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  The commercialization of agricultural innovations is driven by IP laws, with patents playing a central role in advancing agrifood technology. Cathy Li discusses the challenges of balancing biodiversity, food security and patent filings as farmers and seed companies face legal and […]

The question of whether artificial intelligence (AI) can be named as an inventor on patent applications is sparking legal debates around the globe and made its way into the discussions of AIPPI World Congress this year. The most notable case […]

Digital therapeutics (DTx) are evidence-based therapeutic interventions driven by software to prevent, manage, or treat a medical disorder or disease. The pressing question of whether there is a need for an international treaty, harmonization or national legislation to address the specific […]

Copyright holders are demanding the protection of their works against unauthorized training use by generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. But it’s not a straightforward topic, explained Ellen Keenan-O’Malley, a senior associate with EIP in London. Rights owners must understand whether the use is […]

At the AIPPI World Congress in Hangzhou, a panel highlighted the Lifestyle Equities v. Amazon case, a landmark moment in intellectual property enforcement within the digital economy. UK-based Lifestyle Equities sued Amazon for enabling U.S.-sourced Beverly Hills Polo Club products to reach UK consumers, […]

Chinese culture took centre stage October 20 at the end of day two of the AIPPI World Congress in Hangzhou, following a day of meetings, plenaries and study questions. Delegates were first treated to a sumptuous buffet on the Hangzhou International […]

The rapid growth of the Chinese economy has intensified parallel imports in China. When I started practicing as a trademark attorney in 2004, I received very few inquiries about parallel imports in China. But since 2009 or 2010, brand owners […]

The 2024 AIPPI World Congress, organized by the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property, is scheduled for October in Hangzhou. In preparation, a roadshow took place in Shenzhen on June 21, 2024, facilitated by Johnson Intellectual Property Agency […]

This article explores the practices surrounding divisional patent applications and double patenting in Vietnam, based on insights from WINCO LAW FIRM. Divisional Patent Applications A divisional application allows an applicant to divide a parent application into multiple, more specific applications. […]

When it comes to patent litigation in Vietnam, calculating and awarding damages is a critical process. This article provides an overview of how damages are determined, the statute of limitations, the absence of punitive damages, and the typical legal fees […]

WINCO Law Firm proudly participated in the 2024 INTA Annual Meeting held in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia. This year marked a significant milestone for us, as it was our first time hosting a booth at this prestigious event, […]

On January 18, the 15th National Assembly officially passed the amended Land Law. This law will come into effect from January 1, 2025 (except for some specific provisions). This is one of the pieces of information that is especially expected […]

1. Vietnam’s commitment to combating climate change: As we know and need to repeat: Carbon credits are a type of license or certificate that represent the reduction of emissions by one ton of CO2 or an equivalent amount of greenhouse […]

Currently, many countries around the world have committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to address climate change, and Vietnam is no exception. The Vietnamese government has set an important goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. On September 20, 2023, during […]

Despite the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and political conflicts in the Middle East region between Russia and Ukraine on the global economy in general and Vietnam in particular, in Vietnam, the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market continues to […]