant step forward in the protection and promotion of copyright through the implementation of new regulations. These changes have been made to adapt to the rapid development of the digital economy and creative industries, providing new opportunities for creators and establishing an optimal legal environment to safeguard their works…
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Oct
Oct
The Intellectual Property Law of Vietnam is an important legal framework that governs intellectual property rights in areas such as copyright, trademarks, and many other aspects related to creativity and innovation. In 2022, the Vietnam Intellectual Property Law underwent a series of notable amendments to adapt to the rapid development of technology and international integration,…
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Sep
Sep
What is copyright? What are the deceptive behaviors in the copyright registration process? What is Copyright? Copyright is the right of organizations or individuals over works they create or own, as defined by the Intellectual Property Law of 2005 (amended and supplemented in 2009, 2019). Copyright arises from the moment a work is created in…
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Sep
Sep
On August 23, 2023, the Government issued Decree No. 65/2023/ND-CP detailing a number of articles and measures to implement the Intellectual Property Law on industrial property, protecting intellectual property rights, rights to plant varieties, and State management of intellectual property. Accordingly, Decree 65/2023 details and measures to implement the provisions of the Intellectual Property Law…
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Aug
Aug
New Myanmar trademark law coming into effect on April 1, 2023, has been highly anticipated, despite the political and economic challenges in the country. Following the implementation of the aforementioned legislation, global corporations and brand owners expressed that they were pleased with having the chance to have access to thorough protection of their trademark rights…
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Aug
Aug
Recently, the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce issued an official announcement regarding the stricter requirement for the submission of a certificate of statement of use or non-use of trademarks after registration. The certificate of statement of use must be submitted in the fifth year from the registration date to maintain the validity of registered trademarks in…
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Aug
Aug
The concept of well-known trademarks is relatively new and complex in Vietnam. Currently, the amended 2022 Intellectual Property Law does not provide specific criteria for determining a well-known trademark. Typically, a well-known trademark receives official recognition when, in a dispute, a court issues a ruling acknowledging one of the trademarks involved in the dispute as…
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Aug
Aug
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…
