Intellectual Property News

  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 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. […]

On May 4th, 2024, the Government issued Decree No. 46/2024/ND-CP (“Decree 46”), which amends and supplements several articles of Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP dated August 29, 2013, concerning sanctioning administrative violations in the field of industrial property. Decree 46 takes effect […]

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, […]

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 […]

  Question: Dear lawyer, I have a question in the following issue, I would like to receive a lawyer’s advice! I sincerely thank you! What is commercial franchising and how to carry out commercial franchising activities?   Reply to consultant: […]

  Question: Dear lawyer, I have a question about the following issue, and I would like to receive legal advice. Thank you in advance! Which cases are not entitled to inheritance according to the provisions of the Civil Code 2015? […]

I. Unfair Competition on Industrial Property Rights 1.1 What is Unfair Competition? According to Clause 6, Article 3 of the 2018 Competition Law: Unfair competition is an act of an enterprise that is contrary to the principles of good faith, […]

1.What is a well-known trademark? 1.1. What is a trademark? According to the provisions of Clause 16, Article 4 of the Law on Intellectual Property 2005, amended and supplemented in 2009 and 2019, a trademark is a sign used to […]