Category Archives: South-East Asia IP Basics for SMEs

South-East Asia IPR Basics Series: Patents in the Philippines

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In our newest South-East Asia IPR Basics series, we take a look at IPR issues in the Philippines. In the coming weeks, stay on the lookout for additional articles as well as our new podcast Espresso IP, set to be released shortly.

The Philippines is a thriving market and a hub for EU-Asian trade. In particular, machinery and electronics are Philippine trade staples. However, enforcement problems linger in this island nation and SMEs would do well to use patents to protect their IP.

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South-East Asia IPR Basics Series: Using Customs Controls In Vietnam

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dreamstime_m_24720610Our final article for the Vietnam series covers how SMEs can work with Vietnamese authorities to use customs controls as an effective tool against infringement.

Customs can provide a last line of defence against infringement, stopping existing infringing goods from leaving or entering a country. This brief article gives an overview of Vietnam’s existing customs controls and gives some advice on how SMEs can work with the authorities to prevent the spread of infringing goods.

If, after reading you still feel all at sea, just get in touch with our experts and they’ll put you back on track!

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South-East Asia IPR Basics Series: Geographical Indications in Vietnam

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Photo Andrea Parrish GeyerGeographic Indications, or ‘GIs’ as they are generally known, are an important measure of protection for producers of distinctive, quality goods typically produced in their region and well known as being produced in that region.

These products, which draw their popularity not only from their original brand, but also the conditions, produce, and production techniques which have been associated with the region in which they are produced.

This article summarises the current state of GI protection in Vietnam, and how new GI regions can register their denominations of origin in the country.

As always, any questions which remain can be directed to our in house IP experts any time!

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South-East Asia IPR Basics Series: Trade Mark Protection in Vietnam

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brand-trademark-collageHere at the Helpdesk we always advise companies looking to enter new markets to initiate trade mark registration proceedings ASAP, once the decision is made to investigate a new potential market.

Trade mark protection is cheap, easy and painless if done right. Unfortunately, widespread bad faith registrations and ‘trade mark squatting’ practices in Southeast Asia can make for a far less comfortable experience for companies too slow on the uptake.

Today we discuss the peculiarities of Vietnamese trade mark protection and the registration and enforcement procedures which European SMEs can use to protect their brand and enforce their rights in Vietnam.

As always, our door is always open, and if you have questions about how best to protect your brand in Southeast Asia, just drop us an email today and we’ll get back to you within 3 working days!

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South-East Asia IPR Basics Series: Industrial Designs in Vietnam

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Having looked at Vietnamese patent law earlier this week, we thought we’d round off the week with a look at how industrial designs are protected in Vietnam.

Industrial designs are important to any manufacturer who relies on the physical appearance of their products to attract customers and entice potential buyers to choose their offering over the competition.

As such, features protectable as industrial designs can be used both purely as a form of aesthetic enticement, as well as a way of identifying your products, helping them stand out amongst a myriad of similar goods.

As always, if you have any questions, just ask!

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