asean meeting on intellectual property cooperation opens

ASEAN meeting on intellectual property cooperation opens

The 72nd meeting of the ASEAN Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation (AWGIPC) is taking place in Vietnam’s central city of Danang on April 22-26.
novartis defends vildagliptin patent

Novartis defends Vildagliptin patent

Novartis, the Swiss healthcare company, recently won a legal battle to defend its patent for Vildagliptin, an active ingredient used for type 2 diabetes treatment in Vietnam. This victory reaffirms Novartis' efforts in intellectual property rights protection and promotes healthy competition in the industry.
supporting innovative startups with ip legal consultancy

Supporting innovative startups with IP legal consultancy

The Vietnam Intellectual Property Research Institute (VIPRI), under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), coordinated with its partners to host a conference on November 23 in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss the need for legal consultancy on intellectual property (IP) for innovative startups and sci-tech firm.
vietnam attends wipos copyright committee 44th session

Vietnam attends WIPO’s Copyright Committee 44th session

Deputy head of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Department of Copyright Office of Vietnam Pham Thi Kim Oanh is attending the 44th session of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR/44) that opened in Geneva on November 6.
vietnam leaps two places in global innovation index in 2023

Vietnam leaps two places in Global Innovation Index in 2023

Vietnam has moved up two places in the Global Innovation Index (GII) in 2023, ranking 46th out of 132 countries and territories, according to a GII report released by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).
vietnam climbs two positions in global innovation index 2023

Vietnam climbs two positions in Global Innovation Index 2023

Vietnam has risen to 46th place out of the 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2023, published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
vietnamese firms get support to protect intellectual property abroad

Vietnamese firms get support to protect intellectual property abroad

Registration for the protection of intellectual property rights of Vietnamese enterprises abroad is on the rise, contributing significantly to the process of entering foreign markets as well as promoting products.
action underway to protect lego branding

Action underway to protect Lego branding

Danish toy manufacturer Lego Group and Vietnamese authorities have discussed enforcement actions and remedies that could protect the company’s intellectual property in Vietnam.
where does vietnam stand in ip provisions of evfta

Where does Vietnam stand in IP provisions of EVFTA?

When the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into effect three years ago, it was expected to change the face of Vietnam’s intellectual property (IP) legal environment with its stringent and protective IP provisions.
vietnam rok boost intellectual property cooperation

Vietnam, RoK boost intellectual property cooperation

The Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IPO) under the Ministry of Science and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) of the Republic of Korea (RoK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on strengthening intellectual property cooperation at a ceremony on June 22 in Hanoi.
the intellectual property perspective of investing

The intellectual property perspective of investing

Foreign investors are always concerned about the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR), as well as relevant policies and regulations. This is especially so in the context where the global economy is changing, and the competition in attracting such investment among countries of similar development level and speed is increasingly fierce.
intellectual property key to innovation driven economy

Intellectual property key to innovation-driven economy

Intellectual property is playing an increasing role in accelerating innovation and creativity. Andrew Ong, Asia-Pacific director for the World Intellectual Property Organization, talked to VIR's Bich Thuy about the issue, and the role of women in the process.
eurocham proposes ip infringement prosecutions

EuroCham proposes IP infringement prosecutions

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) has proposed strong enforcement measures to fight against serious copyright infringement. The threat to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) has caused significant damage to creators, as well as negatively impacted sales from legitimate consumers.
copyright cases rise in face of integration

Copyright cases rise in face of integration

While copyright infringement has always been a serious global matter, the issue is even more complex in the fields of art, literature, and music – and in a young industry like Vietnam, content creators are struggling to navigate the intellectual property minefield while trying to catch up on the international stage.
a helping hand for tech through amended ip law

A helping hand for tech through amended IP law

The long-awaited amended Law on Intellectual Property is expected to boost innovation and commercialisation of intellectual property assets in Vietnam once it takes effect in 2023. Huynh Thanh Dat, Minister of Science and Technology, talked to Hoang Giang about the important highlights that will create breakthroughs in the field.