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Tag: intellectual property
The Intellectual Property category covers trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets in various industries. It explores legal protections, enforcement challenges, licensing agreements, and global IP regulations, providing insights into innovation, brand protection, and market competitiveness.
US IP group claims ‘stunning victory’ over Vietnam-based video piracy network
Of note, this isn’t the first time an illegal streaming website has been shut down in Vietnam only to reappear days later under a slightly different domain name. Popular illegal streaming site Phim Moi has been shut down repeatedly since 2021 but is still alive and well. Likewise Fmovies appears to be back online already under a slightly different domain name.
Counterfeit OMO laundry detergent operation raided in northern Vietnam
Of note, protecting intellectual property in Vietnam can be challenging. It is common for local businesses to use brand names and logos of other more well-established businesses as well as to find fake brand name goods in Vietnam’s towns and cities. As of April 2024, Vietnam remained on the Office of the US Trade Representative’s Special 301 Report which found that despite intellectual property rights reforms, there were still ‘serious concerns remain regarding IP protection and, in particular, enforcement’.
Vietnam remains on US intellectual property infringement watchlist in 2024
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has released its annual 401 Report which assesses intellectual property protections around the world. Vietnam has maintained its position on the body’s watchlist with a lack of prosecutions and weak law enforcement, the report says.
Vietnam IP Conviction ‘Minor Miracle’: Torrent Freak
The People’s Court of Hanoi has sentenced a man to 30 months in prison–suspended–and issued him a fine of US$4000, for online piracy, Torrent Freak has reported. The publication describes the outcome as a ‘minor miracle’ with convictions of intellectual property infringements in Vietnam unusual. This outcome was four years
Vietnam ‘leading global exporter of piracy services’: IIPA
The International Intellectual Property Alliance, or IIPA, has made public its submission to the United States Trade Representative’s Special 301 Report, which addresses intellectual property infringements around the world, arguing Vietnam should be kept on the body’s watch list. The IIPA goes on to detail an unwillingness on the part
Vietnam online piracy raid sees three arrested
Three men in Vietnam’s Quang Binh province have been arrested for pirated content they allegedly disseminated online, Torrent Freak is reporting. The allegations are related to three websites that reportedly brought in VND 80 to VND 100 million (US$3,300 to US$4,100) a month. How significant is this raid? Probably not
Wolfoo-Peppa Pig intellectual property infringement saga continues
The Vietnamese makers of the kids’ cartoon Wolfoo, Sconnect, which is being sued by the makers of Peppa Pig, eOne, for allegedly infringing its intellectual property rights, has complained to the Vietnamese authorities that additions to the lawsuit are outside of the scope of the lawsuit, Vietnam Net is reporting.
Piracy concerns raised over withdrawal of foreign TV services from Vietnam
The Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) has speculated that the withdrawal of several international film and television brands, namely Amazon Prime Video and Disney+, from the local market may see video pirates fill the void, Saigon Giai Phong is reporting. Why it matters: Regulations created by the ministry are
Vietnam animation in legal dispute with Peppa Pig to air on China TV
Vietnamese animated series Wolfoo, has been licensed by the China National Radio and Television Administration to be shown on television in Vietnam’s neighbour to the north, The Leader is reporting. Why it matters: Sconnect, the makers of Wolfoo are currently embroiled in a copyright infringement lawsuit in the UK with
Images of Google’s new smartphone leaked from a Vietnam factory
Technave has published images of the Google Pixel 8 Pro smartphone that it says have come from a factory in Vietnam. This is a week before the official unveiling. Why it matters: Intellectual property protection is a key concern for foreign manufacturers entering the Vietnam market. These leaks do not
Changes to who handles work permits in Vietnam proposed
Vietnamnet is reporting on proposed changes to who is in charge of assessing and issuing work permits. Specifically, if it should be at a local People’s Committee level or at the provincial level–essentially local government versus state government. The article is not clear as to why this might be necessary