Important notes when registering for Industrial Design
Key Considerations for Registration: Thorough Application Preparation: Ensure all documents are accurate, complete, and compliant with legal regulations. Check for Protection Eligibility: Conduct a prior search to ensure the industrial design is unique and does not resemble previously registered designs. Monitor the Processing Timeline: Regularly track application progress and respond promptly to any requests from […]
Where to submit an Industrial Design Application in Vietnam?
Who Has the Right to Register an Industrial Design? According to Article 86 of the Intellectual Property Law, the right to register an industrial design belongs to: The creator of the design, if they developed it using their own effort and resources. The organization or individual that provided financial and material support for the design’s […]
What is an Industrial Design and Its Importance in Registration?
According to Clause 13, Article 4 of the Intellectual Property Law, an industrial design refers to the external appearance of a product, expressed through shapes, patterns, colors, or a combination of these elements. Products eligible for industrial design protection include objects, devices, means of transport, or components used to assemble a complete product. These products must […]
What is the Patent for Invention? How many types of Patent?
According to Clause 12, Article 4 of the Intellectual Property Law 2005 (amended and supplemented in 2022), an invention is a technical solution presented in the form of a product or process, designed to solve a specific problem through the application of natural laws. An invention is eligible for protection when it meets the following […]
SBLAW Accompanies Mekong Capital: Protecting the Copyright for the Translated Version of "Crab Hotpot"
For over two decades in Vietnam, Chris Freund, the founder and CEO of Mekong Capital, has not only played a crucial role in transforming the investment market but has also left a mark with renowned brands such as Pizza 4P’s, Pharmacity, F88, and YOLA. Beyond his role as an investor, he authored the book Crab […]
Vietnam's Economic Outlook: Insights from Vietnam Economic Times and SBLAW's Contribution
The Vietnam Economic Times, issue 396, dated March 17, 2025 offers a comprehensive view of Vietnam's evolving economic landscape. This edition provides in-depth risk assessments and forecasts opportunities for Vietnam to achieve its ambitious growth target of 8 percent or higher. It also clarifies the opportunities and challenges facing Vietnam in its efforts to boost […]
Obligation of foreign contractors to pay social insurance in Vietnam
Question: In the context of international economic integration, an increasing number of foreign enterprises and contractors are participating in construction activities in Vietnam. One of the important legal issues related to this activity is the obligation to pay social insurance (SI) for foreign workers employed in Vietnam. Therefore, when a foreign contractor (granted a Construction […]
Right to raise children without marriage registration: Who gets priority?
My lover is a foreigner. While we were together, he and I decided to live in the same house without registering our marriage. After a while, we had a child together and filed a marriage certificate. give birth to a child. When my child was 12 months old, he took advantage of my absence and […]
Procedures for Registering Foreign Loans & Opening a Capital Receipt Account
Question: Our company (100% Vietnamese capital) plans to obtain a long-term loan of $500,000 from another company in the Philippines for business purposes. I would like to inquire about the procedures that the company needs to follow before borrowing. Is there a need to open any specific accounts to receive the loan funds? Answer: Firstly, […]