Innovative ideas are valuable — but only when protected and strategically managed. Whether you’re a startup with a single invention or a global business overseeing a complex R&D pipeline, securing strong patent and utility model rights is essential to protect your competitive position and unlock commercial potential.
How we help
We work with inventors, companies, research institutions, and in-house counsels to identify protectable inventions, secure rights locally and internationally, and manage portfolios that align with long-term business goals. From drafting and filing to enforcement and portfolio strategy, we guide clients through every step of the innovative lifecycle. With deep knowledge of Vietnam’s IP system and global filing frameworks, our multidisciplinary team ensures that each application is not only technically sound, but commercially relevant and enforceable.
What we offer
- Advising on inventorship, ownership, and entitlement
- Conducting prior art searches and patentability assessments
- Drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent and utility model applications in Vietnam and internationally
- Providing freedom-to-operate (FTO) and infringement opinions
- Structuring, managing, and auditing patent portfolios
- Performing IP due diligence and audits for M&A, partnerships, and investment transactions
- Representing clients in opposition, invalidation, and appeal proceedings
- Advising on licensing, technology transfer, and commercialization strategies
- Enforcing and defending patents via administrative actions, litigation, and customs measures
- Conducting novelty reviews, monitoring disclosures, and landscape analysis
- Offering patent watching, renewal tracking, and competitive surveillance services
In today’s competitive market, design is more than aesthetics – it’s a commercial advantage. The shape, style, and visual appeal of a product can be the difference between market success and obscurity. That’s why protecting your designs is essential to securing brand distinctiveness, deterring imitation, and retaining market share.
How we help
We work with clients across sectors – from consumer goods and fashion to electronics and manufacturing — to secure industrial design rights that reflect both creativity and commercial goals. Our team assists with design registration, strategic filing programs, and enforcement actions to ensure your designs remain uniquely yours in a crowded market. Whether for local protection or global expansion, we provide legal clarity and practical guidance tailored to each product’s life cycle.
What we offer
- Advising on registrability and scope of protection for design elements
- Preparing and filing design applications in Vietnam and internationally
- Managing design portfolios across multiple jurisdictions
- Conducting novelty searches and clearance reviews
- Advising on design ownership, authorship, and entitlement
- Monitoring for infringements and conducting market surveillance
- Enforcing design rights through administrative actions, civil litigation, criminal prosecution, and customs intervention
- Representing clients in invalidation and cancellation proceedings
- Advising on licensing, assignment, and commercialization of design rights
- Integrating design protection into broader brand and product strategy
A strong brand is one of your most valuable business assets – but it only holds power when properly protected. In today’s dynamic and highly competitive markets, safeguarding your trademarks ensures your reputation, goodwill, and identity remain intact, distinctive, and enforceable.
How we help
We work with businesses of all sizes – from emerging startups to global corporations – to build, protect, and enforce trademarks across jurisdictions. Our team helps you navigate clearance, registration, enforcement, and portfolio management with precision and foresight. Whether you’re launching a brand or defending a legacy, we craft trademark strategies that are aligned with your commercial objectives.
What we offer
- Conducting clearance searches and risk assessments before use or registration
- Advising on brand strategy, naming, and registrability
- Preparing and filing national and international trademark applications (Madrid Protocol and direct filings)
- Managing global trademark portfolios and renewals
- Handling oppositions, cancellations, and appeals before IP authorities
- Advising on brand licensing, assignment, and commercialization
- Monitoring for infringement and market misuse
- Enforcing trademark rights through administrative actions, civil lawsuits, criminal prosecution, and customs seizures
- Representing clients in disputes involving domain names, counterfeit goods, and unfair competition
- Supporting well-known trademark recognition and protection claims
- Advising on brand audits, valuation, and brand protection strategy in M&A or franchising contexts
A product’s origin can be its greatest strength. Geographical Indications (GIs) preserve the identity, heritage, and reputation of regionally distinctive products – offering both legal protection and commercial advantage. For local producers and communities, GIs are a way to build brand equity and protect the integrity of traditional knowledge.
How we help
We work with producers, associations, government bodies, and exporters to register, manage, and enforce GIs in Vietnam and abroad. Our team provides tailored advice on protection strategies, legal frameworks, and practical enforcement tools – supporting both grassroots producers and public authorities in strengthening local industries through IP.
What we offer
- Advising on eligibility, distinctiveness, and scope of protection under GI law
- Preparing and filing GI registration applications in Vietnam and overseas
- Supporting the establishment and governance of producer associations or GI representative bodies
- Advising on compliance standards, technical specifications, and use regulations
- Managing GI portfolios and certification documentation
- Advising on the interplay between GIs, trademarks, and collective marks
- Monitoring and reporting misuse or misrepresentation of GI-protected products
- Enforcing GI rights through administrative actions, civil litigation, criminal prosecution, and customs measures
- Supporting government-led initiatives to promote, certify, and protect GI products
- Representing stakeholders in disputes and cancellation proceedings related to GI recognition
Creative works are the foundation of the modern economy – from literature, software, and designs to films, music, and digital content. Copyright protects the originality of expression, enabling creators and businesses to control, monetize, and defend their work across markets and platforms.
How we help
We advise artists, content creators, publishers, software developers, and businesses on securing, managing, and enforcing copyright and related rights in Vietnam and internationally. Whether protecting a single work or structuring a digital content portfolio, we provide practical legal guidance that enables innovation and safeguards creative value.
What we offer
- Advising on copyright ownership, authorship, and assignment
- Registering copyright and related rights with Vietnamese and international authorities
- Reviewing and drafting licensing, assignment, and distribution agreements
- Advising on digital content, software, audiovisual works, and emerging platforms (e.g., NFTs, AI-generated content)
- Managing copyright and neighboring rights portfolios
- Providing enforcement strategies for unauthorized use or piracy
- Representing clients in administrative actions, civil lawsuits, criminal cases, and customs seizures related to copyright infringement
- Advising on collective rights management and relationships with collecting societies
- Supporting copyright due diligence in publishing, M&A, and content investment deals
- Conducting audits and compliance reviews for media, tech, and education organizations
As data becomes a critical asset in the digital economy, managing personal information responsibly is not just a regulatory requirement – it’s a business imperative. Organizations must balance innovation with compliance to build trust and reduce risk in how they collect, use, and protect personal data.
How we help
We assist clients in navigating Vietnam’s evolving data protection landscape and aligning their operations with global privacy standards. Whether you’re developing a data-driven product, responding to a regulatory inquiry, or building internal compliance policies, we provide clear, practical guidance that keeps your business safe and accountable.
What we offer
- Advising on compliance with Vietnam’s Law on Cybersecurity, Decree on Personal Data Protection, and related regulations
- Assessing legal grounds for data collection, processing, storage, and transfer
- Drafting and reviewing privacy policies, data consent forms, and internal data governance protocols
- Conducting data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
- Advising on cross-border data transfers and international compliance (e.g., GDPR)
- Supporting incident response, data breaches, and regulatory inquiries
- Advising on employee and customer data management
- Drafting and negotiating data processing and sharing agreements
- Conducting internal audits, training, and risk assessments
- Representing clients before relevant authorities in administrative enforcement proceedings
Your domain name is your digital identity – the cornerstone of your brand’s presence online. In an era of e-commerce, content, and global visibility, securing and defending your domain is essential to brand integrity, trust, and competitiveness.
How we help
We assist clients in acquiring, managing, and protecting domain names as part of broader IP and brand strategies. Whether you’re launching a new brand, dealing with cybersquatting, or aligning global domains with trademarks, we deliver legal and strategic guidance that protects your online footprint.
What we offer
- Advising on domain name strategy and integration with trademark rights
- Securing and registering domain names in Vietnam (.vn) and globally (gTLDs and ccTLDs)
- Monitoring for domain misuse, typosquatting, and phishing risks
- Representing clients in domain name disputes (e.g., VNNIC, UDRP, URS proceedings)
- Advising on domain name recovery and takedown processes
- Managing domain portfolios for international brands and brand extensions
- Supporting domain transfers, licensing, and ownership changes
- Enforcing rights through legal action, including administrative measures and civil litigation
- Coordinating with internet service providers and registrars for resolution and compliance
- Integrating domain name protection into broader brand enforcement programs
Innovation in agriculture deserves the same legal protection as any other field of science. Plant Variety Protection (PVP) ensures that breeders, research institutions, and agribusinesses can safeguard their efforts to develop new, distinct, and high-performing plant varieties – promoting food security, sustainability, and rural development.
How we help
We assist domestic and international clients in registering and enforcing rights over new plant varieties in Vietnam. Our services cover every step from application preparation and regulatory compliance to commercialization support and legal enforcement – ensuring your biological innovations are protected and your rights are respected.
What we offer
- Advising on eligibility, distinctiveness, and registrability of new plant varieties
- Preparing and filing PVP applications under Vietnamese law
- Coordinating with the Department of Crop Production and relevant authorities
- Advising on technical documentation, DUS testing, and varietal descriptions
- Handling applications for PVP extension, renewal, and modification
- Advising on licensing, assignment, and technology transfer of plant varieties
- Monitoring for unauthorized propagation, distribution, or export of protected varieties
- Enforcing PVP rights through administrative actions, civil litigation, and criminal complaints
- Representing breeders and institutions in disputes or challenges over PVP rights
- Supporting regulatory compliance in seed certification, labeling, and market entry
In today’s knowledge-based economy, competitive advantage often lies in confidential know-how and business practices. Protecting trade secrets and maintaining fair competition is critical to long-term value, reputation, and internal trust.
How we help
We advise clients on building internal frameworks to protect trade secrets and act decisively when confidential information is misused. We also help businesses prevent and respond to acts of unfair competition – such as misleading marketing, unauthorized imitation, and employee poaching – using Vietnam’s legal tools and international best practices.
What we offer
- Advising on legal standards for trade secrets and unfair competition under Vietnamese law
- Drafting and reviewing NDAs, confidentiality, and non-compete agreements
- Structuring internal policies and protocols for trade secret protection and access control
- Conducting audits to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance
- Investigating suspected trade secret theft or breaches of confidential information
- Representing clients in enforcement actions — administrative, civil, and criminal
- Advising on deceptive marketing, lookalike packaging, and imitation of trade dress
- Assisting with disputes involving former employees, competitors, or partners
- Advising on crisis response, reputational risk, and interim remedies
- Coordinating cross-border enforcement in trade secret and unfair competition cases
Intellectual property is most powerful when it’s part of your business strategy. Whether you’re a startup building your first portfolio or an established enterprise managing IP across multiple jurisdictions, aligning IP with your growth objectives is key to maximizing value and mitigating risk.
How we help
We work closely with clients to assess, structure, and optimize their IP assets in line with commercial goals. From audits and lifecycle planning to competitive positioning and investment readiness, we provide actionable insights that turn intangible rights into strategic tools for growth, innovation, and monetization.
What we offer
- Conducting IP audits and mapping to assess strengths, risks, and market positioning
- Designing IP protection strategies that align with product development and expansion plans
- Managing IP portfolios across trademarks, patents, designs, and copyrights
- Advising on IP valuation, risk exposure, and commercialization opportunities
- Supporting IP due diligence for M&A, investment, joint ventures, and public offerings
- Developing lifecycle plans for acquisition, enforcement, and renewal of IP rights
- Advising on IP holding structures, tax efficiency, and corporate governance
- Assisting in rebranding, IP clean-up, and cross-jurisdictional consistency projects
- Providing strategic advisory for family businesses, research institutions, and tech startups
- Collaborating with clients’ legal, marketing, and R&D teams to embed IP into operations
Licensing and franchising unlock the commercial value of intellectual property – turning protected rights into revenue-generating assets. Whether scaling a business, entering new markets, or leveraging proprietary technologies, structured IP transactions require legal clarity and strategic foresight.
How we help
We support clients in structuring, negotiating, and managing licensing and franchising arrangements that align with their business models, regulatory obligations, and brand protection strategies. Our team ensures agreements are enforceable, compliant, and commercially sound – protecting both value and reputation across jurisdictions.
What we offer
- Advising on IP licensing structures for trademarks, patents, designs, software, and copyright
- Drafting and negotiating license agreements, franchise agreements, and co-branding deals
- Advising on compliance with Vietnam’s franchising registration requirements and disclosure obligations
- Supporting franchise system structuring, documentation, and IP bundling
- Advising on exclusivity, territorial scope, sublicensing, and quality control provisions
- Reviewing and localizing foreign franchise agreements for Vietnamese law compliance
- Advising on joint ventures, brand collaborations, and tech transfer agreements
- Managing registration of license/franchise agreements with relevant authorities
- Supporting licensing and franchising due diligence in M&A and investment transactions
- Enforcing contractual rights and resolving disputes related to licensing or franchise breaches
Protecting intellectual property doesn’t end with registration – it demands vigilance, strategy, and action. Infringement, counterfeiting, and market misuse not only erode brand value, but also threaten consumer safety and business integrity. Effective enforcement is essential to protect what you’ve built.
How we help
We lead proactive and strategic enforcement campaigns across all IP rights. Working closely with government authorities, customs, police, and courts, we act swiftly and decisively to investigate, disrupt, and deter infringement. Our enforcement team is experienced in both routine and high-stakes matters – from border seizures to complex litigation.
What we offer
- Developing IP enforcement strategies tailored to risk profiles and market conditions
- Conducting investigations, evidence gathering, and market surveillance
- Coordinating raid actions with market inspectors, police, and economic management teams
- Recording IP rights with Vietnam Customs and managing border control programs
- Initiating administrative proceedings and seizure actions through the Inspectorate and IP Office
- Filing and managing civil lawsuits for damages, injunctions, and declaratory relief
- Pursuing criminal prosecution in serious or organized infringement cases
- Advising on parallel imports, grey market goods, and lookalike products
- Managing enforcement campaigns in high-risk sectors (e.g., pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, luxury brands)
- Supporting cross-border enforcement, regional coordination, and multijurisdictional litigation
- Advising on post-enforcement strategy: public education, deterrence, and repeated offense tracking
We help clients unlock the full value of their intellectual assets through practical strategies for commercialization and technology transfer. Our team works with inventors, research institutions, and enterprises to bridge the gap between innovation and market by structuring transfer agreements, evaluating licensing potential, and navigating regulatory frameworks.
How we help
We support clients in turning innovation into commercial reality by building commercialization strategies, drafting and negotiating licensing and technology transfer agreements, and guiding innovators through every stage of the transaction process. We work with universities, research institutions, and enterprises to navigate regulatory requirements and align IP value with business objectives.
What we offer
- Advising and comprehensive support from R&D to market entry
- Drafting and negotiating technology transfer contracts
- Advising and assisting in cross-border licensing and transaction structuring
- Advising and assisting in regulatory compliance for technology transactions in Vietnam
- Risk analysis and strategic IP commercialization planning
- Portfolio evaluation aligned with business and innovation goals
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