From Monopoly to Mandatory: Exploring Compulsory Licensing of Patents in Vietnam
By Ngan Pham An invention is the creation of a product or a process that provides, in general, a new way of doing something or a new technical solution to an existing problem, that involves enormous intellectual and financial investment. Thus, to reward innovators and stimulate R&D activities and technological innovation, patent law grants […]
Celebrating Female Ingenuity: Talented ASEAN Women Inventors
By Linh Nguyen Time flies, and World Intellectual Property Day – held annually on 26 April – is just around the corner. This year’s theme is “Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity”.
IP in Franchising: Staying on Top in the Vietnam Franchise Race
By Ngan Pham Hundreds of domestic and foreign franchises have penetrated the Vietnam market, especially in the food & beverage, retail, and education industries, with famous brands such as KFC, Trung Nguyen Coffee, Highlands Coffee, Family Mart and Circle K establishing a strong presence. A favourable business model post-pandemic, franchising is flourishing these days.
Accession to Budapest Treaty: A Game-Changer for IP Protection in Indonesia
By Hapsari Dwi Astuti and Carola Monintja The Indonesian Government recently made a historical decision to join the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure on 13 July 2022, after more than 40 years since the establishment of the Treaty.
Enter The Metaverse
By Shanthen Jegatheesan Ever watched the movie Ready Player One and wonder to yourself if someday that would become a reality? Well guys, that someday is much closer than you think. In fact, it’s already here! Today, there are many constantly evolving metaverse platforms that you, the player, can jump into.
One Name, Two Brands: How to Protect Monopoly?
On The Path To The Hague Agreement
By Wipaphat S. Trossel In compliance with established commitments in the ASEAN IPR Action Plan 2016-2025, Thailand is on its way to joining the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs. Prior to entering the Agreement, the Department of Intellectual Property of Thailand (DIP) had organised public hearings of the Draft Amendments to […]
Destination Branding: How IP Can Boost Tourism
By Wipaphat S. Trossel For many countries, tourism is a catalyst for social development. At the start of 2020, the economic growth of these countries was hard-hit by travel restrictions affecting not only the tourism industry, but also all commercial activities connected to it. As a perennial tourist favourite, Thailand was naturally affected as well. […]
[Vietnam Update] Landscape of Industrial Property Registrations in 2021
By Linh Nguyen 2022 is coming to an end, with the year bringing many developments in Vietnam. As Vietnam recovers from a challenging 2021 due to the impact of COVID-19, let’s take a look at how the country’s Intellectual Property (IP) landscape was affected in 2021.
Utility Solutions in Vietnam: An Alternative Route to Patent Protection
By Linh Nguyen Numerous resources – time, money and effort – are invested when creating an invention, in the hopes of getting a successful patent and thereafter using it as springboard for further innovation and growth. But when your patent application is rejected because the invention is found to lack the inventive step criteria upon […]