As Vietnam integrates into the global economy, protecting and leveraging intellectual property (IP) has become critical for businesses and individuals to establish their market position. A key challenge lies in distinguishing whether intellectual assets should be registered as trademarks or protected as copyrighted works. Despite the 2022 amendments to Vietnam’s Intellectual Property Law (Law No….
On November 30, during its 8th session, Vietnam’s 15th National Assembly approved the much-anticipated Data Law, setting a significant milestone in the nation’s digital transformation journey. Passed through a streamlined single-session procedure, this law underscores Vietnam’s commitment to leveraging technology for comprehensive digital development. It provides a legal framework to establish a robust digital infrastructure,…
According to Decree 147/2024/ND-CP on the Management, Provision, and Use of Internet and Online Information recently issued by the Vietnamese Governement replacing Decree 72/2013 and Decree 27/2018, only accounts verified by phone number or personal identification number are permitted to post, comment, or livestream, effective from December 25. Accordingly, service providers are required to verify…
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…
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…
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