What Are New Points of the Law on Intellectual Property 2022

The 2005 Law on Intellectual Property (IP) was amended and supplemented twice, in 2009 and 2019, to make it more practical and to address new concerns in the area of intellectual property as they arise. However, given the rapid development and international integration of this field, the requirement for updating this law continues to be raised so that domestic law is consistent with international law. The National Assembly, therefore, promulgated the Law amending and supplementing several sections of the IP Law (referred to as the Law on Amendments and Supplements) on June 16, 2022, which will officially take effect on January 01, 2023. The new law modifies more than 100 articles of the IP Law and focuses on 7 major policy groups.

What Are New Points of the Law Amending and Supplementing The Law on Intellectual Property?

First, the IP Law updates, corrects and perfects the interpretation of terms so that they are coherent and consistent. Any statute will contain provisions defining the technical terms of the area covered. However, in the process of linking terms and regulations, inconsistencies or misunderstandings still occur, hence amendments and supplements are necessary. Specifically, some concepts in Article 4 of the IP Law such as: derivative works; published work, audio and visual fixation; reproduction; broadcasting; industrial design; integrated trademarks; well known mark; geographical indication are explained and clarified. The terms can be seen as the basis for defining and applying legal provisions related to the claims arising around it, such as copyright for derivative works or industrial property rights for geographical indications. The terms under the Law on Amendments and Supplements are not completely renewed but simply inherited and perfected from the old law, then it is reasonably possible to adapt and apply.

Second, the Law on Amendments and Supplements provides more specific provisions on copyright and related rights in Vietnam; extending the term of protection; at the same time, there is a change in the assignment or transfer of these rights. In addition to works that are protected for the life of an author, cinematographic, photographic, theatrical, and applied art works, anonymous works published for the first time, have their protection term extended from 50 years to 75 years. It can be remarked that copyright protection in Vietnam is becoming more and more important and stricter. The biggest change is that the Law on Amendments and Supplements allows the author to transfer one more moral right. Pursuant to Article 41 of the 2005 IP Law amended and supplemented in 2009 and 2019, the author may only transfer some or all of the property rights and the only moral right which is to publish the work. Until the Law on Amendments and Supplements in 2022, Article 19 allows “authors have the right to transfer the right to use the right to give titles to their works”. Besides, the previous provision in Article 47: ” Authors shall not be permitted to license the moral rights stipulated in article 19 of this Law, except for the right of publication…” is amended to “ Authors shall not be permitted to license the moral rights according to clause 2 and 4, Article 19 of this Law…”. This change means that the author is allowed to transfer two moral rights: the right to publish the work and the right to give title the work. From there, the owner who are transferred these rights can completely name or change the name, which absolutely does not affect the legitimate rights of the author.

Third, the Law on Amendments and Supplements in 2022 clarifies acts of infringing upon copyright and related rights. Article 28 stipulates the act of copyright infringement in Vietnam initially has 16 clauses, then it is condensed and concise into 8 clauses but still full and covers the content. For example, Clause 1 “appropriating copyright in literary, artistic or scientific works”, Clause 2 “impersonating an author”, Clause 3 “Publishing and distributing works without the author’s permission”, … are all included in Clauses 1 and 2 of the new law as “infringement on the moral rights and property rights of the author”. In addition, the clauses of Article 35 on related rights infringement are supplemented and explained. Both Article 28 and Article 35 add Clause 11 on the act of “failure to perform or incomplete implementation of regulations to be exempted from liability of the intermediary service provider”. Technological technology and the Internet have developed strongly, leading to the formation of intermediary service providers. The regulations about “enterprise providing intermediary services” have first appeared in the IP Law, demonstrating the development and completion of the law in order to promptly adjust new problems. For exceptions that do not infringe copyright, according to the Law on Amendments and Supplements, when using a published work, one does not have to ask for permission or pay royalties, but he/she must provide information about the author’s name and the source and origin of the work. This change is to ensure copyright for that work, to avoid misunderstanding that the user is the author of the work.

Fourth, the procedure for registration of copyright, related rights and industrial property rights in Vietnam have become simpler and more streamlined. If the unmodified Law only stipulates that the application is filed directly or through a legal IP representative in Vietnam, the application for establishment of rights can be filed in the form of a written document in paper form (submitted in person) or electronically under the online application system after the law is amended. The new regulation represents an update in line with the development of the information technology level of the digital age. This creates favorable conditions for subjects to easily submit registration IP applications in Vietnam, especially those with geographical distances without authorizing other organizations and individuals to apply. At the same time, it also helps reduce the resources required to receive applications directly.

Fifth, the use of the National Flag, National Emblem and National Anthem is regulated for the first time in the Intellectual Property Law. Specifically, “Organizations and individuals exercising intellectual property rights related to the National Flag, National Emblem and National Anthem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam must not prevent or obstruct the dissemination and use of the National flag, National Emblem, National Anthem” (added to Article 7.2). Thus, the dissemination and use of the National Flag, National Emblem, and National Anthem is allowed without being prevented or obstructed by any organization or individual if the purpose of such use does not violate the law and not against social morality.

In conclusion, the Law amending and supplementing the IP Law 2005 has updated more than 100 provisions to be consistent with the country’s socio-economic, scientific and technological development orientations and international treaties to which Vietnam is a member. For the Law to amend and supplement to achieve good results when it comes to implementation, competent state agencies should soon issue detailed guiding regulations, focus on organizing the implementation of the Law and ensuring the following regulations. the provisions of the Law come to life. The success of the Amended Law of Intellectual Property Law in Vietnam will make an important contribution to the sustainable development of the field of intellectual property rights in Vietnam.

Source: ANTLawyres: https://antlawyers.vn/library/what-are-new-points-of-the-law-on-intellectual-property-2022.html

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Patent Registration under PCT Procedure in Vietnam

Patent Registration under PCT Procedure

Vietnam joined in Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) on March 10th 1993 and originations, individuals can register international patent as provided in PCT by filling registration application at National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam (NOIP). NOIP has responsibility to examine and handle the application as provided in PCT.

File PCT Patent Application in Vietnam

With highly professional staff and great experience in IP aspect in Vietnam, ANT Lawyers would like to support you in filling international patent under PCT procedure in Vietnam:

Required Document

-03 English written declaration for registration PCT application originating in Vietnam;

-02 Written descriptions including images or drawings (if any) ;

-02 written request of invention protection;

-01 Original Power of Attorney;

-Other related document (if only).

-International Patent registration originating in Vietnam under PCT

Receipt of applications:A registration application of an invention shall be filed in Vietnam, including protection claims in any of the Member Countries of the PCT Treaty (hereinafter referred to as the PCT application originating from Vietnam). The application shall be submitted directly or by mail to the NOIP or the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization (hereinafter referred to as the International Bureau)

The international search process: This process shall be conducted at competent authorities (National or regional patent office that meets the requirements set by PCT and be designated by PCT General Assembly). National patent office with PCT application originating in Vietnam is: Intellectual Property office of Australia, Austria, the Russian Federation, Sweden, Korea and the European Patent Office.

Publication of the international application: PCT application originating in Vietnam shall be posted at PCT Gazette.

The international preliminary examination: Conducted by the international preliminary examining authority as provided in PCT. The purpose of examination is to give a preliminary and non – binding opinion whether the invention in the application meets the requirement protection or not. Examining authority shall make a preliminary examining report and send to International Bureau.

National or regional phase: international application shall be examined form and content as regulation of normal patent registration in each nation.

Note:

Applicants must specify which countries they want the international application to take effect.

Each international application is subject to international search to find out the relevant technical status known to provide preliminary and non-compulsory claims on inventions that require novelty, creativity and usefulness. Therefore, the Contracting Party designated for patent protection is entitled to apply the standards of an invention under its domestic law in relation to the known state of the art and other conditions of competence. Patent shall be decided whether to be accepted for the protection based on the application.

If you are looking for experienced IP services in Vietnam to help you with your PCT Patent Application in Vietnam, you should visit ANTLawyers. Our Patent attorneys have experience with the PCT Patent process and will work closely with you as you apply for your PCT in Vietnam.

Source ANTLawyers: https://antlawyers.vn/legal-service/intellectual-property/patent-registration-under-pct-procedure.html

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Legal Framework for Fintech in Vietnam

 What Are Legal Framework for Fintech in Vietnam?

The 4.0 industrial revolution along with the explosion of the Internet has created the basis for the forward leap in all fields of life. The financial sector is not an exception and is directly affected by science and technology.  In addition to traditional finance, a new type of finance has been formed with superior characteristics which are appropriate for the current situation and actual needs, which is Fintech – Financial Technology. Despite the advantages of Fintech, the process of operating it faces certain difficulties including the legal challenges.

 

Fintech Lawyers in Vietnam

Fintech may utilize technologies being big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, biometrics and blockchain… There is no comprehensive legal framework for such at the present in Vietnam. Hence, regulations on science, technology, information technology and intellectual property can be applied depending on the nature of the matters including Law on Intellectual Property, Law on Information Technology, Law on High Technology, Law on Science and Technology, Law on Cyberinformation Security and Cybersecurity Law. These regulations partly facilitate the research, development and application of technological innovation together with ensuring the protection of databases and related intellectual property.

In particular, digital payment is a big part of Fintech. This sector is governed by Law on Credit Institutions, and regulations on non-cash payments, intermediary payment services. The Prime Minister also issued Decision 316 since March 9, 2021, allowing the use of mobile money to pay for goods and services of small value. This is the legal basis for the establishment of Fintech companies providing digital payment services and for the use of this method by customers. Fintech application also extend to Peer to Peer lending, asset management, and crypto currencies which are not yet clearly regulated in Vietnam.

Because of the importance of making legal regulations governing Fintech, Official Dispatch No. 2433/VPCP-KTTH dated August 31, 2021 of the Government Office directed: “The State Bank of Vietnam chairs and coordinates with relevant agencies to continue studying and concretizing regulations on the pilot mechanism of P2P lending in the process of developing and finalizing the draft Decree on a controlled trial mechanism. Control (Regulatory Sandbox) financial technology activities in the banking sector, report to competent authorities for consideration and decision in accordance with the provisions of the Law on Promulgation of Legal Documents”. On September 6^th, 2021, the Government issued Resolution No. 100/NQ-CP approving the proposal to formulate a Decree on a mechanism for controlled testing of Fintech activities in the field of the banking sector. In April 2022, after the research process, the State Bank of Vietnam published the Draft Decree on the controlled trial mechanism for Fintech activities in the banking sector. This draft is still at the stage of seeking public comment and has not been approved. The formation of the draft marks a new step in Vietnam’s legal framework for Fintech, laying a solid foundation for the later birth of the Decree.

In case the Draft is approved, the Government will officially issue the Decree on Controlled Trial Mechanism for Fintech in the banking sector. This Decree will serve as a basis for credit institutions and financial technology companies to test Fintech technology in their operations to a controlled extent. They can assess the effectiveness and possible risks when using Fintech solutions. Based on the results of the experiment, the legislature can identify issues that need to be corrected by legislation to promulgate legal documents regulating Fintech in the banking sector. If so, banking will be a pioneering field, leading to the formation of Fintech regulations in other fields.

In the face of the strong and rapid development of internet and its application, it is natural to have a separate legal framework for Fintech in Vietnam in the future. Fintech lawyers in Vietnam whom are interested in Fintech could also take part in the process of making the contribution through the comments on draft law drawing from the practical cases advising the clients. It is obvious that, some of the biggest companies in the word are in the technology industry. Among them, Fintech is the fastest growing start-up. The sooner legal framework on Fintech can be issued, the better for Vietnam to snap up opportunities to attract investment and catch up with the world.

Our Fintech, banking lawyers at ANT Lawyers - a Law firm in Vietnam will always follow up with development of legal framework in Fintech in Vietnam to provide update to clients.

Source ANTLawyers: https://antlawyers.vn/library/legal-framework-for-fintech-in-vietnam.html

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Second Review Of Application Of Anti-Dumping Measures Of Some Aluminum Products from China

On June 10, 2022, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 1149/QD-BCT on the second review of the application of anti-dumping measures for a number of aluminum products originating from the People’s Republic of China (case code AR02.AR05).

 

Anti-dumping law firm in Vietnam

The above decision requires a review of the application of anti-dumping measures to certain aluminum, alloy or non-alloy products, in the form of bars, rods and shapes, extruded, whether or not treated surface treatment, whether or not further processed, imported into Vietnam and classified under HS code: 7604.10.10; 7604.10.90, 7604.21.90, 7604.29.10, 7604.29.90.

To ensure the interests of all organizations and individuals involved in the case, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam recommends that relevant organizations and individuals do the followings: register as a related party in the review case to access publicly circulated information during the review process; submit comments, information and evidences related to the content of the review; cooperate with the investigating agency in the investigation and review process.

The conduct of procedures related to the review process must not interfere with the application of anti-dumping measures in force.

If Client needs any more information or request for legal advice or potential dispute regarding trade remedies measures including, anti-dumping, countervailing duty and safeguard measures or international trade dispute matters, our international trade lawyers, countervailing duty lawyers in Vietnam and antitrust lawyers in Vietnam at ANT Lawyers could be of help.

 

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New Regulations of Intellectual Property Law in 2022

Intellectual property is currently playing a very important role in Vietnam and other countries around the world. With the participation in Trade Agreements and market expansion, the regulations on intellectual property have had many positive changes towards the protection and promotion of intellectual property rights and in line with the general trend of countries.

 

Intellectual property rights in Vietnam

Intellectual property rights are the rights of organizations or individuals to trademarks, inventions, designs or other forms of creation. Currently, intellectual property rights are recognized as an asset class, which can constitute corporate assets. Popular groups of intellectual property today include: (i) Copyright; (ii) Inventions; (iii) Industrial design; (iv) Trademarks. These are objects created by thinking, mental labor, cognitive activities of people and protected by law.

Currently, intellectual property rights are governed by the 2005 Intellectual Property Law, which was amended and supplemented in 2009, and 2019. These are efforts in changing Vietnam’s legal system in raise awareness and perfect the legal system on intellectual property of Vietnam. Up to now, the Intellectual Property Law has created a legal corridor for organizations and individuals to establish and protect intellectual property rights, contributing to encouraging creative activities, and enhancing the value of intellectual property, wisdom. However, after 17 years since its promulgation, the Law on Intellectual Property has also arisen problems, inadequacies and incompatibility to ensure the implementation of commitments on intellectual property in trade agreements to which Vietnam is a member.

To implement the above guidelines and policies, the National Office of Intellectual has coordinated with relevant agencies to change and supplement regulations on intellectual property accordingly. Accordingly, the content of amendments to the Intellectual Property Law focuses on importnt groups of policies with about 100 amended and supplemented articles. Therefore, obstacles and inadequacies such as regulations on licensing of patents, industrial designs, layout designs and plant varieties are the result of scientific and technological tasks using the state budget; regulations relating to procedures for registration and establishment of intellectual property rights and validity of protection titles; regulations on security control for inventions before registration abroad; on compensation to patent owners for delays in marketing authorization of pharmaceutical products; on sound trademark protection; on geographical indication management; on liability for copyright and related rights for enterprises providing intermediary services.

In addition to the Draft of Intellectual Property Law, the Draft Circular is also proposed to stipulate economic – technical norms for a number of public services funded by the state budget, including training and retraining services on Intellectual Property, the service of confirming the validity of international registration of trademarks protected in Vietnam.

Moreover, the National Office of Intellectual also implemented the reform and modernization of the information technology system, reducing the burden of administrative procedures, internal processes to handle administrative procedures; actively review and evaluate administrative procedures and develop a plan for decentralization and simplification of administrative procedures in the field of intellectual property; organize the collection of fees and charges via commercial bank accounts and issue receipts of electronic fees and charges. In addition, the information synchronization for the Government’s National Public Service Portal is also interested in development.

The new Draft Law on Intellectual Property has many additions and adjustments in accordance with practical requirements and is expected to take effect, which will help solve problems that still exist. However, in order to ensure that the enforcement of intellectual property rights is effective and meets the set requirements, businesses need to pay attention and comply well with legal regulations.

If the client needs any other information or requires for further advice, our IP attorney in Vietnam at ANT Lawyers, the IP agent in Vietnam will be available for service.

 

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Marriage and Family Dispute Law Firm in Vietnam

Marriage and family matters are of importance to each individual. Decision on such will impact their life for a long period of time. Marriage and family dispute lawyers in Vietnam could help clients make right decisions and provide services required. At ANT Lawyers, a law firm in Vietnam with offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, we assist clients on:

 

 Marriage and Family Dispute Law Firm in Vietnam

-Consulting the general provisions of the Law on Marriage and Family in Vietnam;

-Reviewing and drafting prenuptial agreement;

-Advising on marriage with foreigners; 

-Advising on divorce involving foreigners;

-Consulting on division of property, children in divorce;

-Consulting on lawsuit to protect interests;

-Lawyers representing and protecting the clients at competent authorities;

-Consulting on child adoption procedures.

ANT Lawyers - a Marriage and Family Dispute Law Firm in Vietnam with international standard, local expertise and strong international network. We focus on customers’ needs and provide clients with a high quality legal advice and services. For advice or service request, please contact us via email ant@antlawyers.vn, or call us +84 24 730 86 529.

 

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Requirement on Sending Notices in Arbitration Proceedings in Vietnam

What are Requirement on Sending Notices in Arbitration Proceedings in Vietnam?

Dispute resolution methods are litigation, negotiation, mediation and arbitration. Handing disputes requires litigation law firm with dispute lawyers in Vietnam having experience and knowledge to provide resolutions to complex cross-border issues, commercial and civil disputes.

 

Arbitration Lawyers in Vietnam

According to Article 12 of Vietnam Law on Commercial Arbitration, unless otherwise agreed by the parties or provided by the arbitration center’s rules of proceedings, the mode and order of sending notices in arbitral proceedings for dispute are specified as follows:

Each party’s written explanations, correspondence papers and other documents shall be sent to the arbitration center or arbitration council in sufficient copies so that every member of the arbitration council and the other party has one copy, and one copy is filed at the arbitration center;

Notices and documents to be sent by the arbitration center or arbitration council to the parties shall be sent to the addresses or to their representatives at the correct addresses notified by the parties;

Notices and documents may be sent by the arbitration center or arbitration council directly, in registered or ordinary mails, by fax. telex, telegram, email, or other modes which acknowledge such sending;

Notices and documents sent by the arbitration center or arbitration council will be regarded as having been received on the date the parties or their representatives receive them or if such notices and documents have been sent to addresses or to their representatives at correct address notified by the parties;

The time limit for receiving notices and documents shall be counted from the date following the date such notices and documents are regarded as having been received. If the following date falls on a holiday or day off under regulations of the country or territory in which the notices and documents have been received. This time limit shall be counted from the subsequent first working day. If the last day of this time limit falls on a holiday or day off under regulations of such country or territory, the time of expiration is the end of the subsequent first working day.

Arbitration lawyers in Vietnam at ANT Lawyers - a Law firm in Vietnam with accreditation in national and international arbitration practice could help providing legal advice in disputed matters, and guide the clients throughout the process. The arbitration lawyers could also advise the clients on various matters from choice of arbitrator, choice of arbitration rules, ad-hoc or institutional arbitration, place of arbitration, enforcement of arbitral award.

 

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Notice of Decision on Anti-dumping Measures for Some MSG products

On April 6^th,  2022, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 640/QD-BCT on the results of the first review of the application of anti-dumping measures on some MSG products from the Republic of Indonesia and People’s Republic of China (Case No. AR01.AD09).

 

        Notice of Decision on Anti-dumping Measures for Some MSG products

Name of product: MSG products (also known as MSG, Monosodium Glutamate, MSG, Monosodium glutamate, Monosodium L-glutamate, Sodium glutamate, Sodium salt of glutamic acid).  MSG products holds HS code: 2922.42.20

Main of usage: Use in food processing and cooking: MSG is directly used by consumers in food processing; Used as raw materials to produce other condiment products such as powder/granule seasoning, soup powder; Used as raw materials to produce ready-to-eat food products.

The Anti-dumping level ranges from 3.445.645 VND/ton to 6.385.289 VND/ton depending on origins from Indonesia or China.

However, the Ministry of Industry and Trade may amend and supplement the list of HS codes of goods subject to anti-dumping tax to match the description of the investigated goods and other changes (if any).

Anti-dumpling Tax would be applied from April 11^th, 2022.

If Client needs any more information or request for legal advice or potential dispute regarding trade remedies measures including, anti-dumping, countervailing duty and safeguard measures or international trade dispute matters, our competition, anti-dumping, and countervailing duty lawyers in Vietnam of International trade and tax practice at ANT Lawyers, a law firm in Vietnam always follow up anti-dumping cases and its development to update clients on regular basis.

 

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Conditions for Foreigners When Buying Houses in Vietnam

With open-door policies and a stable socio-economic situation, Vietnam is one of the countries with great attraction to foreign investors. There are many foreign individuals and organizations come to Vietnam to live and work and a number of foreigners or foreign organizations wish to buy houses or apartments. Many real estate developers also wish to expand the customers base through selling houses and apartments to foreigners in Vietnam.

Real Estate Dispute Law Firm in Vietnam

However, according to current law, foreigners or foreign organizations can buy houses and apartment in Vietnam; and real estate developers could sell houses and apartments in Vietnam but must meet some conditions.

First of all, to be able to buy a house in Vietnam, foreign individuals and organizations must be one of the subjects that can own houses in Vietnam. Specifically, foreign organizations and individuals that are allowed to own houses in Vietnam include: (i) foreign organizations and individuals investing in housing construction under projects in Vietnam; (ii) foreign-invested enterprises, branches, representative offices of foreign enterprises, foreign investment funds and foreign bank branches operating in Vietnam; (iii) foreigners whom are allowed to enter Vietnam. Accordingly, to be able to buy a house in Vietnam, these subjects must prove that they fully meet the conditions prescribed by law.

Specifically, foreign organizations and individuals investing in housing construction under projects in Vietnam must have an Investment Certificate and have houses built in the project according to regulations. For foreign organizations, they must set up company in Vietnam, have an investment certificate or a document related to being allowed to operate in Vietnam, issued by a competent Vietnamese state agency. Foreign individuals must be subject to permission to enter Vietnam and not be entitled to diplomatic and consular privileges and immunities.

Besides, depending on each different object, the documents proving the object and conditions for owning a house in Vietnam vary. For a foreign individual, s/he must have a valid passport with an entry verification stamp of the exit and entry management agency of Vietnam and not be eligible for special privileges and immunities. On the other hand, for foreign organizations, they must be eligible to own houses and have an Investment Registration Certificate or a document authorized by a competent Vietnamese agency to operate in Vietnam. In addition, these individuals and organizations should note that these documents must be valid at the time of signing the housing transactions.

Therefore, if organizations and individuals meet the above conditions, foreign individuals and organizations can purchase houses in Vietnam. However, it should be noted that foreign individuals can only own houses in Vietnam in the form of apartments or separate houses in an investment project to build commercial housing.

In addition, foreigners are also not allowed to purchase houses in areas that are subject of national defense and security under Vietnamese law. Further, foreign organizations and individuals are also limited in the number of ownership. Accordingly, foreign organizations and individuals are only allowed to own no more than 30% of the total number of apartments in an apartment building, and no more than 10% for an individual housing project of less than 2,500 units.

In general, purchasing houses for foreign individuals and organizations are subject to complicated legal conditions. Therefore, in order to ensure that the purchase of housing in Vietnam is in accordance with the regulations and to limit the risks arising, relevant individuals and organizations need to learn and seek legal advice and support from real estate dispute law firm in Vietnam

 

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Telecommunications, Media & Technology (TMT) Services in Vietnam

ANT Lawyers assist clients to operate with compliance or look for opportunities to enter the market. In Telecommunications, Media & Technology (TMT) practice, our lawyers assist clients in commercial matters, corporate M&A and other transactions, regulatory issues, system integration, software development and licensing, IT services including outsourcing, software & technology agreements, data protection, intellectual property, disputes resolutions.

 Telecommunications, Media & Technology Services in Vietnam

Our customers include telecom network operators and service providers, producers, software and hardware technology companies, outsourcing companies and e-commerce companies, internet companies, media and entertainment companies.

Some highlight matters include:

KDDI, a Japan telecom company, which we assist on various ongoing matters in Vietnam.

SECUREMETRIC, a Malaysian company providing digital security solutions in Vietnam, which we assist the Malaysian holding company to be listed on the Bursa Securities, advised the procedures for the local entity to be complied, conducted licensing procedures on behalf of the Client and drafted share purchase agreement for execution and carried out the process to change the ERC, IRC of the company in Vietnam under the name of the new owner with strict requirement to meet deadline for listing;

VIETFIBER, a foreign owned company with investors from Turkey manufacturing telecom equipment in Long An City, Vietnam, which we reviewed the shareholder agreements, Share Purchase Agreement, and advised procedures to complete the transfer of capital contribution from current shareholder to new investor and register with authority in Vietnam;

An Eastern European Technology company, which we advised telecommunications, media intellectual property laws on Personal Data Protection, Data Localization, and Copyrights infringement matters for their project to deliver service in Vietnam and online mobile stores in launching a personal content feed offering to users with a personalized news feed, with news items linking to a news story available on a third-party website, as well as a headline and small fragment of a news story and an accompanying image, embedded videos, the video content itself hosted on a third party website.

A Chinese Entertainment company, which we advised the client on the legal risks and compliance plan to launch a music application, an online music software providing functions of singing, recording, and uploading the songs etc, along with intelligent scoring, professional mixing, online interaction and social sharing. The advice cover areas of intellectual property permissions (including complete audio, words, music, accompaniment, music clips, etc.) on UGC (User-generated Content) or PGC (Professionally-generated Content), User License Agreement, the copyright and related rights collective management organization system including: The Vietnam Literary Copyright Center (VLCC); The Recording Industry Association of Vietnam (RIAV); The Vietnam Center for Protection of Music Copyright (VCPMC) and The Vietnam Reproduction Rights Organization (VIETPRO) whom exercise copyright licensing service, collect and distribute of royalties to the authors and rights holders whom authorized to them.

ANT Lawyers - a Law firm for TMT in Vietnam with international standard, local expertise and strong international network. We focus on customers’ needs and provide clients with a high quality legal advice and services. For advice or serive request, please contact us via email ant@antlawyers.vn, or call us +84 24 730 86 529

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