Patent Registration Procedures in Vietnam

Patent Registration Procedures in Vietnam

Once a dispute arisen, without other evidences, the patent is the only and the most important proof to prove the ownership. Therefore, it is advised that filing a patent for an invention or a utility model shall be a prior prevention of an infringement.

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Property Liability of Husband and Wife in the Marriage Period

Property Liability of Husband and Wife in the Marriage Period

According to the laws of Vietnam, marriage relation is established between a man and a woman based on marriage conditions and registration. Marriage registration means establishment of legally valid marriage relation and is protected by State, binding the wife and the husband with certain liability – joint liability.

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How To Conduct Legal Due Diligence for M&A in Vietnam?

How To Conduct Legal Due Diligence for M&A in Vietnam?

Evaluate the factors related to the legal status and capacity of the target enterprise: Review the legitimacy of the establishment, operation, possession of enterprise; ensure that the enterprise is not subject to procedures for dissolution or bankruptcy and compliance with the law of the enterprise in the course of operation. The information to be checked includes: dossiers, certificate of enterprise establishment, operation licenses, practice certificates, professional liability insurance, company charter, agreement between the company owner on rights of shareholders, capital contributors, minutes of meetings, member/shareholder register, certificate of capital contribution.

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Sales and Purchase of Ocean Ships in Vietnam

Sales and Purchase of Ocean Ships in Vietnam

For long, maritime activities and carriage of goods by sea are important parts of the international economic life, supporting the import and export of goods, connecting Vietnam to the world commodities market and therefore playing as driving factors behind the development of maritime transportation field.

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Registering Copyright Services in Vietnam

Registering Copyright Services in Vietnam

Under Law on Intellectual Property of Vietnam, copyright means rights of an organization or individual to Work which such organization or individual created or owns. In addition, the subject matter of copyright shall comprise literary, artistic and scientific works; the subject matter of copyright related rights shall comprise performances, audio and visual fixation, broadcasts and satellite signals carrying coded programs.

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