Patent registration timeline in Vietnam under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
SBLAW respectfully introduces the time for filing and examining PCT patent applications in Vietnam: Timeline Content Filing of Application 05-10 working days from the date SBLAW receives the valid dossier SBLAW prepares the necessary documents for filing the patent application Formality examination 02-08 months from the filing date Examination of the validity of […]
Technology enterprises & obligations to notify telecommunications service providers
Question: Our company operates in the technology sector and provides cloud computing services in Ho Chi Minh City. We understand that, to ensure compliance with legal regulations, businesses must submit a Notification of provision of telecommunications services to the Department of Telecommunications. According to current legal regulations, what are the procedures for this notification? Answer: […]
Passenger transport licensing: Key requirements and application steps
Question: My company plans to operate a passenger transport route. What conditions, documents, and procedures must our company meet to obtain a Transport Business License? Answer According to the information provided by your company, we understand that the business has been established and plans to operate passenger transportation services. To carry out this activity, your […]
Applicable laws in labour disputes between foreign companies and Vietnamese workers
Question: A foreign enterprise established under foreign law, with a registered office abroad and no commercial presence in Vietnam, enters into an employment contract with a Vietnamese employee. In this case, can Vietnamese law be applied, and how would it be enforced in the event of a dispute? Answer: 1. Applicable law in case of […]