Invalidation and cancellation of IP rights in Vietnam are two distinct legal mechanisms applicable to trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and other industrial property objects. Cancellation typically arises from events occurring while the protection title is active, whereas invalidation primarily…
In today’s growing knowledge economy, intellectual property has become the core value of any business. However, infringement and copyright piracy are becoming increasingly sophisticated. When negotiation fails, IP owners can request administrative enforcement from competent authorities or file a…
The issue of IP commercialisation in Vietnam, especially in transactions & contracts, is increasingly attracting the attention of enterprises, investors, and rights holders in the context that IP assets are not only legally valuable but can also generate revenue,…
In the context of global economic integration, intellectual property has become the core competitive advantage for every business. However, infringement, copying, and counterfeiting tactics are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Proactively conducting IP infringement monitoring and investigation in Vietnam is not…
Expedited trademark and patent examination shortens the processing time for IP registration applications, which becomes an urgent need for businesses, particularly in high-tech fields, innovation, and manufacturing businesses that require rapid licensing. Recently, Decree 100/2026/ND-CP amending Decree 65/2023/ND-CP and…
Trademark prosecution in Vietnam is the legal procedure of monitoring, managing, and handling issues that arise from the time a trademark application is filed until the trademark is granted a protection title by the National Office of Intellectual Property…
Many businesses only discover that their trademarks have been infringed when customers report purchasing counterfeit or substandard products on Shopee, Amazon, TikTok Shop, or Facebook. In many cases, infringing products have generated thousands of sales before being detected and…
According to Decree 100/2026/ND-CP and Circular 10/2026/TT-BKHCN guiding IP Law on industrial property protection related to the AI framework, industrial property objects using AI are only protected if humans make a significant contribution during the creative process. In Vietnam,…
With American businesses increasingly investing and operating in Vietnam, the need to register a trademark in Vietnam for American companies is becoming a crucial solution to protect Vietnam trademark registration and mitigate the risk of Vietnam IP law infringement.…
As the Vietnamese market rapidly expands, Korean cosmetics and retail brands face immense opportunities alongside the severe threat of intellectual property theft. To build a sustainable foundation and protect assets against counterfeiting, securing Vietnam trademark registration for Korean cosmetics…
