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...
IP rights must be ensured: official
HCM CITY – Protection of intellectual property will be an essential factor to further innovation and economic growth of the country, an official with the Ministry of Science and Technology has said.
Speaking at the International Innovation Business Forum held in HCM City yesterday, deputy minister Trần Việt Thanh said...
INVITATION TO THE IP WEEK @ SINGAPORE 2016
Upcoming event in August – IP week 2016 is an annual event organized by Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), IP Academy Institute, IPOS International and IP ValueLab. This is opportunity for attendees to understand more about Intellectual property (IP). Moreover, attendees discuss, find out chances to introduce their...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Quotation for Intellectual Property Registration in Vietnam
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JPO acts as NOIP’s IPEA and ISA under the PCT system
Having considered the capacity of Japan Patent Office (JPO), the National Office of Intellectual Property of Viet Nam officially recognizes JPO as one of the International Searching (ISA) and Preliminary Examination Authorities (IPEA) for international patent applications originating from Viet Nam under the PCT system as from 01 July...
