How Does Dispute Settlement Mechanism of WTO Work?

How Does Dispute Settlement Mechanism of WTO Work? The dispute settlement mechanism of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is a succession of the dispute settlement rules that has been effective for nearly 50 years in the history of GATT 1947. The basic objective of this dispute resolution mechanism is to achieve a positive solution to the dispute. Vietnam is member of WTO therefore it could refer to dispute settlement mechanism of WTO in dispute...

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What Are Obligations of Using Patent and Trademark?

When applicants of invention or mark are granted patent or trademark certificate, they are obliged to use these subjects. The reason for this provision which is, the owner may not use patents or trademarks in practical causing difficulties for the person who would like to use the patent and trademark in reality but cannot register as others has already registered.   Register utility solution in Vietnam According to Article 136 Vietnam Law...

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How do you get trademark registration?

What is Trademark? The term ‘Trademark’ refers to the brand or logo which represents the business. It is a visual symbol of a signature, name, device, label, numerals or combination of colors used by the owner of the trademark for goods or services or any other articles of commerce. Moreover, it is meant to differentiate among the similar products or services originated from the different business. A trademark can be a word, wrapper, packaging...

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How Dispute Settlement Mechanism of ASEAN Work?

As economic cooperation has expanded, having an effective mechanism to resolve disputes arising between member countries has become an essential need. Therefore, since 1996, ASEAN has started drafting a Protocol on Dispute Settlement Mechanism, and this Protocol was signed by ASEAN Economic Ministers on November 20, 1996 in Manila (Philippines).   The dispute settlement mechanism of ASEAN is built on the spirit of negotiation and mediation....

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Why Investor Needs to Protect Trademark in Vietnam?

Trademark protection in Vietnam is initially obtained through trademark registration. Trademark opposition could be filed to prevent a pending application for a mark from being granted application. Litigation is the final measure to handle dispute during trademark protection in Vietnam.   Trademark is a sign that help distinguish the goods or services of one enterprise from those of others. Together with industrial design and patent, trademark...

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Cancellation Against of Trademark in Vietnam

Trademark is the priceless asset with your company because of being used to distinguish goods or services of different organizations or individuals.   Cancellation Against of Trademark in Vietnam It usually takes a long time and attempts for your company to gain the trust and belief from customers on your goods and trademark. However, if there is any other same trademark of the same goods like yours, it will easily make customer mistake...

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What Are Trademark Classes?

A trademark class is a category in which a trademark is put into. Each class covers certain similar goods or services which the trademark covers. For example, class 25 covers clothing. If you apply for a trademark and tell the trademark office that your trademark will be used to represent shirts, for example, your trademark will be put into class 25. You can potentially get a trademark for a name that someone already has a trademark for, if you...

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Singaporean Investors Increase Capital in Finance and Technology

In addition to the real estate sector, Vietnam has recently been considered a key market for many financial and technology enterprises from Singapore.   Investment capital flows of Singaporean businesses are flowing strongly into southern provinces to welcome opportunities when Vietnam joins many free trade agreements (FTAs). According to a report by Ho Chi Minh City Statistics Office, in the first 9 months of 2020, out of 111 countries...

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Signals of Copyright Infringement in Vietnam

Authors might find their copyright are infringed in Vietnam and would need legal services from a local legal and intellectual property firm to advise.   Signals of Copyright Infringement in Vietnam A literary, artistic or scientific work is an achievement from hard intellectual labor of the author. However, after publishing works, many authors find others use, print or trade their works without their prior written permission. The copyright...

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Extension of Submission Duration of the Questionnaire in Investigation on the Anti-dumping Case AD15

On April 02nd, 2021, Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam – Ministry of Industry and Trade (Investigation Body) has issued the investigation questionnaire for the interested parties in AD15. Accordingly, the deadline for receiving the full answer is 5pm of May 7th 2021.   Investigation Body has received some requests for extending duration of answering the questionnaire for the interested parties in AD15. In order to facilitate for the interested...

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When and How to Register Trademark to Protect IP Rights

Considering trademark registration activities, the subject holder must comply with certain conditions to fulfill its trademark registration rights. According to Article 13.1 Law on Intellectual Property amended in 2009: -Organizations and individuals may register marks to be used for goods they produce or services they provide. Register trademark in Vietnam -Organizations and individuals that conduct lawful commercial activities may register...

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Subject Matters of Intellectual Property Rights

Intellectual property subject matter is divided into three groups included: subject matter of copyright, subject matter of industrial property rights, subject matter of rights to plant varieties. In details: Protect Intellectual Property Rights in Vietnam -The subject matter of copyright shall comprise literary, artistic and scientific works; the subject matter of copyright related rights shall comprise performances, audio and visual fixation,...

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What Are Permits for Importing Cyber Information Security Products?

According to Article 48, Law on Cyber Information Security, the import licenses and permits required for Cyber information security products are regulated as following:   Personal data security law firm in Vietnam 1.To import cyber information security products on the Government-prescribed list of cyber information security products subject to import permit, an enterprise shall obtain a permit for import of cyber information security products...

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Philippine initiated anti-dumping investigation on cement from Viet Nam (AD case no. AD01-2021)

On April 20th, 2021, Department of Trade and Industry of the Philippines (DTI) has issued the notice of initiation of an investigation on the application for an anti-dumping duty on cement from Viet Nam (AD case no. AD01-2021). Request for investigation on application for an anti-dumping is the most international trade remedy under WTO Agreement which Vietnam company should hire local international trade lawyers to respond to authority in the Philippines.   According...

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