Vietnam’s intellectual property (IP) landscape is witnessing significant improvements, particularly in the appeal process for IP decisions. Recent regulatory changes and the establishment of new departments aim to streamline and expedite the resolution of appeals, which have historically been lengthy and cumbersome. 1. Establishment of the Inspection and Appeal Department On 1st July 2024, the […]
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AMENDMENTS TO TRADEMARK IN CIRCULAR NO.23/2023/TT-BKHCN
Further to the numerous changes introduced via Decree 65 on 23 August 2023 (https://www.mirandah.com/vietnam-updates-in-trade-mark-law/), the Vietnamese Government has on 30th November 2023 issued Circular No.23/2023/TT-BKHCN (hereinafter “Circular 23”) making more amendments to the Vietnam Intellectual Property (“IP”) laws, aimed at providing guidance for implementation, and aligning IP practice as a result of changes to the […]
Vietnam – Changes to Trademark Law and IP Enforcement
Vietnam Decree No. 65/2023/ND-CP (Decree 65) took effect on 23 August 2023. Decree 65 represents the latest state of IP rights establishment and enforcement in Vietnam. Decree 65 provides guidance on the implementation of the Intellectual Property Law 2022 (the IP Law), particularly in the realms of IP registration and enforcement. In brief, Decree 65 […]