Vietnam’s real estate market is expected to get more diverse as a result of real estate FDI projects. According to the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Vietnam currently invests in the real estate sector with 1,100 projects with a total investment capital of 66.4 billion USD, accounting for 15% of the total investment capital. After…
Protecting intellectual property rights (IPR) is one of the most important activities of the gaming industry. This activity can help game developers protect their works, as well as ensure that they receive adequate recognition and revenue. However, IPR protection can be difficult in the digital world, especially in countries that do not have or do…
The revised Intellectual Property Law of 2022 in Vietnam has come into effect since the beginning of 2023. Accordingly, a number of provisions on copyright have been amended and supplemented. Definition of author, co-author According to the revised Vietnam IP Law 2022, the definition of co-author has been revised as follows: “1. An author is…
In the end-of-term determination of the anti-dumping and countervailing duty review concerning Vietnamese copper pipe fitting, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued the Final Determination on the situation of dumping and subsidizing of Vietnamese copper pipe fitting. According to the findings, Canada has determined that imported Vietnamese copper pipe fitting from Vietnam are…
On July 17, 2023, the Trade Remedies Administration of Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Notice No. 68/TB-PVTM regarding the issuance of the Questionnaire on quantity and value for foreign manufacturers/exporters in the AD17 case – the anti-dumping investigation of prestressed steel strand from Malaysia, Thailand, and China. On July 5, 2023, Vietnam issued…
The strategic use of intellectual property (IP) can play a crucial role in sustaining business growth. By leveraging IP rights effectively, a company can gain a competitive advantage, protect its innovations, and create new revenue streams. Here are some significant strategies to strategically use intellectual property for business growth. Protecting Innovations with Patents: If your…
Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce. IP is protected through patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, providing creators with exclusive rights over their creations for a limited period. Technology transfer, on the other hand, is the process…
On July 3, 2023, the Ministry of Economy and Finance of South Korea sent a letter to the Vietnamese Ambassador in South Korea regarding South Korea’s initiation of an end-of-term review of anti-dumping duties on plywood from Vietnam. In accordance with Article 12.1 of the Agreement Implementing Article 6 of the General Agreement on Tariffs…
On June 20, 2023, the National Assembly passed the Law on the Protection of Consumer Rights. This is an important law project with an impact on many industries and fields. This Law is built on the principle of inheriting, promoting, and improving regulations that are still relevant to reality in the Law on Protection of…
According to the second sunset review decision on the countervailing duty investigation on imported steel coat hangers issued on July 3, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced that it would continue to apply countervailing duties on steel coat hangers imported from Vietnam at a rate of 31.58%. Based on the conclusion of the…