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 […]
Foreign Dentists Practicing in Vietnam: Requirements and Procedures
Question: I am a French dentist specializing in implantology and perio-plastic surgery. If I want to work in Vietnam, what are the necessary procedures and requirements? Answer: To work as a dentist in Vietnam, you must first obtain a work permit, which is the responsibility of your employer before signing an employment contract with you. In […]
Terminating an Employment Contract Before Retirement Age: What Should Businesses Consider?
Question: Our company has a male employee who will reach the retirement age in December 2025 as prescribed by law. Currently, we wish to terminate his employment contract before the official retirement date in order to recruit a replacement. What should the company consider when proceeding with this? Answer: According to Clause 1, Article 34 […]
Foreign Experts Working Short-Term in Vietnam: Work Permit Required?
Question: Our company plans to sign an employment contract with a foreign expert to work in Vietnam for two months. In this case, is a work permit required? Answer: According to Clause 1, Article 151 of the 2019 Labor Code: "Foreign employees working in Vietnam must obtain a work permit, except for cases exempted as prescribed." […]
What are some recommendations for applying for and protecting communication technology-related patents in Vietnam?
Please refer to our recommendations below: Carefully review the legal framework and examination regulations: Ensure the application meets all formal and substantive requirements. Consider removing non-server software programs: For patent applications related to non-server software programs, in some specific cases according to the Annex 1 of Guidelines for determining the eligibility for patent protection of […]
New Points in Decree No. 06/2025/ND-CP on Adoption
On January 8, 2025, Decree No. 06/2025/ND-CP officially came into effect, amending and supplementing certain provisions of decrees related to adoption. Below are the key new points: 1. Amendment to the Validity Period of the Criminal Record Certificate The Criminal Record Certificate issued by a competent foreign authority is now valid for 12 months (previously […]