Danang cooperates with South Korea in building an intelligent transportation system

On October 28^th, Vice Chairman of Danang People's Committee had a meeting with Seoul Metro delegation, represented by Mr. Shim Seung Moo - Director of Seoul Metro International Relations Department.

At the meeting, the parties discuss about the program "Building Intelligent Traffic System" (ITS) in Danang, including the main contents such as: basic survey of the area where the project is supported; Reviewing and evaluating Danang plans and policies, development regimes; Analyze the appropriateness of the time as well as the project content and budget ....

Mr. Shim Seung Moo - Director of Seoul Metro's International Relations Department said: Using the ITS application to operate and manage the transportation system is a necessary job for Vietnam and Danang. If ITS is implemented in an integrated manner, traffic congestion during peak hours as well as traffic accident incidents in the area will be quickly resolved.

In the coming time, to deploy the ITS project, Seoul Metro will support Danang in installing infrastructure, equipment, violation monitoring systems (speeding, illegal parking), system of moving fee, parking management ... It is expected that the project will be implemented according the plan during 3 years: The first year of construction of architectural frames, the second year of organizing training and installation, the third year of operation.

On behalf of the representative of Danang city, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee-Mr. Dang Viet Dung, agreed and highly appreciated the proposals of the Seoul Metro mission in surveying and supporting Danang to build the ITS system. Especially in the context that Danang aims to build a smart city in the period of 2018-2025, with a vision to 2030.

South Korea is known as a country with IT industries in the world, including the electronics, telecommunications and transportation. Therefore, the application of information technology applications in parking, solving traffic congestion, traffic flow,... will be necessary conditions towards building a smart city in Danang in the future.

The Vice President assigned the Department of Transport and the Department of Planning and Investment to early develop a detailed plan of the project to submit to KOICA and competent agencies in Vietnam for consideration, and to build a roadmap to receive it. KOICA's non-refundable capital. Besides, the Vice Chairman expected the relevant units to coordinate to implement the project effectively.

With the goal of building a smart city in 2030, Danang wants to attract more investors from many different countries, to make investments in the field ofinformation technology in Danang, to achieve the goals to be the smart city set by the city in the future.

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What are the differences between Inc., Ltd., Co. and LLC?

When forming a business, you definitely want to make sure that you are forming it properly. The primary difference between the terms Inc., Ltd., Co., and LLC are that they can be divided into two categories: Limited Liability Companies and Corporations.

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Many people choose to form their small business as an LLC simply because it provides an extra layer of legal protection as far as protecting your personal assets go. This formation separates personal and company funds so that in the event of the company getting sued, only the funds from the business are up for grabs.

This is also an attractive formation because it is very flexible. A business of this type is owned by members and operated by either third-party managers or the members themselves. It’s a very popular formation, and it is said that about 75% of small businesses are formed under an LLC.

Corporations (Inc., Ltd., Co.)

The primary difference between this type of company is that it is owned by stockholders. There are directors or officers that are appointed and help manage the day-to-day nuances of operating a business.

The stakeholders appoint the directors, and then the directors are charged with finding other officers of the corporation that manage the various tasks of running a business. This type of set-up ensures that no single person has all of the say in your company.

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Hope this helps!

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How can I check if a domain name has been registered as a trademark or not?

As many of the answers have pointed out here, there are several online searches you can use. However, I would urge you to utilize the skills of a professional trademark attorney.

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I suggest this because there are many nuances to conducting a thorough trademark search. Conducting a search on your own is an option but you’d be surprised at how many people make mistakes throughout this process. In order to ensure that it’s a thorough search, you are better off relying on people who can ensure that the domain name has not already been registered. Keep in mind, not all protected trademarks may not appear in th TESS (Trademark Electronic Search System).

Ultimately, this could save you valuable time and money.

If you would like to be in touch with a trademark attorney in Vietnam, reach out to us at ANT Lawyers. We are the largest platform of freelance attorneys that offer quality legal help at an affordable rate.

Hope this helps!

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Should I copyright my book before sending it to publishing companies?

From a publisher’s perspective, stealing content would be bad for business. It’s their job to pay you for your work if they like it. To steal it and have someone else write it would just be a tedious ordeal that nobody would put time or effort into doing. It makes no financial sense for the publishing company to operate that way. It simply doesn’t happen.

Copyright in Vietnam 

With that said, it does sound like you need some more information about how to copyright your book. It’s true that once you’ve written something and attached your name to it, then technically it has a copyright already. However, the difference is that without a formal copyright, you will have a harder time in the event that someone ever does plagiarize your work and try to sell it as their own.

Hope this helps!

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Da Nang To Cooperate With the US Enterprises to Build an IT Center

On Oct 10^th, 2019 representatives of Da Nang city met the US business delegation including Hayward Quartz Technology Inc., Westcoast Precision, Inc., Majestic Beauty Supplies, Inc., Lee’s Sandwiches International, Inc., Hung Phat USA. These are businesses in the field of manufacturing, processing diamonds and gold, silver and gems; production and distribution of beauty accessories, cosmetics; manufacturing and producing metal and hardware, supplying customized high-quality spare parts and semiconductor devices for the medical and biotechnology equipment industry; Manufacturing and distributing semiconductor equipment in the United States, whom shown interest to set up business and expand operation to Vietnam.

Related post: Da Nang Hold Series of International Information Technology Activities

 Representatives of  US enterprises affirmed that Da Nang City is a potential destination for businesses in the High Technology and Information Technology. With the coordination, as well as the city’s incentives in the field of high technology and investment in Da Nang High-Tech Park, enterprises from the United States consider opportunities to invest in the high technology sector in Danang.

Da Nang city has many benefits that investors are interested in such as the safe and stable living environment, the young and highly qualified labours from more than 25 universities and colleges in the city, in addition the city is also a destination for many domestic and foreign investors in many different fields, which is an opportunity for investors to compete, distribute the productions.

Currently, in Da Nang, there are more than 60 investment projects of the US investors with the registered capital of nearly 6 million USD, including large projects such as the Sunshine Aerospace Components Plant Project in Da Nang high-tech park of Universal Alloy Corporation (USA) with total registered capital of USD 170 million; the factory of electronics and electronic equipment manufacturing and assembling project, total capital of USD 50 million, in Hoa Khanh Industry Zone Expansion invested by Key Tronic EMS Group. Besides there are many other projects being implemented and effective in the process of operation.

Da Nang City and investors from the United States hoped to achieve more business achievements in the future to help investors and the city achieve development goals in the future to welcome company to set up company, factory, and invest in Vietnam.

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When do I need to trademark my company?

This is not your question, exactly, but the most vital step is to do a comprehensive US trademark search before spending any money on marketing and merchandising. You do not want to waste time and money on a mark that is strikingly similar to another product or service.

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If that is not an issue, I recommend that you trademark your startup shortly after you incorporate. I suggest this for two reasons:

-First, if you’ve done a comprehensive trademark search (which you’ll do during the trademark filing process), you can find out if you’re actually infringing on another company’s mark. This will help to avoid significant time and legal fees in the future.

-Second, although you can claim ownership of your trademark without formally registering with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), your rights are limited to the geographic region where your trademark is used. So, by formally filing, you can have protection across the US.

I really do recommend working with an attorney familiar with the trademark process to help you through the process.

A trademark attorney can

-Complete a thorough trademark search

-Fill out the application

-Ensure that deadlines are met

-Guarantee that the process has been completed properly

Source: Raad Ahmed - Quora

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What do you have to do to establish trademark rights in the United States?

The most secure thing to do is to apply for a trademark.

You have to remember, your trademark is what sets you apart from your competitors and ends up being a valuable part of your brand. You should absolutely protect it.

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Of course, in the US, you don’t necessarily have to file for a trademark if you can prove that you’ve used it in the marketplace. However, it’s not always so simple to prove this, so your best option moving forward is to file for the application. There will be a review period and then you will be registered for 10 years. You’ll need to renew it after that.

A few things to keep in mind

-There are strict guidelines and deadlines with the registration process.

--The USPTO doesn’t give refunds if you make mistakes on the application.

Your best bet is to hire a skilled trademark attorney to help you through the process.

A trademark attorney can

-Complete a thorough trademark search

-Fill out the application

-Ensure that deadlines are met

-Guarantee that the process has been completed properly

Source: Raad Ahmed - Quora

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Can you resell patents? Is there a platform for this?

A patent is a business asset, just like machinery or great processes - therefore it can be sold. A patent is simply a legal document granted by the USPTO that grants ownership of an invention for a period of 20 years (in most cases). However, in order to actually profit from a brilliant idea in which you’ve patented you must either sell the patent, license the usage rights, or market/create the product yourself. With a creative idea and strong patent, that list definitely goes from easiest to most difficult.

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If you have full rights to patent and have made the decision to sell, there are a few ways to make this happen. Unfortunately, there is not some online exchange for this. However, you can still find the right person or company to sell your invention to. I recommend making direct contact with businesses that are in the same market and may be interested in your product. Additionally, you can attend trade shows to further network.

Sometimes it does take some money on the part of the patent holder in order to sell a patent. You may have some success buying ad space in industry magazines or trade publications to reach additional potential buyers. If all of these steps still don’t offer any leads, it may be necessary to use a broker to sell the patent. They will take a percentage of the total sale for their efforts.

Source: Raad Ahmed - Quora

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How long is a trademark good for?

In the US, a trademark can last indefinitely (which is different than the case of patents or copyrights). However, the catch is that the trademark must continue to be used to identify goods and services. Keep in mind, there is a federal term for trademarks which is ten years. You can continue to renew for ten year periods.

However, there’s a bit of a catch here. You must file an affidavit between the fifth and sixth year following trademark registration. This affidavit simply states that the trademark is still in use. Failure to file this document will lead to a cancellation. It’s up to the individual to remember to do this as there will be no reminders issued.

Related post: Can a trademark expire?

Your best bet is to have an attorney help you with this process. It can be timely and expensive to miss important deadlines.

Source: Raad Ahmed - Quora

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How does copyright work?

The law says that only the creator of a work, or his heirs, and no one else, has the right to make copies of it. Thus “copyright.”

The creator can lease out that right, give it away, whatever, but it’s his.

Copyright in Vietnam 

All the complications (and there are many) result from deciding who the creator is, what constitutes a copy, and how long copyright should last. Especially what constitutes a copy.

As for how it works in practice, copyright infringement — that is, making a copy without the creator’s permission — is a civil offense, not a criminal one. (What you do with the copies may well be criminal, though, since they’re stolen property.) That means that you won’t be arrested for copyright infringement, but you can be sued, and if you lose the suit you will be ordered to pay the creator everything you made off the infringement, plus any damages the creator can show to his own use of the property, plus (if the copyright was registered) punitive (punishment) damages.

Source: Quora 

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