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Invalidation request to trademark “KAIWO” rejected
Industrial property rights to trade names shall be established on the basis of the lawful use of those trade names, and for those trade names the procedures for registration with the NOIP is not required. While exercising the rights to and upon the settlement of a dispute over a trade name, the entity owning that trade name shall evidence his/her/its rights with proofs indicating the period of time, territory and field in which the trade name has been used by that entity. (Point 1.6 of Circular 01/2007/TT-BKHCN)
Successfully appealed,
Grounds: Article 74.2.(e), IP Law.
Successfully appealed, NEOGEN DERMALOGY accepted for registration
Grounds: Article 74.2. (e) and (c), IP Law
Successful appealed, "DERRICK STACK SIZER, design" accepted for registration
Grounds: Article 74.2.c, IP Law
Successfully appealed, "A Animal, design" still maintained protection as a whole with “Animal” protected separately.
In the IP Vietnam’s previous decision, now revoked, “A” and “Animal” were not protected separately.
Summary about Abuse of Trademark Rights
IP rights are not absolute, and must be exercised in a manner consistent with the purpose of protection, respecting public interest, and avoiding the obstruction of legitimate commercial activities.
Successful appealed, FOREVER 21 accepted for protection in Vietnam
Grounds: Article 74.2 (e) of the IP Law
"PA Pham & Associates” in Vietnam’s Top 20 Well-known Marks 2025
The Award Ceremony was broadcast live on Hanoi Television Station H1
Complaining that PARMA does not misrepresent the origin of the product, “ORO DI PARMA” accepted for registration in Vietnam
Grounds: Article 73.5 of IP Law