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Penalties for using pirated software for organizations and individuals

Penalties for using pirated software are an issue of concern for many individuals and businesses, especially as competent authorities strengthen the enforcement of intellectual property infringement. Computer software, as a computer program, may be protected by copyright. Therefore, unauthorized copying, installation, exploitation, or use of unlicensed software may result in administrative penalties, removal of infringing......

18
May

Plant variety registration and the latest procedures

Plant variety protection registration is an important procedure that helps organizations and individuals protect rights to new plant varieties that they have bred, discovered and developed, or lawfully acquired by transfer. Once a plant variety satisfies protection conditions and is granted a protection title, the owner has a legal basis to exploit, transfer, commercialize, and......

15
May

Vietnam Launches Nationwide Campaign to Combat Intellectual Property Rights Infringement from May 7 to May 30, 2026

According to the Government News Portal of Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung signed Official Dispatch No. 38/CD-TTg dated May 5, 2026, directing competent authorities to intensify measures to prevent and handle acts of intellectual property rights infringement nationwide. The campaign will be implemented from May 7 to May 30, 2026. This campaign reflects......

11
May

Licensed software and the legal regulations you need to know

Licensed software is an important factor that helps individuals and businesses use software legally and safely while reducing the risk of copyright infringement. As authorities increasingly require organizations and businesses not to use unlicensed computer programs, understanding software licenses, lawful use rights, and how to protect copyright in computer programs has become more necessary. This......

05
May

Everything you need to know about the Intellectual Property Office and how to file an application.

The Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam is an important specialized authority in the field of industrial property in Vietnam, closely associated with procedures such as trademark registration, patent registration, industrial design registration, geographical indications, and other industrial property rights. Understanding its functions, address, and filing methods helps businesses prepare documents accurately, reduce errors, and take......

30
April

Detailed guide to preparing trademark registration documents.

Brand registration documents are an important step before a business files an application to protect its brand name, logo, or distinctive sign with the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam. In practice, “brand registration” is commonly understood as trademark registration, so the documents should be prepared according to the requirements for trademark registration. This article, prepared......

28
April

How much does it cost to register a trademark? Latest fee updates

Exclusive brand registration cost is a common concern for businesses before filing an application to protect a brand name, logo, or distinctive sign. In practice, “exclusive brand registration” is usually understood as trademark registration with the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam, and the total cost may include official fees and service fees if the business......

26
April

Detailed Image Copyright Registration File & Procedure

Image copyright is an important issue for photographers, businesses, agencies, and content creators, especially when images are widely used on websites, social media, e-commerce platforms, and advertising materials. An image directly created by an author may be protected by copyright if it is expressed in a certain form. However, copyright registration gives the owner stronger......

25
April

Where to register a trademark? 3 addresses for filing applications in Vietnam.

Where to register an exclusive trademark is a common question for businesses, household businesses, and individuals who want to protect their brand name, logo, or distinctive sign in the market. In Vietnam, trademark applications are filed with the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam or submitted through online filing, postal filing, or an industrial property representative,......

24
April

Detailed Guide to Registering a Business Model Copyright

Business model copyright registration is a common concern among startups, business owners, and franchising companies that want to protect their ideas, operating processes, or revenue-generating methods from being copied. However, a business model in the form of an idea, method, or standalone process is generally not directly protected by copyright. This article, prepared by Tran......

22
April