What kinds of things can you trademark?

There are many things that you can use to represent your goods or services. These marks of your trade: “Trademarks” can either be conventional or unconventional. Trademark opposition in Vietnam  1.Conventional trademarks: Convention means generic means common means general. Following are the conventional trademarks: a.A word When a word is used as a trademark, it is called a Wordmark. For example, coca cola is a word mark. Any...

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What is the complete procedure to apply for a trademark opposition? How can I apply myself?

A trademark opposition is filed by a third party to prevent the proprietor from getting the Trademark registered if it is similar to his/her own or is identical to the one already used by the party. A person may file an opposition to a Trademark to prevent the brand from illicitly gaining from his/her established brand name and avoid confusion among the consumers. Trademark opposition in Vietnam You can file a Trademark opposition against...

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P2P Lending – The new Form of Credit Extension in Financial Technology Era

Peer to Peer Lending (P2P) has becoming more popular in many countries. This form first appeared in the UK since 2005, then succeeded in the US and China markets. By 2017, P2P lending businesses start to appear in Vietnam in different forms. Technology start up lawyer in Vietnam Three subject matters in P2P lending relation include: investor (or lender), intermediary company (P2P Lending Company) and borrower. P2P Lending utilizes digital technology...

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What is trademark opposition?

A trademark opposition is filed by a third party to prevent the proprietor from getting the Trademark registered if it is similar to his/her own or is identical to the one already used by the party. A person may file an opposition to a Trademark to prevent the brand from illicitly gaining from his/her established brand name and avoid confusion among the consumers. Trademark opposition in Vietnam A trademark opposition is filed by a third...

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Why is intellectual property protection important to a company?

Intellectual property protection is critical to fostering innovation. While it is difficult to determine the exact scope and extent of the problem, every indication is that copyright piracy, trademark counterfeiting, and patent infringement have become significant problems in the business community in general, including small businesses. Protect Intellectual Properties Rights in Vietnam Any individual or a company investing in R&D, reaping...

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Is a copyright like a trademark?

Copyright protects creative works. In modern law, copyright is automatic, but registering your copyright with the government may give additional benefits. Copyright includes the right to control who makes copies (thus the name), but also the right to make derivative works — new works that are not identical to the original, but are based on it. Copyright in Vietnam  Copyright lasts for the life of the author + 50 years or more, depending...

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ANT Lawyers Participating in ASEAN Rail Infrastructure & Expansion 2019

In the year 2017, ANT Lawyers, a law firm in Vietnam has been participating in the event of GRS Rail Extension Summit and Thomas Giglione presented about Alternative Dispute Resolution in executing contracts. In the year of­ 2019, ASEAN Rail Infrastructure & Expansion 2019 will bring to Hanoi the most exclusive and influential railway gathering in ASEAN region on May 30th -31st, 2019. Asia is seeing rapid growth and...

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What is cybersecurity?

We depend on technology heavily, which also translates to a rise in online hackers. The bigger the corporation is, the higher the risk of cyber attacks. This is when cybersecurity comes into the picture. Cybersecurity law in Vietnam What is cybersecurity: Cybersecurity is the condition of being guarded against criminal and illegal activities that comprise of activities related to computer, information technology, and virtual reality. It also...

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Handing Trademark Infringement in Vietnam

Counterfeit destroys businesses, business environments, markets as well as the image of the country. Handling trademark infringement in Vietnam has been practically challenging. Vietnam government has been trying to curb the counterfeits however the results are limited.  The counterfeit business generates huge profits due to the gap price anywhere in the world.   Almost goods which is either popular or luxury, high or...

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Handling Labour Matters in Post M&A Transaction

While undertaking M&A transaction, the buyer may face legal risks regarding license, assets, compliance, including labor matters. One of the challenges of the buyer post M&A is the integration of the labour force into the new structure while ensuring rights and interests of their existing employee complying with the laws. When negotiating a deal, the buyer and target company may try to retain the advantage combining the strengths...

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