Since the 2000s, the counterfeiting and low-quality goods are present in many segments of the market in every corner of Vietnam, from the grocery stores in traditional markets in remote areas to the urbans, even find their ways to luxury shopping centers in such metropolitans as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, etc., which “challenge” the knowledge of consumers and trademark protection in Vietnam.
Please be informed that as from 16 July 2017, the area telephone codes for Hanoi, Vietnam will officially change by adding an extra number “2” in front of the current code.
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Through scanning the Industrial Property Gazette periodically, Ageless found that an entity has filed an application of trademark in Vietnam which is similar to the registered trademark “SYM” of Sanyang Industry Co., Ltd regarding the presentation and designated goods. Ageless instantaneously notify Sanyang file opposition to NOIP to invalidate this application at the early stage.
The official Government’s fees for patent, design and trademark in Vietnam increased as from January 01, 2017 in accordance with the new Circular No.263/2016/TT- BTC of the Ministry of Finance. The new Circular stipulates the rates, collection, remittance, management and use of industrial property fees and charges, and replaced the former Circular No. 22/2009/TT-BTC issued on February 04, 2009.
According to a new report from brand consultancy Interbrand, total value of Top 100 global Brands of 2016 is 1,796,387 $m compared with 1,714,631 $m (+4.77%) in 2015. Apple, Google and Coca-Cola topped the list of the world’s 100 most valuable brands in 2016, while technology and automotive brands dominated the overall rankings
In the context of intense competition, an enterprise not only just focuses on business issues, but it should also concentrate on ensuring their trademark protection in Vietnam.“ACURA” is a luxury vehicle brand of HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. (Honda Motor). It was launched in USA and North America in 1986 as the first Japanese luxury brand. Over the years, “ACURA” has gained its popularity in automobile industry for luxury and high-performance products.
Please be informed that our offices will be closed from January 26, 2017 to February 01, 2017 for TET, Vietnamese Traditional Lunar New Year. We will resume working on Thursday, February 02, 2017. Your emails and faxes will be answered as soon as our office resume.
