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What legal protections does Vietnamese law provide for trade secrets?
13 Oct

What legal protections does Vietnamese law provide for trade secrets?

Businesses use trade secrets (know-how) to develop innovative, high-quality goods and services for consumers. This is a significant element influencing how effectively a business performs. Competitors frequently come up with some methods to get this information. As a result, maintaining trade secrets is a constant challenge for businesses. Definition of a trade secret (know-how) A trade secret is any information that has not yet been disclosed that was obtained by intellectual or financial investment activities and that can be used in business. [...]

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Vietnam's New National Strategy for Foreign Investment Cooperation, National Strategy for Foreign Investment Cooperation, Foreign Investment Cooperation, Vietnam's New National Strategy,
19 Sep

Vietnam’s New National Strategy for Foreign Investment Cooperation

The National Strategy for Foreign Investment Cooperation, signed by Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh, issued by the Vietnamese Government along with Decision No. 667/QD-TTg, on June 2, 2022, will improve Vietnam’s business conditions to attract more foreign and higher quality investments. Foreign direct investments (FDI) into Vietnam have increased dramatically and have become one of the most important sources of capital for the country’s economic development. In fact, FDIs have a greater positive impact on Vietnam’s IP system [...]

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are game show formats covered by copyright in Vietnam, game show formats covered by copyright in Vietnam, covered by copyright in Vietnam, format rights in Vietnam,
13 Jun

Are game show formats covered by copyright in Vietnam?

In the Vietnamese entertainment sector, as well as the global market, TV game shows are quite popular. Many well-known game shows from other countries, such as ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’, ‘Vietnam’s Got Talent,’ and ‘The Voice,’ have been franchised or licensed for transmission in Vietnam, attracting big audiences and earning billions of VND through commercialized activities. Other successful programs have been produced in the United States, some of which are entirely unique, but many of them bear a [...]

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The protection of industrial property objects and the "first to file" approach in Vietnam
19 Jan

The protection of industrial property objects and the “first to file” approach in Vietnam

Businesses must often upgrade and implement new techniques of manufacturing, sales, and product marketing in the global business environment and more crowded marketplaces to preserve and strengthen their competitiveness in the worldwide market. Concurrent to corporate entities’ innovation and creativity, the legal system of intellectual property rights (IP) has developed a set of mechanisms to give owners with management options for protecting their invention, knowledge, and creativity. IP rights encourage businesses to differentiate their goods from those of rivals [...]

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Overview of the data privacy law in Vietnam, Sensitive data in Vietnam, Data privacy laws in Vietnam, data privacy law
27 Nov

Overview of the data privacy law in Vietnam

Data privacy has always been a difficult topic in Vietnam. Due to the fact that Vietnam has only been ‘new’ to the Internet for 2 decades, there have been many breaches in personal information on the Internet, making users of this multidimensional portal exposed to dark organizations and individuals who might use their information for bad purposes. Accordingly, data privacy has always been the main focal point in Vietnamese policies. In order to protect the citizen’s interests, the data [...]

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Vietnam: Uniformly apply provisions on amendments, supplements to applications, and new details in the procedure for establishing trademark rights
17 Nov

Vietnam: Uniformly apply provisions on amendments, supplements to applications, and new details in the procedure for establishing trademark rights

(Vietnam) To prevent inconsistencies and synchronization in the amendment and supplementation of trademark procedures causing difficulties for the management system, the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam Nam recently issued Notice No. 10869/TB-SHTT dated November 18, 2021 on the uniform application of a number of regulations on amendments and supplements to applications and new details in the procedure for establishing trademark rights. Uniformly apply a number of regulations on amendments and supplements to applications Each and every parties that file for [...]

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Proposal to include sound as a trademark in Vietnam, Sound mark, The issues about the sound mark in Vietnam, The issues about the sound mark
16 Oct

Proposal to include sound as a trademark in Vietnam

When joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), one of the big challenges for Vietnam is intellectual property standards. Up until now, there are still many opinions and debates surrounding the implementation of intellectual property provisions in the TPP. One of the most heated discussions surrounding IP in Vietnam is the proposal to include sound as a trademark in Vietnam. Sound mark  Sound mark is a unique type of trademark in the world. This is due to the fact that sound marks indicate [...]

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comprehensive Guide to Registering Plant Varieties in Vietnam, Guide to Registering Plant Varieties in Vietnam, Registering Plant Varieties in Vietnam,
28 Sep

A Comprehensive Guide to Registering Plant Varieties in Vietnam

Vietnam, with its rich agricultural heritage and diverse climate, offers an excellent environment for plant breeding and the development of new plant varieties. Registering a plant variety in Vietnam is essential for protecting the rights of breeders and ensuring the quality and diversity of the country’s agricultural products. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of registering a plant variety in Vietnam, from the initial application to the granting of protection. Eligibility and Requirements Before diving into the registration [...]

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First-to-File Principle and Priority Principle in Vietnamese Intellectual Property Law, First-to-File Principle and Priority Principle, First-to-File Principle and Priority Principle in Vietnam,
26 Aug

The First-to-File Principle and Priority Principle in Vietnamese Intellectual Property Law

The first-to-file principle and priority principle are two crucial aspects of intellectual property in Vietnam, playing a decisive role in protecting the rights and innovations of individuals and organizations. Understanding these principles not only helps businesses optimize the registration process and intellectual property protection effectively but also ensures legal compliance and fairness in the business environment. To better understand the significance and application of the first-to-file principle and priority principle in Vietnamese Intellectual Property Law, it is necessary to delve [...]

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Vietnam issues first criminal sentence for online copyright infringement, Vietnam issues first criminal sentence, first criminal sentence of Vietnam for online copyright infringement,
18 Jun

Vietnam Issues First Criminal Sentence for Online Copyright Infringement

On April 23, 2024, the People’s Court of Hanoi made history by delivering Vietnam’s inaugural criminal sentence for online copyright infringement. Le Hai Nam, the individual behind the piracy platform BestBuy IPTV, received a suspended jail term of 30 months. His platform offered unauthorized streams of Premier League football matches, along with movies and TV shows, to viewers both within Vietnam and internationally. Alongside the suspended sentence, Nam was fined D100 million (US$3,930) and ordered to pay D300 million (US$11,770) in [...]

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