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Customs Procedures Handling of Exported and Imported Goods Infringing Intellectual Property Rights
On conducting customs procedures for exported or imported goods, the customs authority shall be responsible to inspect and compare the declared information of the goods owners on the written customs declarations on goods’ names, trademarks, origin, value,…; Inspect and compare the concluded contents of the State management agencies on the exported or imported goods; Results …
What are Prohibited Act in Customs in Vietnam?
According to Article 10, Customs Law in Vietnam, prohibited acts in customs in Vietnam are: 1. For customs officials: -Causing troubles and difficulties when following customs formalities; -Screening or colluding with others in smuggling or illegally transporting goods across the border, committing trade or tax fraud; -Taking bribes, appropriating or embezzling temporarily seized goods or …
Tax Obligations of Representative Offices in Vietnam
Foreign entities have found Vietnam as an increasing attractive destination for investment. They could consider entering Vietnam in various forms, including setting up representative offices. “A representative office is a dependent unit of the enterprise, having the task of representing under authorization the interests of the enterprise and protecting such interests” (Clause 2 of article 45, …
What are Languages in Arbitration Proceedings in Vietnam?
Dispute resolution methods are litigation, negotiation, mediation and arbitration. Handing disputes requires litigation law firm with dispute lawyers in Vietnam having experience and knowledge to provide resolutions to complex cross-border issues, commercial and civil disputes. Arbitration Lawyers in Vietnam According to Article 10 of Vietnam Law on Commercial Arbitration, language used in arbitration proceedings resolving dispute is Vietnamese …
ANT Lawyers Participating in GMS Rail Expansion Summit in Hanoi
Railway infrastructure project will be a huge opportunity for Vietnam to connect with neighboring countries, promote trade growth. Huge financial sources will be needed. For government’s perspective, support from private sector will be encouraged through policy, and laws on Public Private Partnership which will be drafted to replace Decree 15/2015/ND-CP promulgated since 2015. From private …
IP Considerations in Technology Transfer to Vietnam and South-East Asia
On November 14th and 15th, 2017, European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam held a seminar for representatives from businesses and law firms “IP considerations in Technology Transfer to Vietnam and South-East Asia”. The seminar provides some sound advice relating to IP Considerations & Practical Tips for Successful Technology Transfer in Vietnam. Further, audience could learn …
What are Remedies of Intellectual Property Infringement in Vietnam?
Any organization or individual who commits an act of infringement of the intellectual property rights of another organization or individual shall, depending upon the nature and seriousness of such infringement, be dealt with by the application of civil, administrative or criminal remedies. In necessary cases, the competent State body may apply provisional urgent measures, measures …
Effectiveness of a Lawsuit against Infringement of IP in Vietnam
How to handle effectively with infringement is a big concern of Intellectual Property (IP) holders. Should the IP holder file a lawsuit at Court? Is this way effective in Vietnam? Should the IP enforcement law firm in Vietnam be helpful? This article will give you general information about handling of intellectual property disputes through legal …
What Goods Allowed to Be Imported into Vietnam?
Foreign owned companies in Vietnam wishing to import and distribute physical goods into Vietnam must comply with many regulations. It is imperative that the right to conduct import business of foreign investors and FDI companies differ from the right of Vietnamese traders having no foreign direct investment capital because trading activities are considered conditional investment …
Protecting Intellectual Property Rights Abroad for Vietnam Enterprises
Protecting Intellectual Property Rights Abroad for Vietnam Enterprises The development of international supply chains has become a critical success factor for big companies, and should be seen as important key for products of developing countries to gain entry into high standard market such as USA, European Countries, and Japan. However, many Vietnam companies have experienced …