Patent Registration in Vietnam: How to Protect Your Ideas from Competitors

ASL LAW patent attorneys reviewing a Vietnamese patent certificate and explaining protection strategies to a technology company client at Hanoi office.

Innovation is one of the most valuable assets for modern businesses, particularly in technology, manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, and research-intensive industries. However, developing a new invention alone does not guarantee exclusive commercial rights. Without appropriate legal protection, competitors may imitate, commercialize, or improve upon an invention before the original creator can fully benefit from it. Vietnam…

Intellectual Property in Vietnam: How to Protect Intangible Assets in the Digital Era

ASL LAW intellectual property attorneys analyzing Vietnam's 2025 IP Law reforms and digital enforcement mechanisms at Hanoi office.

As Vietnam’s digital economy continues to expand, intellectual property has become one of the most valuable business assets. Companies increasingly rely on trademarks, patents, copyrights, software, databases, trade secrets, and digital content to create competitive advantages. However, the rapid growth of e-commerce, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cross-border digital platforms has also increased the risks…

Indonesia Terminates Investigation and Does Not Impose Anti-Dumping Duties on Homopolymer Polypropylene from Vietnam

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing Indonesia's termination of the anti-dumping investigation on Vietnamese polypropylene homopolymer at Hanoi office.

On August 6, 2026, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) announced that the Indonesian Anti-Dumping Committee (KADI) had decided to terminate the case and not impose anti-dumping (AD) duties on homopolymer polypropylene (PPH), HS code 3902.10.40, originating from Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, China, the Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. KADI’s decision was made…

Canada Imposes 25% Temporary Safeguard Measure on Imported Wooden Cabinets and Vanities

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing Canada's provisional 25% safeguard surtax on imported wooden cabinets and vanities at Hanoi office.

On July 31, 2026, the Canadian Minister of Finance and National Revenue announced the imposition of a temporary safeguard measure in the form of a 25% surtax on the value for duty of certain imported wooden cabinets and vanities. Scope and Duration of the Measure The temporary safeguard measure took effect on July 31, 2026,…

Extension of the Deadline for Submitting Questionnaire Responses in the Sunset Review of Anti-Dumping Measures on Welding Materials from Malaysia, Thailand, and China

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing Vietnam's MOIT extension of the questionnaire response deadline in the sunset review of anti-dumping measures on welding materials from Malaysia, Thailand, and China at Hanoi office

On June 19, 2026, the Minister of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 1453/QD-BCT initiating a sunset review of the application of anti-dumping (AD) measures on certain welding materials originating from Malaysia, Thailand, and China, under Case No. ER01.AD15. On July 6, 2026, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) issued Notice No. 99/TB-PVTM regarding…

Vietnam Issues New Exporter Review Questionnaire for Wood Fiberboard Products

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing Vietnam's Trade Remedies Authority new exporter review questionnaire for wood fiberboard products under Case AD21 at Hanoi office

The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued an investigation questionnaire for foreign producers and exporters in the new exporter review concerning anti-dumping measures imposed on certain wood fiberboard products. The review is conducted under Case No. NR01.AD21. Previously, on 17 July 2026, the Ministry of Industry and…

Vietnam Accepts Requests for Review of Anti-Dumping Duties on Aluminium Products from China

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing Vietnam's TRAV acceptance of review requests for anti-dumping duties on aluminium products from China at Hanoi office

The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced that it is accepting requests for a review of the anti-dumping measure imposed on certain aluminium products originating in China. The matter relates to Case No. AD05. Previously, on 23 September 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision…

Canada Initiates Administrative Review of Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties on Upholstered Domestic Seating from Vietnam and China

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing Canada Border Services Agency's administrative review initiation on upholstered domestic seating from Vietnam and China at Hanoi office

On 31 July 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the initiation of an administrative review of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on upholstered domestic seating originating in or exported from Vietnam and China and imported from the United States through Wayfair LLC. The review is conducted under Case No. UDS 2026 UP2. Scope of…

Vietnam Extends Deadline for Responses to the Expiry Review Questionnaire on H-Shaped Steel from China

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing Vietnam's MOIT extension of the questionnaire response deadline in the expiry review of anti-dumping duties on H-shaped steel from China at Hanoi office

The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced an extension of the deadline for domestic producers and importers to submit responses to the questionnaire in the expiry review of the anti-dumping measure imposed on certain H-shaped steel products originating in China. The review is conducted under Case No….

Vietnam Issues Sampling Questionnaire for Chinese Producers and Exporters of Prestressing Steel Bars

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing Vietnam's sampling questionnaire issued to Chinese producers and exporters in the prestressing steel bar anti-dumping investigation at Hanoi office

On 27 July 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 1903/QĐ-BCT initiating an antidumping investigation into certain prestressing steel bar products originating from China. The case is designated as AD24. As part of the investigation, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam—the investigating authority—issued a sampling questionnaire for relevant foreign producers and exporters….

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