Publications & Updates
IP Applications in Vietnam increased sharply in 2018.
By November 30, 2018, the NOIP has received 98,347 applications of all kinds (up 5.5% compared with the same period in 2017), of which were 57,939 applications for IP rights registration (up 8.2% compared with 2017); the patent applications for invention and utility solution increased by 16.9% and 55.6%, respectively.
The decision refusing to protect the trademark KENWOOD under Intl’ app.no.876696 is being reviewed
Intl’ application no.876696 KENWOOD for products of Classes 07, 09 and 11 in the name of De Longhi Benelux SA (Luxembourg) was refused to protect by the National Office of Intellectual Property (NOIP) on the ground that the applied-for mark is confusingly similar to prior marks...
EU report: 63% of counterfeit customs seizures are small parcels
“Small parcel shipments sent via post or courier services are harder for customs officials to track and seize. We hope that these findings will be of use to policy makers as they devise methods to combat counterfeiting”
Proposals to support patent registration
The funding priority will be given to scientific research results, key products, national products, product designs and new plant seedings
How to improve the quality of human resources on intellectual property?
In order to improve the quality of intellectual property human resources, it is necessary first to recognize the role of intellectual property in the development of the country. Next, there’s a need to train lecturers, experts up to university and post-graduate degrees in intellectual property, making intellectual property a subject at universities and colleges.
Intl. app. no.1101091 SIMONA overcomes refusal of protection in Vietnam
International Trademark application no. 1101091 SIMONA for Class 11 designating Vietnam has been notified by NOIP of temporary refusal of protection...
Enterprises still use "pirated" software despite the risk of being criminalized
Enterprises, generally speaking, tend to abide by the law, using only licensed software to support their operations. However, there are some foreign businesses who are possessing strong financial resources and famous brands still deliberately defy the law of the country
Vietnamese agricultural products in "foreign costumes"
More than 80% of Vietnam's agricultural product exports carrying foreign brands is an unacceptable fact. But there’s still another fact that is much more bitter to digest: many Vietnamese products consumed in domestic markets are also borrowing foreign brands. Why there exists such an awkward situation?
I.R. no 777272 NRI overcomes the refusal of protection in Vietnam
The International Trademark No. 777272 NRI in Class 09 & 42 designating Vietnam was accepted to protection...