Registering Copyright for Software and Mobile Applications in Vietnam: A Detailed Step-by-Step Guide

ASL LAW intellectual property attorneys reviewing software copyright application documents with tech client at Hanoi office

For technology companies, startups, and foreign investors entering the Vietnamese market, securing copyright protection for software under Vietnam IP Law is a critical compliance and risk-management step. Although copyright arises automatically upon creation, registering software copyright Vietnam step-by-step provides stronger evidentiary value, enhances enforcement options, and strengthens oversea investment‘s confidence. This guide explains the legal…

New Directions in Intellectual Property Enforcement in Vietnam Following Legal Reforms

ASL LAW intellectual property attorneys analyzing Directive 02/CT-TTG and 2025-2026 legal reforms at Hanoi office

Vietnam is entering a new phase of intellectual property protection. With the Vietnam IP reforms April 2026 key changes, enforcement authorities, courts, and right holders are adjusting to a more structured and deterrence-oriented system. For foreign investors, technology companies, and brand owners, understanding the new IP enforcement directions Vietnam legal reforms 2026 is essential to…

Renewing Registered Trademarks: Process, Deadlines, and Common Errors in Vietnam

ASL LAW trademark attorneys reviewing renewal documents and deadline calendar with client at Hanoi office

For brand owners operating in Vietnam, maintaining trademark validity is as important as obtaining registration. The trademark renewal process and deadlines Vietnam require careful monitoring to avoid unintended loss of rights. Failure to comply with procedural requirements may lead to trademark cancellation for non-renewal Vietnam, exposing businesses to infringement risks and brand dilution. This article…

Important Considerations When Transferring Patent Ownership in Vietnam – Risks and Solutions

ASL LAW patent attorneys reviewing assignment documents and original patent certificates with client at Hanoi office

Transferring patent rights in Vietnam is not merely a contractual matter. It requires strict compliance with administrative procedures and substantive legal conditions. For technology companies, investors, and multinational corporations, understanding patent transfer ownership Vietnam key considerations is essential to avoid regulatory rejection, unenforceability, or post-transaction disputes. This article analyzes patent assignment risks and solutions Vietnam,…

Monitoring and Renewing International Trademarks from Vietnam: Process and Recommendations from ASL LAW

ASL LAW trademark attorneys reviewing international trademark monitoring reports and renewal schedules for a multinational client at Hanoi office

For multinational brand owners and foreign investors, effective monitoring international trademarks designated in Vietnam is essential to maintaining continuous protection. While the Madrid System offers centralized management, local compliance remains critical. Failure to track international trademark renewal deadlines and procedures may result in unexpected loss of rights in Vietnam. This article explains the renewing Madrid…

Guide to International Trademark Registration in Vietnam for SMEs

ASL LAW trademark attorneys consulting with SME owner on international trademark strategy and budget planning at Ho Chi Minh City office

For small and medium-sized enterprises expanding beyond domestic markets, trademark protection is no longer optional. A structured international trademark registration guide Vietnam SMEs can help businesses secure brand value, attract investors, and reduce legal risks when entering regional or global markets. This article explains Vietnam trademark registration options for small business, compares Madrid System vs…

The European Union Receives a Petition Requesting an Anti-Dumping Investigation into Copper Tubes Exported from Vietnam

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys reviewing the U.S. Department of Commerce preliminary anti-dumping determination for Vietnam steel rebar at Hanoi office

On March 2, 2025, the Vietnam Trade Remedies Authority (Ministry of Industry and Trade) announced that it had received information from the Vietnam Trade Office in Belgium stating that the European Commission had accepted a valid petition requesting the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation into imported copper tubes originating from Vietnam. In the event that…

The United States Announces Preliminary Determination in the Anti-Dumping Investigation into Reinforcing Steel Bars Imported from Vietnam

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys reviewing the U.S. Department of Commerce preliminary anti-dumping determination for Vietnam steel rebar at Hanoi office

The Vietnam Trade Remedies Authority (Ministry of Industry and Trade) announced that it has received information regarding the preliminary determination issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce in the anti-dumping investigation concerning reinforcing steel bars imported from Vietnam. Regarding the scope of the investigation, the products under review are reinforcing steel bars classified under the…

The United States Issues Preliminary Determination in the Anti-Dumping Investigation on Hardwood Plywood and Decorative Wood Products Imported from Vietnam

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys reviewing the U.S. Department of Commerce preliminary anti-dumping determination for Vietnam plywood at Hanoi office

The competent authority of Vietnam has received information that the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has issued its preliminary determination in the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of hardwood plywood and decorative wood products from Vietnam. General Information The petitioner in this case is the Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood. The products under investigation…

Vietnam Announces Receipt of Applications for Exemption from the Application of Trade Remedy Measures – March 2026

ASL LAW trade remedy lawyers reviewing exemption application documents and Circular 26/2025/TT-BCT at Hanoi office

Pursuant to Articles 12, 13, and 17 of Circular No. 26/2025/TT-BCT issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade on 15 May 2025, detailing several provisions relating to trade remedy measures, on 2 March 2026 the competent authority issued Notice No. 15/TB-PVTM regarding the receipt of applications for exemption from the application of trade remedy…

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