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Extension of the Period for Final Review of the Application of Anti-dumping Measures to H-shaped Steel Products from China On July 12, 2022, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 1377/QD-BCT for extension of the period for final review of the application of anti-dumping measures to some H-shaped steel products originating from the People’s Republic of China (case ER01, AD03). Extension of the period for final review of the application of anti-dumping measures to H-shaped steel products from China   According to the current Law on Foreign Trade Management, the time limit for the final review of the application of anti-dumping measures shall not exceed 9 months from the date of issuance of the review decision under Decision No. 2301/QD-BCT for final review of the application of anti-dumping measures to some H-shaped steel products originating from the People’s Republic of China (case ER01, AD03) issued on October 13, 2021. The decision to extend the period fo...

Before a new design is launched, or sold in a new country, client company needs to ensure the Intellectual Property protection of industrial design.   Industrial Design Consultant in Vietnam We are an  industrial design consultant in Vietnam  with lawyers with qualification and experience to assist client from application, protection, and dispute handling process. ANT Lawyers IP Practice offers industrial design services as following: -Look-up, assess and consult possibilities to  register industrial design in Vietnam  and abroad; -Represent clients in applying for certificates of industrial design, record modification, extend degree of industrial protection in Vietnam and abroad; -Evaluate the effectiveness of the certificate of industrial design registration and the possibility of industrial design rights violation; -Implement of the protected industrial design rights: investigate, monitor, negotiate, seek arbitration or initiate a lawsuit o...

When foreign investors invest in Vietnam, they could  establish company in Vietnam . Foreign investors have the right to choose the appropriate forms of enterprise such as a limited liability company, joint stock company, etc. with specific steps are as follows: How to establish company in Vietnam? Step 1: Register the investment project Investors submit an investment project registration file to the Business Registration office of the province or city or the management board of an industrial zone, an export processing zone or a high-tech zone for the approval of an investment project during the period within 15 days (without time for clarification). Step 2: Apply for Certificate of investment registration After approval of the investment project, investors submit a valid record to the Department of Planning and Investment within 10 days to apply for a business registration certificate. Step 3: Apply for the certificate of business registration After obtaining th...

How to Obtain Business Registration Certificate in Vietnam? Every organization and individual wishing to  set up a foreign owned company in Vietnam  shall need to meet some specifics conditions as promulgated under the Law on Investment and Law on Enterprise. In specific areas being considered as conditional investment, the investor shall also need to consult with the law governing the area of investment. Once the investment registration certificate is completed, the investor has the obligation to apply for enterprise registration. Business Registration Certificate in Vietnam The procedure to register for a certificate of enterprise registration of a  joint stock company  or limited liability with two or more members are herein mentioned: Dossiers: i) Application form for enterprise registration ii) The company’s charter. iii) A list of founding shareholders and shareholders being foreign investors/ a list of capital contribution members. iv) Valid co...

Procedures for Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Vietnam In the era of globalization, cooperation between countries have been established in many aspects and fields. Especially in the judicial field,  the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards  are important procedure in order to facilitate law enforcement between countries and protect the legitimate interests of the litigants. Arbitral Award Enforcement Law Firm in Vietnam The recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Vietnam is a specific procedure. Accordingly, the court will be the authority to conduct the review to recognize the validity of foreign arbitral awards to be enforced within the territory of Vietnam. When receiving a request for recognition of a foreign arbitral award, the court will consider and accept the settlement according to the prescribed principles. Specifically, Vietnamese courts only recognize and enforce foreign judgments in the following ...

What is the effect of an international patent application?   PCT National Phase Entry in Vietnam In general terms, your international patent application, provided that it complies with the minimum requirements for obtaining an international filing date, has the effect of a national patent application (and certain regional patent applications) in or for all PCT Contracting States. Moreover, if you comply with certain formal requirements set out in the Treaty and Regulations, which are binding on all of the PCT Contracting States, subsequent adaptation to varying national (or regional) formal requirements (and the cost associated therewith) will not be necessary.

Should IP holders handle with the infringement through litigation? How to handle effectively with infringement is a big concern of Intellectual Property (IP) holders. Should the IP holder file a lawsuit at Court? Is this way effective in Vietnam?  Should the IP enforcement law firm in Vietnam be helpful? This article will give you general information about handling of intellectual property disputes through legal action at court in Vietnam. IP Enforcement Law Firm in Vietnam Unlike many countries in the world, in case of infringement, most IP holders proceed with lawsuits in the courts (judicial authorities), while other administrative agencies only perform measures to ensure enforcement of judgments of the court. Protection of IP rights through the litigation has many advantages over administrative measures because it guarantees the enforcement and compensation from infringers. However, in our opinions, the practice of resolving IP rights disputes in courts is not as effect...