End-user license agreement (EULA) in Vietnam

How Important is End-User License Agreement in Vietnam? End-user license agreement (EULA) is a legal agreement enter between two parties which are software developer or provider and software user. Terms and Conditions could cover a large scope of matters, for example, payment schedule, privacy policy, providing service to third party, solving arisen disputes and even inclusive of EULA. Whilst, EULA almost focuses on agreement of giving the user using software right and includes the regulations related to grant of license, limitations or using...

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How to Distinguish between Deposit and Advance Payment?

In commercial transactions, it is very common for one party to give the other party an amount of money before the contract being performed. Should this amount be considered as deposit or advance payment?   How to Distinguish between Deposit and Advance Payment  Deposit is one of security measures for the performance of contract obligations. According to regulation of Civil Code 2015, deposit is an act whereby one party (hereinafter referred to as the depositor) gives to other party (hereinafter referred to as the depositary) a sum...

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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. 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 or confuse and lead many damages to your company such as distinguishing capacity, losing reputation and sale decline.   Cancellation Against of Trademark in...

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Copyright Law Firm in Vietnam

Copyright is violated on a regular basis in the music, publishing and software industries. We are a copyright consultant in Vietnam with lawyers with qualification and experience to assist client from application, protection, and dispute handling process.   Copyright in Vietnam ANT Lawyers IP practice offers client in protecting and enforcing copyrights and similar intellectual property rights as following: -Advise legal matters of copyright and related rights in Vietnam and abroad; -Conduct searches and provide information on copyright...

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Industrial Design Consultant in Vietnam

Before a new design is launched, or sold in a new country, client company needs to ensure the Intellectual Property protection of industrial design.   Industrial Design Consultant in Vietnam We are an industrial design consultant in Vietnam with lawyers with qualification and experience to assist client from application, protection, and dispute handling process. ANT Lawyers IP Practice offers industrial design services as following: -Look-up, assess and consult possibilities to register industrial design in Vietnam and...

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Industrial Design Registration in Vietnam

Industrial design is the appearance of the product which is expressed through shapes, lines, colors or combinations of these factors.   Industrial Design Consultant in Vietnam A product as being commercially marketed will have a certain style with a combination of certain shapes, lines, colors, etc.. which is the design of the product. When a new design to be launched, if it attracts customers, there is a big chance there will be fake or imitated products. Therefore, before a new design is launched, business owners need to conduct registration procedures...

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What Type of Works Are Protected by Copyright in Vietnam?

According to Article 14 of Vietnam Intellectual Property Law (Vietnam IP Law), literary, artistic and scientific works which are protected by copyright comprise:   Registering Copyright Services in Vietnam Literary works, scientific works, textbooks, teaching courses and other works expressed in written language or other characters; Lectures, addresses and other speeches; Press works; Musical works; Stage works; Cinematographic works and works created by a process analogous to cinematography (cinematographic works); Plastic art...

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Recordal of Trademark Assignment in Vietnam

Recordal of Trademark Assignment in Vietnam Assignment of a trademark right means the transfer of ownership right by owner of such trademark right to another organization or individual. Trademark Assignment in Vietnam be established in the form of written agreement. Oral agreements, letters or telegrams shall not be accepted and have no legal effect.   Recordal of Trademark Assignment in Vietnam Required documents You are required to provide us the following documents: -One executed original of Deed of Assignment, which must be...

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How to Handle Rejection of International Trademark Registration in Vietnam

How to Handle Rejection of International Trademark Registration in Vietnam By The NOIP? The procedure to register a trademark in Vietnam is carried out at the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam (NOIP). The duration calculated from the full receipt of the dossier to the announcement is at least 12 months, or it can be expended from 16 months to 18 months.   Trademark Registration Services in Vietnam However, in many cases, NOIP could send a notice on its intended refusal of the trademark application because of...

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