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When running a small business, safeguarding your unique inventions and ideas is essential to maintaining a competitive edge. Protecting these innovations helps prevent competitors from copying your ideas, stealing your sales, and gaining an unfair advantage in the market. One of the most effective ways to secure your intellectual property is by filing for a…
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Sep
Sep
Trademark registration is an important procedure for companies and individuals aiming to protect their products or services. A trademark acts as a distinctive identifier and serves as a legal safeguard against competitors. This blog post will walk you through the essential steps to successfully register your trademark. Trademark search Before filing for a trademark, you…
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Aug
Aug
Securing a trademark in Vietnam is crucial for businesses looking to protect their brand in a rapidly evolving market. This guide provides an in-depth look at the trademark registration process in Vietnam, covering everything from initial searches to final registration and important considerations to ensure your brand’s legal protection. Why Register a Trademark in Vietnam?…
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Aug
Aug
Starting from August 14, 2024, Cambodia will officially implement penalties for late payment of annuity fees for intellectual property assets such as patents, utility models, and plant varieties. Previously, annuity fee requirements were stipulated in Cambodia’s Patent Law but were not strictly enforced. As a result, patent owners could repay and settle overdue fees at…
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Aug
Aug
On June 28, 2024, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) released Circular No. 43/2024/TT-BTC (Circular 43), extending the period during which a 50% reduction on certain industrial property fees will be applied. This initiative aims to assist business entities in overcoming global and national economic challenges and support their production activities. The 50 percent discount on…
15
Aug
Aug
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…
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Aug
Aug
In today’s globalized economy, protecting intellectual property rights plays a crucial role in the sustainable development of businesses. In Vietnam, as the market continues to expand and competition intensifies, proactively registering trademarks has become one of the key strategies to safeguard a company’s intangible assets. Vietnam trademark registration not only helps businesses establish legal ownership…
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Jun
Jun
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…
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Jun
Jun
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…
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Jun
Jun
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….
