Procedures for announcement of standard conformity for construction materials
Situation: We are Company A, a limited liability company specializing in importing and distributing construction materials. Currently, our company is preparing to introduce a line of high-end imported tiles to the market. Based on advice from a relative, to ensure compliance with current Vietnamese legal regulations, we want to...
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...
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...
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...
Quotation for Intellectual Property Registration in Vietnam
Question: Please provide us the Quotation for Intellectual Property Registration in Vietnam?
Answer: Thank you very much for your interest in our IP service. Regarding the subject matter, as one of the leading Vietnamese law firms, we are capable of assisting you with handling all IP matters in Vietnam in...
China National Intellectual Property Administration Amended GUIDELINES FOR PATENT EXAMINATION (2025)
Recently, China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has issued a decision on amending the GUIDELINES FOR PATENT EXAMINATION (Order No. 84 of the CNIPA). The newly amended GUIDELINES FOR PATENT EXAMINATION will take effect on January 1, 2026. The amendments focus on improving patent examination standards and optimizing examination rules for new fields...
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...
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...
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...
Successful Copyright Registration for the Logo Design of Dai Phuc Loc Tho Import-Export Trading and Services Co., Ltd.
In an increasingly competitive market, protecting intellectual property is the key to helping businesses assert their position and achieve sustainable growth. A logo is not only a symbol of brand identity but also an invaluable asset that needs to be protected to avoid the risk of being copied or...
The Ministry of Finance reduces industrial property ownership fees by 50% to support citizens and businesses
On July 2, 2024, the Ministry of Finance officially issued Circular No. 43/2024/TT-BTC, which regulates the reduction of fees in the field of industrial property. This move aims to create more favorable conditions for individuals and businesses to register and protect their intellectual property rights, promoting innovation and business...
REGULATIONS ON THE CRIMES OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF CRIMINAL CODE 2015
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Article 170.- Breaching the regulations on the granting of industrial property protection deeds
1. Those who are competent to grant protection deeds and breach the law provisions on the granting of industrial property protection deeds, have already been disciplined or administrative sanctioned for such act but...
PHO: A cultural icon and the Trademark controversy in United Kingdom
Pho is widely celebrated as the quintessential national dish of Vietnam, symbolizing the country’s rich culinary heritage and enjoyed by people of all backgrounds. In 2007, “Pho” was added to the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary. As defined in Oxford Learner’’s Dictionary, “PHO is a type of Vietnamese soup, usually...
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...
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...
