Licensing

From Monopoly to Mandatory: Exploring Compulsory Licensing of Patents in Vietnam

By Ngan Pham An invention is the creation of a product or a process that provides, in general, a new way of doing something or a new technical solution to an existing problem, that involves enormous intellectual and financial investment. Thus, to reward innovators and stimulate R&D activities and technological innovation, patent law grants them […]

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IP in Franchising: Staying on Top in the Vietnam Franchise Race

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By Ngan Pham Hundreds of domestic and foreign franchises have penetrated the Vietnam market, especially in the food & beverage, retail, and education industries, with famous brands such as KFC, Trung Nguyen Coffee, Highlands Coffee, Family Mart and Circle K establishing a strong presence. A favourable business model post-pandemic, franchising is flourishing these days.

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Wonton Tussle: Who is the Real Owner Post-Mortem?

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By Danush Sinnan Eng’s Char Siew Wantan Mee Pte. Ltd. v Pauline New Ping Ping [2022] SGIPOS 10 Awareness of the ownership of trademarks is important, especially if relationships between business partners sour or if the main shareholder of the business passes away. In the recent case of Eng’s Char Siew Wantan Mee Pte. Ltd.

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[6 June 2022] Venture Grab: IP Strategy – Give Your Franchise A Personality

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[28 August 2021] Venture Grab: Business Kang Tao Show

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Are Cover Songs An Act Of Infringement?

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By Jamieson McKinnon Cover songs have always been a major part of music culture, with both famous and amateur singers across the world regularly adapting other artists work, and adding a new flavour to it. Over the years, there have been many extremely popular cover songs that have become so closely associated with the singer

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[14 JANUARY 2020] FREE WEBINAR on Patent Rights Beyond Malaysia: The Way Forward

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After all that blood, sweat and tears, you’re finally ready to file a patent for your new innovation or technology – but besides Malaysia, where else should you obtain a patent? What is the most efficient route to go about obtaining patents in other countries? Should you file in other countries? Join us in our

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[12 JANUARY 2020] FREE WEBINAR on High Leverage Business Models

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Businesses are designed to grow, but it isn’t just about sales. Smart businesspeople, even if they are just starting out, need to have their eyes on the future and how to scale. Investors and business owners are always looking for ways to stretch and expand as quickly as possible with the least amount of capital

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Netflix: A binging addiction surrounding Intellectual Property

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By Hoh Jerick To stream, binge and watch. These days, audiences in search of entertainment have one place in mind – Netflix. Initially an online DVD rental service provider founded in 1997, Netflix moved its major focus to providing the streaming service it is famously known for today. Rather than watching television with a strict

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