What Can Be Trademarked?

A phrase, word, symbol, device, or even a color are all eligible for a trademark. Anything that distinguishes the goods of your party or company from another qualifies. However, the item must be used in a commercial setting to obtain protection from the law. Trademarks have a 10-year protection span. Trademark in Vietnam  Trademark are important to: Distinguish your company from others -Indicate the source of goods -Distinguish...

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What kinds of things can you trademark?

There are many things that you can use to represent your goods or services. These marks of your trade: “Trademarks” can either be conventional or unconventional. Trademark opposition in Vietnam  1.Conventional trademarks: Convention means generic means common means general. Following are the conventional trademarks: a.A word When a word is used as a trademark, it is called a Wordmark. For example, coca cola is a word mark. Any...

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International law firm in Vietnam

ANT Lawyers is Vietnam exclusive member of Prae Legal, an international law firm network, providing full ranges of legal services Prae Legal Network provides clients with access to global legal resources through its vast network of well-established 242 law offices in trade centers in 129 countries. Attorneys in Ho Chi Minh Our respectable and influential professionals are experienced in all fields of law. We are ready to provide legal...

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P2P Lending – The new Form of Credit Extension in Financial Technology Era

Peer to Peer Lending (P2P) has becoming more popular in many countries. This form first appeared in the UK since 2005, then succeeded in the US and China markets. By 2017, P2P lending businesses start to appear in Vietnam in different forms. Technology start up lawyer in Vietnam Three subject matters in P2P lending relation include: investor (or lender), intermediary company (P2P Lending Company) and borrower. P2P Lending utilizes digital technology...

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What is trademark opposition?

A trademark opposition is filed by a third party to prevent the proprietor from getting the Trademark registered if it is similar to his/her own or is identical to the one already used by the party. A person may file an opposition to a Trademark to prevent the brand from illicitly gaining from his/her established brand name and avoid confusion among the consumers. Trademark opposition in Vietnam A trademark opposition is filed by a third...

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Why is intellectual property protection important to a company?

Intellectual property protection is critical to fostering innovation. While it is difficult to determine the exact scope and extent of the problem, every indication is that copyright piracy, trademark counterfeiting, and patent infringement have become significant problems in the business community in general, including small businesses. Protect Intellectual Properties Rights in Vietnam Any individual or a company investing in R&D, reaping...

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Is a copyright like a trademark?

Copyright protects creative works. In modern law, copyright is automatic, but registering your copyright with the government may give additional benefits. Copyright includes the right to control who makes copies (thus the name), but also the right to make derivative works — new works that are not identical to the original, but are based on it. Copyright in Vietnam  Copyright lasts for the life of the author + 50 years or more, depending...

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How to Close a Business in Vietnam?

All corporations, companies, partnerships, branch offices, representative offices and other business entities are legal entities in Vietnam which can only be dissolved through formal procedures. 1. What are the major challenges with closing a business in Vietnam? The main thing to remember throughout the process is that the dissolving company, a branch office or a representative office, one  should pay close attention to the...

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