Insights & Commentary
Successfully appealed, "A Animal, design" still maintained protection as a whole with “Animal” protected separately.
15/08/2025
In the IP Vietnam’s previous decision, now revoked, “A” and “Animal” were not protected separately.
Summary about Abuse of Trademark Rights
14/08/2025
IP rights are not absolute, and must be exercised in a manner consistent with the purpose of protection, respecting public interest, and avoiding the obstruction of legitimate commercial activities.
Successful appealed, FOREVER 21 accepted for protection in Vietnam
14/08/2025
Grounds: Article 74.2 (e) of the IP Law
Complaining that PARMA does not misrepresent the origin of the product, “ORO DI PARMA” accepted for registration in Vietnam
01/08/2025
Grounds: Article 73.5 of IP Law
The Emerging Role of Specialized Intellectual Property Courts in Vietnam: Authority to Invalidate IP Rights under the 2025 Legal Framework
24/07/2025
Pham Vu Khanh Toan
Attorney at-law & Registered IP Attorney
Director
PHAM & ASSOCIATES
Appealed successfully, figurative mark accepted for registration
02/07/2025
Grounds: Article 74.2.e of IP Law
Improving Administrative Enforcement Mechanisms in Combating Counterfeits and IPR Infringement
21/06/2025
To effectively combat counterfeiting and IPR infringement, administrative enforcement in Vietnam must be upgraded and modernized
PHAM & ASSOCIATES