Intellectual Property Law

In today's globalized knowledge economy, patents and utility solutions represent the most valuable intangible assets of any innovative enterprise. Securing timely intellectual property (IP) protection not only prevents competitors from misappropriating your technology but also establishes an absolute commercial monopoly. As a highly recognized, full-service Intellectual Property Agent in Vietnam,...

S&B Law – intellectual property law firm was certified by National Office of Intellectual Property (NOIP) under the Vietnam Ministry of Science and Technology having an extensive network throughout Vietnam and the world[...]

The prolonged patent examination process remains a major concern for many inventors and enterprises looking to enter the Vietnamese market. Having to wait years for a patent grant can lead to missed commercialization opportunities or render the technology obsolete before it even receives protection. To provide readers with a comprehensive...

In the highly competitive footwear and fashion industry, aesthetic appearance and structural product contours are the primary drivers of brand valuation and consumer conversion. To safeguard creative intelligence and preemptively block product design cloning by market rivals, securing exclusive industrial design protection is a non-negotiable business strategy. SBLAW is proud...

In the global semiconductor technology race and Vietnam's active microchip development strategy, the layout-design of semiconductor integrated circuits (IC layout-design) represents the core intellectual asset of hardware tech enterprises. To protect high-tech R&D efforts and establish an absolute commercial monopoly, corporations must execute formal registration procedures at the Intellectual...

In the intellectual property registration process, receiving an office action or a refusal notice from examiners due to subjective evaluations or oversight in prior art citations is not uncommon. However, for a tier-one Intellectual Property Agent, such challenges serve as a proving ground for expertise and resilience. SBLAW is proud...

"Currently, many individuals and enterprises mistakenly equate patents with utility solutions. This is a common misconception in Intellectual Property Law, which can easily lead to incorrect protection strategies and regrettable losses of commercial exclusivity." – Stated by the Executive Attorney of SBLAW Law Firm during an interview on the...

During the R&D process, many Vietnamese inventors generate advanced technical solutions with massive industrial and commercial potential. However, intellectual property rights over inventions are strictly territorial. To protect your global market share and prevent competitors from pirating your proprietary technology, expanding your patent portfolio internationally is a vital commercial...

  Every great dish carries a story, and every successful culinary brand requires a solid legal foundation to thrive enduringly. Recently, SBLAW proudly accompanied and successfully established intellectual property rights for the trademark "Hoành Thánh ÔNG PHÚN" on behalf of Ms. Huỳnh Thị Như Quỳnh. 1. The Strategic Importance of the...

Question:  What if someone stole a log-in credentials to gain access to our server to utilize i.e. without making a copy of the program on the user’s computer, what is our legal redress under Vietnam laws? Answer: We would like to advise as hereafter: The activities in your scenario are crimes according...

In the modern marketplace, the visual and aesthetic appearance of a product—including its shape, configuration, and packaging pattern—is the primary driver for consumer attraction and brand distinctiveness. Consequently, industrial designs are highly vulnerable to unauthorized imitations and piracy by competitors. Securing an exclusive industrial design patent is the single...

  In the booming era of digital platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, or Spotify, a podcast recording, a creative video clip, or an artistic performance can reach millions of people overnight. However, this rapid viral spread also comes with huge risks: Your work could be copied, edited, or illegally used...

New Amended Intellectual Property Law 2017 of Lao. Please see the attached file for details:  Law on Intellectual Property (Amended) 2017 (ENG) (Proofread)(CLEAN)