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 […]
One Name, Two Brands: How to Protect Monopoly?
[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. Key Takeaways Patent Growth – Patent filings rose by […]
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 […]
Trademark Protection – A Long Way To Go?
By Ngan Pham Your trademark has been granted a trademark registration certificate after two years of effortful prosecution – is this the happy ending you’ve been waiting for? Congratulations, but NOT yet.
Key Changes in Vietnam’s Amended IP Law (2022)
By Linh Nguyen and Ngan Pham The Vietnamese National Assembly finally ratified the Amended IP Law on 16 June 2022. The Amended IP Law will take effect from 1 January 2023, except for certain provisions on the protection of sound marks and protection of test data for agrochemicals, which come into effect respectively on 14 […]
Vietnamese Youth-led Innovations
By Linh Nguyen To improve and raise awareness on IP rights, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) celebrates World IP Day every 26 April. This year, the theme was “Intellectual Property and Youth: Innovating for a Better Future” showing the link between IP and youth with the recognition of the huge potential of young innovators, […]
Standout Tech Startups: When Creativity Leads The Way
By Linh Nguyen The shopping habits of consumers have shifted significantly from offline to online in recent years due to the explosion of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. Quick to catch on to the changing consumer landscape, F99, a Vietnamese tech startup has achieved brilliant success benefitting not only the enterprise itself but also the fruit […]