Chi Lan Dang of Tilleke & Gibbins explains how copyright arguments helped block a trademark application in Vietnam, highlighting a strategy for brand owners facing bad-faith filings without local rights
Linh Thi Mai Nguyen and Chi Lan Dang of Tilleke & Gibbins say regulations concerning the new Inspection and Appeal Department and a 2023 circular are steps towards improved handling of intellectual property appeals
Several Mickey Mouse short films entered the public domain in 2003 in Vietnam, despite Steamboat Willie's US copyright expiring only recently. Chi Lan Dang of Tilleke & Gibbins explores a complex legal area
Chi Lan Dang of Tilleke & Gibbins outlines Vietnam’s efforts to facilitate geographical indication rights via international agreements, and the resulting challenges and opportunities for rights owners
Linh Thi Mai Nguyen and Chi Lan Dang of Tilleke & Gibbins summarise the main changes proposed under a draft decree on copyright and related rights in Vietnam
Linh Thi Mai Nguyen and Chi Lan Dang of Tilleke & Gibbins outline the IP changes that will come into force in 2023, and share their opinion on the merits and drawbacks of each
A recent case highlights the tension between trademarks and right of publicity in Vietnam. Famous individuals should develop a protection strategy, argue Linh Thi Mai Nguyen and Chi Lan Dang of Tilleke & Gibbins Vietnam
