Navigating Vietnam's New Data Protection Landscape: Decree No.13/2023/ND-CP
Navigating Vietnam's New Data Protection Landscape: Decree No.13/2023/ND-CP dated 17 April 2023 on the protection of personal data (“Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP”). In a significant stride towards enhancing cybersecurity and fortifying data protection measures, Vietnam Government has introduced Decree No.13/2023/ND-CP becoming effective from 1st July 2023. This Decree mandates enterprises in the country acting as Personal […]
SBLAW Lawyers conduct information security training for Japanese FDI Enterprises
With the robust advancement of technology today, facilitating the connection and transmission of information between businesses has become both easy and convenient. However, this convenience also harbors numerous risks of corporate information leakage, leading to severe consequences for reputation, finances, and various other substantial losses for businesses. For example, in cases where a business collaborates […]
DIVISION OF INHERITANCE
I have a question regarding the division of inheritance. Both my parents have passed away, so what do we need to do to distribute the estate among siblings in the family? Answer: In terms of procedural sequence, the process of dividing inheritance can be imagined as follows: The heirs must notify the opening of inheritance […]
TRANSFER OF LAND OWNERSHIP IN VIETNAM
TRANSFER OF LAND OWNERSHIP IN VIETNAM I have a quick question regarding the transfer of land ownership. Currently, I am abroad and unable to return to Vietnam. However, due to my family facing difficulties, I want to transfer the ownership of land in Vietnam to someone else. Can you advise if there is a method […]
CHANGE OF PURPOSE OF USE FOR IMPORTED SAMPLE GOODS
CHANGE OF PURPOSE OF USE FOR IMPORTED SAMPLE GOODS Our company imported sample products to Vietnam, but now we want to sell them to our customers. I would like to ask if we can sell samples like that? If so, do we need to follow any procedures? Answer: Pursuant to Clause 10, Article 16, Law […]
FRANCHISING
Question: Our company is located in Ho Chi Minh City and operates in the food service industry. We have also registered our trademark. Currently, we aim to expand to other provinces and cities in the country by franchising to other parties. Could you please advise on any conditions required for our catering service and if […]
The Global Minimum Tax (GMT) will be officially applied in Vietnam from January 1, 2024
On November 29, the National Assembly officially passed the Resolution on Global Minimum Tax (GMT). This Resolution will take effect from January 1, 2024, applicable from the financial year 2024. The Global Minimum Tax is a tax proposed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), requiring corporations and multinational enterprises with over €750 […]
Objection to trademark registration application
I detect that there is a trademark filed in Vietnam that is similar to my Vietnamese granted trademark. If I request an opposition to the grant of a trademark on that trademark application, is there a time limit? Yes. According to Article 112a. 1 of the Intellectual Property Law 2022, effective from January 1, 2023, […]
Decision No. 3038/QD-BKHCN
Announcement of newly issued administrative procedures and abolished administrative procedures in the field of intellectual property within the scope of management functions of the Ministry of Science and Technology On December 18, 2023, the Ministry of Science and Technology issued Decision No. 3038/QD-BKHCN on announcing newly issued administrative procedures and abolished administrative procedures in the […]