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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

The best way for businesses to handle trademark disputes.

Trademark disputes in Vietnam represent a state of legal conflict between parties regarding ownership or usage rights of a brand, requiring rigorous resolution through civil, administrative, or border control measures. Mastering the litigation sequence not only protects intellectual property (IP) assets but also affirms a fair market position for businesses. The following article is synthesized......

20
April

What is copyright infringement on the internet? What is the process for handling infringement?

Digital copyright infringement is the act of unauthorized use of copyrighted works in a digital environment without the permission of the right holder in 2026. In today’s era of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, protecting digital assets has become more complex than ever as methods of infringement constantly evolve. Do you clearly understand the regulations......

17
April

What is domain name protection? How to protect your business website address?

Domain name protection is the process of establishing legal usage rights and implementing measures to prevent the misappropriation or unauthorized use of a business’s website address in the 2026 digital space. Do you clearly understand the connection between domain names and trademarks, as well as the legal roadmap to reclaim a domain name when it......

15
April

Official holiday schedule for Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day, April 30th – May 1st, 2026, and regulations regarding salary.

The Official Hung Kings’ Festival and April 30 – May 1 Holiday Schedule 2026 has been determined, with a total of 07 days off for civil servants and public officials. Accordingly, for the Hung Kings’ Festival, employees will have 03 consecutive days off from April 25 to the end of April 27, 2026, and for......

14
April

LAUNCH OF THE WORLD IP DAY 2026 VISUAL IDENTITY: “IP AND SPORTS – READY. SET. INNOVATE.”

In preparation for World Intellectual Property Day on April 26, 2026, the official visual identity and communication toolkit (Social Media Kit) have been released, introducing a dynamic, modern and highly symbolic design. Under the theme “Intellectual Property and Sports: Ready. Set. Innovate!”, World IP Day 2026 highlights the increasingly close connection between innovation and the......

10
April

What is industrial design? How to protect product designs?

Industrial Design is the outward appearance of a product represented by lines, three-dimensional forms, colors, or a combination of these elements, serving as the legal basis for enterprises to establish exclusive rights and prevent all unauthorized imitation in 2026. Have you truly mastered the novelty standards and the precise registration roadmap to transform your unique......

10
April

A detailed A-Z guide to registering plant variety protection

Plant variety protection registration is the procedure that allows organizations and individuals to establish rights over a new plant variety that they have bred, discovered and developed, or lawfully acquired. Once a Plant Variety Protection Certificate is granted, the owner has a legal basis to exploit, transfer, prevent unauthorized use, and commercialize the value of......

09
April

DECREE NO. 100/2026/ND-CP – IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE FIELD OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN VIETNAM

As Vietnam’s intellectual property legal framework continues to be refined to meet the demands of the digital economy and international integration, the promulgation of Decree No. 100/2026/ND-CP marks an important step in further implementing the amended Law on Intellectual Property. This Decree does not merely revise procedural matters, but also reflects a new policy direction......

07
April

The latest and most in-depth procedure for registering a slogan copyright.

Slogan copyright registration is a common need for businesses that want to protect their slogan, tagline, or brand positioning message. However, a slogan is not always independently protected under copyright law. In many cases, businesses need to consider trademark registration or combine several intellectual property mechanisms for stronger protection. This article, prepared by Tran &......