Trademark, Patent, or Copyright?
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, and/or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others. A service mark is a word, phrase, symbol, and/or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of a service rather than goods. Some examples...
Vietnam rubber trademark announced
The Vietnamese rubber trademark, “Vietnam Rubber”, has been accredited by the National Office of Intellectual Property under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
The accreditation came after two years of administrative procedures. It covers 11 products classified into three categories – natural rubber, industrial rubber and rubber-wood.
Currently, the Vietnam Rubber...
NOIP AND JPO START THE PPH PILOT PROGRAM
On 1 April 2016, the National Office of Intellectual Property of Viet Nam and the Japan Patent Office (JPO) jointly launched the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Program. This is NOIP’s first ever PPH Pilot Program ever with another IP Office.
Under the PPH Pilot Program, a patent application filed...
Announcement of technical regulation conformity procedure for imported construction materials
Situation: I am currently the Director of Construction Company B, which produces and supplies construction materials. We are planning to import high-end tiles for construction and interior design. To ensure that the product complies with Vietnamese legal regulations, the administrative authorities require our company to conduct an Announcement of...
Vietnam promotes e-filing system at intellectual property office
Vietnam will work harder to raise public awareness of e-filing system in intellectual property (IP) registration, which has been put into place earlier this year by the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam (NOIP), said Le Ngoc Lam, NOIP deputy head.
The system benefits both file submitters and IP...
SBLAW has been ranked in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023 Edition
We are so honored to be once again ranked in Tier 2 of Leading Intellectual Property local firms in Vietnam in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023 Edition.
Please see this following link:
https://www.legal500.com/c/vietnam/intellectual-property-local-firms/
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SB LAW advises domestic and international clients on a range of trademark, patent, industrial design and...
UPDATE ON THE NEW EXAMINATION NOTIFICATION PROCESS FROM THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE OF VIETNAM
On February 15, 2025, SBLAW, in its role as an industrial property representative, received numerous emails from the intellectual property office of Vietnam regarding notifications related to the examination process of applications submitted to the Office. Accordingly, applicants can visit the Office's online search webiste, enter the code provided...
SBLAW Is Ranked Top 1 In The Field Of Intellectual Property By The Legal 500
SBLAW is ranked by The Legal 500 as Top 1 by the Legal 500 for the year of 2018, we would like to show the comments from this organisation.
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Successful Registration of the “G.O.C FARM” Trademark in Japan
In the context of increasingly deep globalization, establishing a brand’s position in the international market is not only a goal but also a vital factor for businesses. Particularly, in strict markets such as Japan, trademark registration is not merely a legal procedure but also a robust shield protecting intellectual...
Patent Expert Issues: Computer Programs and Business Methods
Computer technology penetrates nearly all areas of our life, not only in business environments but also in daily surroundings. But a computer cannot operate without instructions. These instructions, so-called computer programs or software, may be incorporated in the computer or any other apparatus, but are often stored, reproduced and...
The Minister of Science and Technology has handed over the Decision on appointment of the Director General of the National Office of Intellectual Property and De
On 06/3/2017, the Minister of Science and Technology has announced and handed over the Decision appointing Mr. Dinh Huu Phi to hold the position of Director General of the National Office of Intellectual Property and Mr. Pham The Dung to hold the position of Deputy Director General of the...
Valued Added Tax on IP Licensing in Vietnam
Until last month, it was understood that no Intellectual Property license was subject to value added tax VAT under Vietnamese law, benefiting from an exemption based on the principle that technology transfers, being beneficial to the Vietnamese economy, were to be encouraged. This, however, has changed after the Ministry...
Revisions needed in IP compliance
HA NOI (VNS) — Revision of the legal framework on intellectual property to ensure compliance with the EU – Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) during enforcement should focus on efficiency as violations remained rampant.
The initial review by the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) found that...
Businesses urged to promote GIs
HÀ NỘI — Registration of geographical indications (GIs) is a good way to protect trademarks, improve a business’ position in the world market and easily enter demanding markets, including the EU, experts said.
Speaking at the workshop on Commitments on the GIs in the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), jointly...
New techonology transfer law (effective from April 1, 2026): Promoting the dissemination of medical and educational technology and breakthrough investment incentives
From April 1, 2026, the new Law on Technology Transfer will officially take effect, bringing strategic changes to promote endogenous capacity and modernize the country's key sectors. This is considered an important turning point helping businesses access new incentive policies while improving the quality of people's lives through technology.
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