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“CYZ” vs. “SYZ, figure”

“CYZ” vs. “SYZ, figure”

26/08/2021
Applied-for mark “CYZ” was rejected on the grounds that it’s confusingly similar to the cited trademark “SYZ, figure”...

"ELIO" vs. “ELLIO” and “stylized ELIOS, figure”

03/08/2021
The mark "ELIO" of Intl' Reg. no.1229748 was denied protection on the ground that it's confusingly similar to the cited marks "ELLIO” and “stylized ELIOS, figure”

"MUHI" vs. “MUJI”, “MUJI, Japanese characters”

09/06/2021
The mark "MUHI" of International application no.1027797, designating Vietnam, was temporarily denied protection on the grounds that it was confusingly similar to the cited marks “MUJI” and “MUJI, Japanese characters [mujirushi ryohin]”
The mark “n03” is accepted for registration

The mark “n03” is accepted for registration

04/06/2021
The mark “n03” of International application no.1027797 designating Vietnam was temporarily rejected on the grounds that the mark consists of simple numerals, letters that are indistinctive.
''PRESIDENT’S wax on'' vs. ''WAXONE 1''

''PRESIDENT’S wax on'' vs. ''WAXONE 1''

18/05/2021
Kim Vinh Phat filed an application at the NOIP for invalidation of the mark "PRESIDENT'S wax one" on the ground that the aforesaid  trademark is confusingly similar to the trademark "WAXONE 1".
Vietnam IP Law:  Transitional Provisions relating to consideration of invalidation of protection titles

Vietnam IP Law: Transitional Provisions relating to consideration of invalidation of protection titles

15/04/2021
Issues: Application of regulations promulgated before IP Law takes effect; The situation leads to the amendment to Article 220.3, IP Law 2005; The applicability of Decree No.63/CP of 1996 and/or Circular No.437/SC of 1993 in handling requests for invalidation of trademark registered  in dishonesty.