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Distinctiveness is a crucial factor in determining the validity of a trademark in Vietnam. A trademark can only be protected if it can distinguish the goods or services of the owner from those of others. Therefore, understanding the legal criteria for assessing distinctiveness is essential for businesses and individuals seeking Vietnam trademark registration. Understanding Trademark…
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Mar
Mar
Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) play a crucial role in protecting and commercializing the rights of authors, artists, producers, and other right holders. In Vietnam in 2025, these organizations operate under the Intellectual Property Law, responsible for licensing, collecting usage fees, and distributing royalties to rights holders. Additionally, they assist in enforcing rights and protecting members…
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Mar
Mar
Vietnam patents are one of the key subjects of intellectual property rights, playing a crucial role in promoting technological innovation and economic development. Under Vietnam’s 2025 legal framework, a patent must meet three fundamental conditions to be eligible for protection: (i) novelty, meaning it has not been publicly disclosed in any form before the filing…
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Feb
Feb
On February 6, 2025, the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry of Malaysia (MITI) announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation on galvanized iron coils/sheets or galvanized steel coils/sheets imported from China, South Korea, and Vietnam. The investigation was initiated based on a petition filed by the domestic industry, represented by CSC Steel Sdn. Bhd….
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Feb
Feb
On January 7, 2025, the Vietnam Trade Remedies Authority issued Official Letter No. 14/PVTM-P2 regarding the issuance of an investigation questionnaire for domestic manufacturers and importers in case ER01.AD08. On September 3, 2019, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 2703/QĐ-BCT to investigate the application of anti-dumping measures on certain cold-rolled…
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Feb
Feb
Starting March 4, 2025, all aluminum and steel imports into the United States will be subject to a 25% tariff, according to a new decision signed by President Donald Trump. “We will impose a 25% tariff on all aluminum and steel imports, with no exceptions. This will encourage more businesses to manufacture in the USA,”…
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Feb
Feb
On January 31, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued the final determination of its review of normal values and export prices for oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Vietnam, along with several other countries. On June 27, 2024, the CBSA announced the initiation of a review of normal values and export prices for…
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Feb
Feb
Recently, the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) of Thailand issued a notice initiating the end-of-term review of anti-dumping duties imposed on cold-rolled carbon steel (Cold Reduced Carbon Steel in Coils and not in Coils) imported from Vietnam, China, and Taiwan. The investigated steel products are classified under the following HS codes: 7209.1500, 7209.1600, 7209.1700, 7209.1820,…
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Feb
Feb
Recently, China officially announced its decision to file a lawsuit against the United States at the World Trade Organization (WTO) after the administration of President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on imports from Beijing. According to a statement from China’s Ministry of Commerce on February 2, 2025, the U.S. tariff measures are considered a “serious…
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Feb
Feb
Starting July 1, 2025, Vietnam will integrate tax data with the national population database by replacing personal tax codes with citizen identification numbers. This transition, mandated under Circular 86/2024/TT-BTC (“Circular 86”), represents a significant shift in Vietnam’s personal income tax (PIT) administration. Key Amendments Introduced by Circular 86 Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance issued Circular 86…
