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EU report: 63% of counterfeit customs seizures are small parcels

EU report: 63% of counterfeit customs seizures are small parcels

18/12/2018
“Small parcel shipments sent via post or courier services are harder for customs officials to track and seize. We hope that these findings will be of use to policy makers as they devise methods to combat counterfeiting”  
Proposals to support patent registration

Proposals to support patent registration

18/12/2018
The funding priority will be given to scientific research results, key products, national products, product designs and new plant seedings  
How to improve the quality of human resources on intellectual property?

How to improve the quality of human resources on intellectual property?

17/12/2018
In order to improve the quality of intellectual property human resources, it is necessary first to recognize the role of intellectual property in the development of the country. Next, there’s a need to train lecturers, experts up to university and post-graduate degrees in intellectual property, making intellectual property a subject at ...
Enterprises still use

Enterprises still use "pirated" software despite the risk of being criminalized

17/12/2018
Enterprises, generally speaking, tend to abide by the law, using only licensed software to support their operations. However, there are some foreign businesses who are possessing strong financial resources and famous brands still deliberately defy the law of the country  
Vietnamese agricultural products in

Vietnamese agricultural products in "foreign costumes"

14/12/2018
More than 80% of Vietnam's agricultural product exports carrying foreign brands is an unacceptable fact. But there’s still another fact that is much more bitter to digest: many Vietnamese products consumed in domestic markets are also borrowing foreign brands. Why there exists such an awkward situation?  
Sharing experience in patent examination on pharmaceuticals, health and biotechnology

Sharing experience in patent examination on pharmaceuticals, health and biotechnology

14/12/2018
This is a specialized seminar for patent examiners of the two parties to exchange experience, knowledge and skills in search, patent verification in pharmaceuticals, health and biotechnology, as well as updating each other on new developments in the world in these areas  
Geographical indication for agricultural products: Getting is hard, maintaining is much more difficult

Geographical indication for agricultural products: Getting is hard, maintaining is much more difficult

13/12/2018
At present, the requirement for food safety, traceability has become more and more popular, so geographical indication for agricultural products is increasingly needed. Registering and obtaining geographical indication is a time consuming and labor-intensive process for both local authorities, businesses and farmers. However, maintaining a geographical indication associated with the quality ...
VITAGA Gac oil products infringe upon the intellectual property rights of VINAGA

VITAGA Gac oil products infringe upon the intellectual property rights of VINAGA

13/12/2018
According to the National Office of Intellectual Property, intellectual property infringement of protected trademarks has been complicated. Over the past 3 years, NOIP has detected and proposed functional agencies to penalize more than 400 violators in various forms  
Japan helps Vietnam tighten intellectual property management

Japan helps Vietnam tighten intellectual property management

12/12/2018
The JPO’s experts will work with the NOIP on specific contents before submitting to the Japanese Government for approval. It will also cooperate with WIPO and relevant partners to assist the department in issues related to retrieving intellectual property data  
The fight against infringement of intellectual property rights must be intensified

The fight against infringement of intellectual property rights must be intensified

12/12/2018
The National Steering Committee 389 requests the Steering Committee of 389 of provinces and centrally-run cities to speed up propaganda and education efforts within resident and consumer communities to raise their awareness of the harmful effects of buying, selling and consuming of fake goods, poor quality products and IPR infringing merchandise  
Vietnamese and Korean Intellectual Property Agencies support the development of Quang Nam silk products

Vietnamese and Korean Intellectual Property Agencies support the development of Quang Nam silk products

11/12/2018
The project is a typical model for the application of intellectual property information, using intellectual property to enhance the value of the product, promoting the product commercialization  
Applying competition law to handle the abuse of intellectual property rights over generic drug products

Applying competition law to handle the abuse of intellectual property rights over generic drug products

11/12/2018
...the basic objective of competition law is to protect the transparency of the competitive market against abusive behavior and ultimately to protect consumers