Patent Registration Procedures in Vietnam

Patent ownership of an invention or a utility is only established by the registration procedure, and in accordance with the scope of protection defined in each patent in Vietnam.  Register patent in Vietnam Once a dispute arisen, without other evidences, the patent is the only and the most important proof to prove the ownership. Therefore, it is advised that filing a patent for an invention or a utility model shall be a prior prevention of...

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How to Register Mobile Application in E-commerce in Vietnam?

 The service conducted via mobile applications is no longer a trend, but actually it has become an essential tool for any business that wish to grow and compete in the marketplace. E-commerce applications on mobile platforms, referred to as mobile applications, are applications installed on networked mobile devices that allow users to access databases of other traders, organizations and individuals to purchase, sell, or use services, including...

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Regulation On Imposing Anti-Dumping Duty

Regulation On Imposing Anti-Dumping Duty under Vietnam Laws Imposition of anti-dumping measure includes imposition of provisional anti-dumping duty and official anti-dumping duty. According to Law on export and import duties 2016, anti-dumping duty means an additional import duty imposed upon dumped imports in Vietnam that cause or threaten to cause considerable damage to domestic manufacturing or prevent the formation of domestic manufacturing.  Anti-dumping...

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Requirements of Commercial franchising in Vietnam

What is the Requirements of Franchising in Vietnam? Commercial franchising is an activity adjusted by Commercial law, whereby franchisors permit and require franchisees to undertake by themselves to purchase or sell goods or provide services on the following conditions: i) the purchase or sale of goods or provision of services shall be conducted in accordance with methods of business organization prescribed by franchisors and associated with the franchisors’...

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Telecommunications, Media & Technology (TMT) Services in Vietnam

ANT Lawyers assist clients to operate with compliance or look for opportunities to enter the market. In Telecommunications, Media & Technology (TMT) practice, our lawyers assist clients in commercial matters, corporate M&A and other transactions, regulatory issues, system integration, software development and licensing, IT services including outsourcing, software & technology agreements, data protection, intellectual property, disputes...

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Matters on Intellectual Property Rights Registration in Vietnam

 Important Matters on Intellectual Property Rights Registration in Vietnam In the process of development of global business, the growth of multinational corporations or business will help individuals and companies to bring their products to the world. In addition to bringing their products to customers, the protection of intellectual property rights for products created is extremely important and necessary. We would like to highlight important...

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How to Apply for an Copy Extract of Birth Certificate in Vietnam?

Extract of birth certificate is a document issued by a competent state agency to prove the birth fact of an individual registered at the civil status registry. According to the regulations in Vietnam, the original birth certificate cannot be re-issued. A birth extract is a certified true copy of the birth certificate. The reason people need to apply for a copy of the birth certificate extract is because the original copy of the civil status...

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Notice of Receipt Application for Exemption from Trade Remedies in March 2022

On March 14th, 2022, Trade Remedies Authority has issued Notification No. 06/TB-PVTM of receipt of application for exemption from trade remedies in March 2022 (Case No. SG04, SG06, AC10.SG04). On March 03rd, 2020, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No.715/QD-BCT extending the application of safeguard measures against imported DAP/MAP fertilizers holding the HS code: 3105.10.20; 3105.10.90; 3105.20.00; 3105.30.00; 3105.40.00; 3105.51.00;...

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Conditions for Foreigners When Buying Houses in Vietnam

With open-door policies and a stable socio-economic situation, Vietnam is one of the countries with great attraction to foreign investors.  There are many foreign individuals and organizations come to Vietnam to live and work and a number of foreigners or foreign organizations wish to buy houses or apartments. Many real estate developers also wish to expand the customers base through selling houses and apartments to foreigners in Vietnam. However,...

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What Are New in Real Estate Trading Business in Vietnam From 2021?

 What Are New in Real Estate Trading Business in Vietnam From 2021? The Law on Investment 2020 takes effect from January 1, 2021 with many new highlights, including the amendment of conditions for real estate business in the Law on Real Estate Trading 2014. Specifically, amending regulations on real estate business conditions in the Law on Real Estate Trading 2014 as follows: “Any organizations and individuals trading in real estate must set...

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What Are the Conditions for Initiating an Anti-dumping Case in Vietnam

  Anti-dumping measures as trade remedies are imposed to protect the domestic market against the unfair penetration and competition from foreign goods. GATT requires member countries to reduce tariffs as well as other non-tariff trade barriers on goods in general and to impose trade remedies in accordance with statutory conditions and procedures in particular.   What Are the Conditions for Initiating an Anti-dumping Case The investigating...

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