SBLaw – Top Ten IP Agent in Vietnam
SBLaw is one of the ten leading IP agents in Vietnam. We provide both prosecution and enforcement of IP matters including trademarks, patents, industrial design and copyright in the following jurisdictions: Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. We always commit to offering our clients the qualified service with the most affordable and fixed quotation. SB Law has two […]
Establishment of a joint venture company in Ho Chi Minh City
It is our understand that the Client is also considering to establish a joint venture companyunder the type of limited liability company in Ho Chi Minh City(hereinafter referred to as “NewCo”). Accordingly, the NewCo will mainly focus on goods importation/exportation activities. Under Vietnam Law on Investment and Vietnam WTO’s Commitments, it is possible for foreign Investorsto set […]
Drafting of labor contract and training contract template in Vietnam
Now Client has intention to engage a legal consultant on drafting of labor contract and training contract template for overseas training course of its employee in accordance with current Vietnam Law. SBLaw - a law firm is qualified for above mentioned requirements and is willing to advice Client regarding the above-mentioned works in accordance with […]
Cosmetic product notification in Vietnam
SBLAW would like to provide legal advice on cosmetic product notification in Vietnam as follow: 1 Relevant information and documents a. Required documents An importer who would like to notify cosmetic products in Vietnam should submit to Ministry of Health (MoH) following documents: 03 templates for notification of cosmetic product (the form of template shall be provided later); […]
INTA Hongkong 2014
The International Trademark Association (INTA) is a global association of trademark owners and professionals in the aim of protecting consumers, promoting fair and effective commerce by supporting trademarks and related intellectual property 2014 is the first time INTA bringing its Annual Meeting to Asia, On 10-14 May, 2014, SB Law attended INTA’s 136th Annual Meeting […]
Brazilian Trademark Registration
Statutory basis The Brazilian trademark law is codified in Law No. 9.279/1996 [Lei da Propriedade Industrial; LPI]. As the system follows the “first to file principle” and the concept of an unregistered mark is – with the exception of very specific circumstances – foreign to the LPI, trademark protection can only be obtained via registration […]
Personal Protective Equipment in Vietnam
According to the Article 4 of the Circular No. 04/2014/TT-BLDTBXH, Workers who during their work are in contact with one of the following dangerous and harmful elements shall be provided with personal protective equipment: + Contacting with disadvantageous physical elements; + Contacting with harmful chemicals and dust; + Contacting with harmful biological elements and disadvantageous […]
Paying social insurance and health insurance in Vietnam
Pursuant to Article 19 of Decree 27/2014/ND-CP: Employers must pay employees an additional amount that is equal to the social insurance and health insurance premiums when paying wages. Employees shall use this amount to pay insurance himself or herself. Pursuant to regulations mentioned above, the employer is only obliged to pay health insurance, social security […]
Paying salary for employees working in the household in Vietnam
Pursuant to Article 15 of Decree 27/2014/ND-CP: The level of wages is agreed by both employer and domestic servants and must be written in the labor contract. The wage (including the living cost if employees live with the family) must not fall below the minimum wages imposed by the government. Employers and employees shall negotiate […]