Diving into IP Rights Infringements on the Internet in Vietnam
By Ngan Pham | The Industrial Revolution 4.0, driven by advancements in Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), has significantly transformed the global economy. Online business methods have become a dominant trend, increasingly surpassing traditional markets, stalls, and shopping centers in market share. E-Commerce Growth in Vietnam In Vietnam, […]
Dat Xanh Group Wins Trademark Case Against DX 47 in Vietnam
By Linh Nguyen Overview of the law case Parties: Plaintiff: Dat Xanh Group (abbreviated as DXG) Defendant: Real Estate Dat Xanh 47 Company Limited (abbreviated as DX 47). DXG, having business registration granted by Department of Planning and Investment in Hochiminh on 23/11/2003, owns trademarks “Dat Xanh” protected under several trademark registrations since 05/03/2009. The […]
Part 2: Spotlight Changes of Vietnamese Trademark Laws
By Linh Nguyen In a previous article, we announced that an overhaul of the Intellectual Property legislation was enacted in Vietnam. The amended Vietnamese IP law (“New IP Law”) came into effect from January 1, 2023 with over 100 articles being amended and supplemented. For the main takeaways and key points of the amended provisions […]
Part 1: Critical Insights on Vietnamese IP Law Cases
By Linh Nguyen The study of IP court judgments serves as an indispensable tool for practitioners and businesses to shape their intellectual property strategies. Further, lessons can be taken, and broader implications can be drawn therefrom. These facilitate a deeper comprehension of legal principles, and potential challenge anticipation, and ultimately contribute to the protection and […]
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.
PARODY: What is funny to one, may not be funny to all!
By Linh Nguyen “Parody” according to Cambridge dictionary is “writing, music, art, speech, etc. that intentionally copies the style of someone famous or copies a particular situation, making the features or qualities of the original more noticeable in a way that is humorous”. Many of us enjoy a parody because it brings humor, fun and […]
Can An Expired Trademark Be Forgotten?
By Ngan Pham Much like human life, trademarks also have different fates or destinies from birth to maturity. Some may proceed smoothly to being granted within the statutory time without any challenges from competent authorities, and some may face obstacles due to objections or refusals on various grounds. Even after grant, some may last forever […]
The Phở Thìn Trademark Battle in Vietnam: Lessons for Businesses
By Linh Nguyen PHỞ THÌN is an extremely familiar brand with Hanoian food lovers, especially those who love Phở – a traditional Vietnamese dish. Two well-known places where customers can enjoy the top-class PHỞ THÌN are on two different streets in Hanoi – Dinh Tien Hoang street and Lo Duc street. Despite the two restaurants […]