Trademark Consultant in Vietnam

Trademarks are an important part of client company’s competitive edge. ANT Lawyers IP practice helps you protect these valuable intellectual assets, through trademark registration, oppositions, and other trademark protection resolutions in Vietnam.   Trademark consultant in Vietnam In particular, ANT Lawyers IP practice offers client services as following: -Trademark Availability Searches -Trademark Watch Service -Trademark Filings & Trademark...

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Notice of Decision on Anti-dumping Measures for Some MSG products

On April 6th,  2022, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 640/QD-BCT on the results of the first review of the application of anti-dumping measures on some MSG products from the Republic of Indonesia and People’s Republic of China (Case No. AR01.AD09).   Notice of Decision on Anti-dumping Measures for Some MSG products Name of product: MSG products (also known as MSG, Monosodium Glutamate, MSG, Monosodium...

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Anti-dumping Law: The Basic Concepts

1. What is dumping? In international trade, dumping is a phenomenon occurs when a commodity is exported at a price lower than the selling price of that item in the domestic market of the exporting country. Therefore, it is simple to understand that if the export price of a commodity is lower than its domestic prices, the product may be considered to be dumped.   Anti-dumping Law Firm in Vietnam 2. Why is dumping? There are many causes of...

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New Regulations of Intellectual Property Law in 2022

Intellectual property is currently playing a very important role in Vietnam and other countries around the world. With the participation in Trade Agreements and market expansion, the regulations on intellectual property have had many positive changes towards the protection and promotion of intellectual property rights and in line with the general trend of countries.   Intellectual property rights in Vietnam Intellectual property rights are...

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What Are Legal Requirements of Patent Description?

When patent owner registers for their patent, one of the most important documents included in the dossiers is the patent’s description. Patent is a technical solution in the form of a product or process which is intended to solve a problem by application of natural laws. Patent description is very important which is aimed to reveal the nature of a patent for examiner to consider its ability if satisfying the protected conditions. Specifically, patent...

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Opposition Procedures of Trademark in Vietnam

Trademark is the priceless asset of a company because of being used to distinguish goods or services of different organizations or individuals. Many international companies have found that others have registered trademark protection in Vietnam at National Offices of Intellectual Property (NOIP). Because trademark is protected independently in each nation, it is easy for violators to abuse trademarks of other well-known companies for...

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Measures to Prevent and Ensure Administrative Sanctions of Software Piracy in Vietnam

Vietnam is among countries with the highest rate of software piracy in the world, although the rate has reduced from 92% in 2004, to 81% in 2011, 78% in 2015 according to the report of BSA, The Software Alliance that promote legal software use and advocates for public policies that foster technology innovation and drive growth in the digital economy.   Computer software is protected as literary works, one of types of works eligible for copyright...

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When and How to Register Trademark to Protect IP Rights in Vietnam?

Considering trademark registration activities, the subject holder must comply with certain conditions to fulfill its trademark registration rights in Vietnam. According to Article 13.1 Law on Intellectual Property amended in 2009: -Organizations and individuals may register marks to be used for goods they produce or services they provide.   Trademark in Vietnam -Organizations and individuals that conduct lawful commercial activities...

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Intellectual property protection abroad for Vietnamese enterprises

The development of international supply chains has become a critical success factor for big companies, and should be seen as important key for products of developing countries to gain entry into high standard market such as USA, European Countries, and Japan. However, many Vietnam companies have experienced problems in shifting their supply chain abroad as well as managed their intellectual property such as geographical indication, trademarks.    Protecting...

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