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Firms To Watch: Intellectual property: local firms

Overseen by Nguyen Duc Thang and Nguyen Trong Tu in Hanoi, Investip is sought after for its patents expertise in the electronical, mechanical, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors.
Led by Nguyen Thi Nhat Nguyet in Ho Chi Minh City, KPMG Law in Vietnam has a comprehensive IP practice that can leverage its reputable corporate finance, tax and accounting departments to ensure an integrated service to clients seeking to protect and profit from their IP assets in Vietnam.

Intellectual property: local firms in Vietnam

Bross & Partners

Based in Hanoi, the IP group at Bross & Partners advises a broad range of brands and companies on all aspects of trademark law including applications, dispute resolution and addressing refusals, and also has notable expertise in handling trademark transactions. The team additionally has significant experience with copyright disputes. A well-established IP litigator, practice head Le Quang Vinh specialises in a wide range of contentious and non-contentious IP issues, including patents, designs, trademarks, copyright, plant varieties and domain names. The group also includes Dinh Phuong Thao who leads the firm’s international division and advises a diverse repertoire of clients on the protection of their IP rights, and Hoang Thi Nhan who also has a broad practice with notable expertise in trademarks.

Responsables de la pratique:

Le Quang Vinh


Autres avocats clés:

Dinh Phuong Thao; Hoang Thi Nhan; Nguyen Khanh Linh


Les références

‘Nguyen Khanh Linh promptly addresses the client’s urgent matters, ensuring swift and efficient resolution. This dedication to immediate attention highlights a commitment to client satisfaction and responsiveness, demonstrating professionalism and reliability in handling critical cross-border issues.’

Principaux clients

Masan


Vinamilk


Haribo


Trung Nguyen


Vinacafe Bien Hoa JSC


Minh Phu


Phuc Long Heritage


Wincommerce


Sconnect


BBQ Vietnam


Pho Thin


Binh Dien


LIVESPO


Cong Tri


Bim Group


Phương Linh


Meatlife


Hopo


ALS logistics


Hoa Phat


Principaux dossiers


  • Successfully advised Nguyen Trong Thin on an invalidation trial against trademark registration of “Pho Thin”.
  • Successfully advised Vinamilk on an opposition against a trademark in Turkey.
  • Successfully assisted Zeavion Holdings Pte. Ltd. in an opposition against a trademark in Cambodia.

IPMAX Law Firm

Boutique firm IPMAX Law Firm has expertise in all aspects of IP law, handling complex appeals, oppositions and cancellations at the Patent and Trademark office. With a diverse client base of domestic and international brands, the group has specialist knowledge in the protection of well-known and widely used trademarks in sectors such as consumer goods, foods and beverages, entertainment and banking. Operating out of both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, practice head Son Doan has expertise in both contentious and non-contentious IP matters such as securing protection and licensing, as well as the enforcement patents, trademarks, industrial designs and copyrights. In Ho Chi Minh City, Thao Nguyen leads the dispute resolution group and Nguyet Pham specialises in trademark, copyrights and domain names. Key figures in Hanoi include Duc Duong who is an expert in the enforcement of a broad range of IP rights and disputes, patent expert Tuan Trinh and Duong Nguyen.

Responsables de la pratique:

Son Doan


Autres avocats clés:

Thao Nguyen; Nguyet Pham; Duc Duong; Tuan Trinh; Duong Nguyen


Vision & Associates

Vision & Associates in Hanoi is ‘very responsive’ and proficient in every aspect of the protection of IP rights, and regularly advises clients on issues such as patents, designs, trademarks and copyrights. The group has considerable expertise in IP disputes, especially in patent and trademark litigation and prosecution. Patent and trademark attorney Pham Nghiem Xuan Bac has a broad practice with considerable skills in IP advisory, registrations and enforcement. Also a patent attorney, Nguyen Nguyet Dzung specialises in a broad range of IP issues in both Vietnam and abroad, and has expertise in industries such as chemistry, chemical engineering, life sciences, biotech and pharmacology. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, who has extensive experience with both patents and trademarks and is particularly knowledgeable in the registration, prosecution, enforcement and commercialisation of IP rights, is another key figure.

Responsables de la pratique:

Pham Nghiem Xuan Bac; Nguyen Nguyet Dzung; Nguyen Thi Thu Ha


Les références

‘The attorneys of Vision & Associates have been great to work with. They have provided excellent counsel and assistance.’

‘They have all been very responsive and provided excellent thoughtful counsel.’

Ageless IP Attorneys

Ageless IP Attorneys handles a broad range of mandates concerning trademarks, patents, domain name and copyright, with additional expertise in litigation and enforcement cases. IP consultant Nguyen Phuong Ha leads the team and assists foreign and domestic clients in establishing trademark rights. Other key contacts in the group include Nguyen Duc Xuan, who focuses on trade mark registration and enforcement matters, Pham Ngoc Thuy and Pham Thi Tuoi.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nguyen Phuong Ha


Autres avocats clés:

Nguyen Duc Xuan; Pham Ngoc Thuy; Pham Thi Tuoi


Les références

‘The team is responsive and provides high quality service.’

‘Professional and fast responses.’

ASL Law Firm

Largely based in Hanoi, ASL Law Firm handles a range of IP matters concerning patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyrights and domain names, in addition to issues relating to the enforcement and commercial exploitation of IP rights. The recent merger with independent boutique IP firm A&S Law adds considerable IP capabilities to the group. Key figures in the team include Pham Duy Khuong who is described as ‘an accomplished and established IP practitioner in Vietnam’, and Do Ba Thich who regularly assists domestic and foreign clients with registering their IP rights in Vietnam and internationally. Another notable practitioner is Nguyen Thu Hang, who leads the trademark department and advises a diverse group of brands on registering and protecting their IP rights in the international market.

Responsables de la pratique:

Pham Duy Khuong; Do Ba Thich; Nguyen Thu Hang; Nguyen Thi Nhu Phuong; Hoang Khac Vinh; Nguyen Tien Hoa; Cao Thi Kim Cuc


Les références

‘They are very thorough in their legal advice. They have a sound understanding of Vietnamese IP law and are proficient in dealing with the local authorities.’

‘Pham Duy Khuong is an accomplished and established IP practitioner in Vietnam, having a vast experience and knowledge in IP law. We were very impressed with his acumen and preparing IP strategy for our clients.’

Principaux clients

Da Nang Rubber JSC


Huynh Hoa Bread


Viettel Post Joint Stock Corporation


Golden Gate Group


DK Commodity Co., LTD


Bui Tran Logistic


Toan Phat Copper Tube Joint Stock Company


Golden Farm Co., LTD


Nha Trang Salanganes House Co., Ltd


Goldsun Food Joint Stock Company


Institute for Regional Research and Development


Elite Law Firm

Elite Law Firm handles a broad range of IP mandates, including the registration and enforcement of trademarks, patents and copyrights, with demonstrable experience in IP litigation. Managing partner Nguyen Tran Tuyen leads the team and maintains a track record in representing foreign and local companies in the protection and enforcement of IP rights in Vietnam. Other key contacts in the group include patents expert Nguyen Thanh Quang, Hoang Thanh Hong, who focuses on trademark and patent prosecution mandates, and Tran Thuy Linh, who manages the registration of trademarks and copyrights.


Responsables de la pratique:

Nguyen Tran Tuyen


Autres avocats clés:

Nguyen Thanh Quang; Hoang Thanh Hong; Tran Thuy Linh


Principaux clients

LG Household & Health Care Ltd.


Spruson & Ferguson (Hong Kong) Limited


Ownership (Greater China) Limited


YOU ME Patent & Law Firm


MUHANN Patent & Law Firm


M&K Holdings Inc.


IP-Wiz International Patent & Law Office


JIDAM IP Law Firm


Dahai International Patent & Law Firm


Deep & Far Attorneys-at-Law


Los & Stigter


Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia


Everyday Weekend Limited


Leadvisors Capital Group Joint Stock Company


Eunoia Art and Media Joint Stock Company