Vietnam has recently updated its regulatory framework governing penalties for administrative violations in industrial property matters, marking a significant development in its intellectual property enforcement regime. New Circular Introduces Key Amendments The Minister of Science and Technology of Vietnam issued Circular No. 06/2024/TT-BKHCN on September 30, 2024, introducing amendments to Circular No. 11/2015/TT-BKHCN. This new…
On September 14, 2024, the Cambodian government unveiled its new IP recordation system portal during a workshop at the National Customs School. Now, two weeks later, the system is fully operational. Accessible through the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) website (https://lnkd.in/g6UkZfSj), the portal requires users to create an authorized account. Currently, there is…
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…
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…
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…
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Navigating M&A in Vietnam: Compliance with New Regulations on Personal Data Protection, IP Law, and Global Minimum Tax
At the 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. THE FULL PRESENTATION SLIDE CAN BE DOWNLOAD HERE. Businesses engaging in M&A transactions in Vietnam need…
(Published in Vietnam Law and Legal Forum magazine) Since its enactment in 2005, the Law on Intellectual Property of Vietnam (the Law) has undergone several amendments, with significant changes in 2009 and 2019. After that, several decrees were issued to guide the implementation of the Law. Most recently, the Government issued Decree 65/2023/ND-CP providing detailed…
In the year-end summary, Vietnam Television (VTV) pointed out that 2023 was the “year of fake-authentic, authentic-fake” with the development of artificial intelligence (AI). Merriam-Webster, the most trusted dictionary in the United States, chose the word “Authentic” as the keyword for 2023. This phrase accurately reflected the global social situation in 2023 with significant technological…