The Madrid system of international trademark registration is administered by the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. As of the end of 2023, the Madrid System is comprised of 114 members from 130 countries, collectively known as the Madrid Alliance. These countries represent more than…
In the path of economic and industrial development, managing and regulating various types of technology has become an integral part of national policies. In Vietnam, encouraging, restricting, and prohibiting the transfer of certain technologies is not only an issue concerning economic development but also intimately related to national security and environmental protection. However, the diversity…
Technology transfer activities in Vietnam are increasingly becoming an indispensable part of the country’s socio-economic development process. This not only brings strong development opportunities for enterprises but also contributes to enhancing the comprehensive competitive capacity of the nation in the context of deepening international integration. However, in this process, understanding the rights and obligations of…
In the context of increasingly globalized development, technology transfer has become an integral part of business activities, particularly for developing countries like Vietnam. Technology transfer contracts not only provide local enterprises with opportunities to access and apply advanced technologies but also serve as crucial mechanisms to enhance cooperation and economic development. However, the establishment and…
According to statistics from the National Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam, ASL LAW has been in the Top 3 Vietnam IP Law Firm with the highest number of trademark applications filed in Vietnam in 2023 for clients. This achievement is the result of ASL LAW’s determination, diligence and continuous efforts in supporting Vietnamese and international clients in implementing their…
(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…
International Classification of Goods and Services for the Registration of Trademarks, is scheduled to undergo significant modifications that will come into effect on January 1, 2024. Maintained by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), this classification system plays a vital role in facilitating the registration of trademarks worldwide. Each of the 45 categories encompassing goods…
The Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam has made an important announcement regarding the publication of trademark application information, according to the latest changes to the Intellectual Property Law implemented on January 1, 2024. This notice aims to increase transparency and fairness in the trademark registration process. Article 110 of the Intellectual Property Law Amended According…
With a continuous commitment to providing cross-border legal services for Vietnamese businesses in various countries, the IBA event provides an excellent opportunity for ASL LAW’s lawyers to meet, exchange, and learn from experiences in their specialized legal areas such as anti-dumping and trade remedy, mergers and acquisitions, business, energy and oil, construction, intellectual property, arbitration,…