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Managing Partner: Dang The Duc
Quick facts
Partners

6

Other qualified practitioners

11

Total number of practitioners

20

Languages

Vietnamese, English, Chinese

Network memberships

LAWASIA, Law Firm Network (LFN), ASEAN Legal Alliance (ALA), Warwick Legal Network (WLN), IPBA, APAA, AIPA, CIArb, INTA

Key practice areas
Intellectual property
Trade mark
Patent
Dispute resolution
Firm overview

Established in October 2006, Indochine Counsel is a premier commercial law firm in Vietnam. We’re ideally positioned to help international investors and foreign firms navigate the legal landscape in one of Asia’s most dynamic and exciting countries. We also take pride in our services for domestic clients searching for opportunities abroad. With over 45 lawyers and staff in two offices, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Indochine Counsel offers expertise in a dozen practice areas assisting you throughout the entire life cycle of your business. We’re your trusted partner in Vietnam for international and domestic legal solutions.

Indochine Counsel’s commitment to Excellence, Professionalism, and Ethical Lawyering ensures that clients receive top-tier and timely legal services, tailored to their specific business needs. Our lawyers have trained all over the globe and have experience in both local and international law firms. Indochine Counsel takes pride in its people and ensures they have the support and training necessary to provide excellence in legal services.

Indochine Counsel provides quality legal services, adding value to clients through effective customized legal solutions that work specifically for the client. We represent local, regional and international clients in a broad range of matters including domestic and cross-border transactions. The firm’s clients are diverse, ranging from multinational corporations, foreign investors, banks and financial institutions, securities firms, funds and asset management companies, international organizations, law firms to private companies, SMEs and start-up firms.

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key practice areas: 

Copyright, Copyright & related rights, Designs, Intellectual property, Intellectual property (contentious), Intellectual property (prosecution), IP transactions, Patent, Patent (prosecution),  Trade mark, Trade mark (prosecution)

Key Sector Expertise:

Advertising, Automotive, Biotechnology, Computer technology & services, Consumer goods and services, E-commerce, Electronics, Fashion & luxury goods, FMCG,Food and beverage, Healthcare, ICT & software,
Life sciences, Manufacturing, Media

Address:
Unit 305, 3rd Floor, Centec Tower, 72-74 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Xuan Hoa Ward
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, 70000 Vietnam
Tel:+842838239640 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://indochinecounsel.com
2026 Edition
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Overview

Launched in 2006, Indochine Counsel stands as a leading Vietnamese law firm with a strategic presence in both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. The firm specialises in guiding international investors through Vietnam’s evolving regulatory environment while facilitating global expansion for domestic enterprises. By providing comprehensive IP expertise, Indochine Counsel serves as a pivotal partner for clients throughout every stage of their business lifecycle, delivering high-impact legal solutions that bridge local insights with international standards. 

Notable IP practitioner: Dang The Duc. 

 
Testimonials

2026

"We appreciate the team’s strong professionalism and solid legal expertise in handling IP matters. They demonstrate a clear understanding of the local regulatory landscape and are able to provide practical, well-structured advice. Their responsiveness and ability to act promptly give us confidence, especially in situations that require timely and decisive action."

"Indochine Counsel has consistently delivered fast, reliable, and efficient support for our IP filing and prosecution needs over the past 15+ years. Their team is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing timelines and requirements. We particularly value their smooth communication and their ability to handle matters seamlessly, which makes our IP administration process very efficient."

"Their advisory service is practical, knowledgeable, and tailored to our business context. The team not only provides legal guidance but also understands commercial implications, helping us make informed decisions. Their longstanding familiarity with our company and industry adds significant value to their advice."

Hong Anh Nguyen Thi

"Hong Anh is professional, responsive, and highly reliable. She demonstrates strong expertise in her field and handles matters efficiently and with great attention to detail. Communication is always clear and proactive, which makes working with her very smooth."

Linked Reviews
Patent

Case studies show the firm represented the client in securing patent protection in Vietnam and successfully persuaded IP Viet Nam to grant the patent for the "Worm Farming System" invention. 

Trade mark

Case studies show the firm represented the plaintiff in a civil trademark infringement lawsuit in Vietnam and successfully pursued the case to trial, helping the client protect its rights and contributing to the development of judicial IP enforcement precedent in the jurisdiction.

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