Legal consequences of the trademark with origin in Vietnam and designation EU registered under Madrid system after Brexit

After 47 years being a member of EU, UK officially left EU on January 31, 2020. This is an almost half of century relationship, thus, there would be a number of arising confusion as well as the issue which is in need of negotiation to complete the process including trademark registration with origin from Vietnam.   Trademark protection in Vietnam UK is the member of Madrid system from Dec 1st, 1995, concurrently, EU has also officially...

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When a Contract is Invalid Due to Non-compliance With Form?

Generally, contracts for sale and purchase of goods and service contract shall be expressed in verbal or written form or established with specific acts. For types of contract which must be made in writing provided by law, such contract must comply with such form regulation. Particularly, contract for international purchase and sale of goods shall be conducted on the basis of written contracts or other forms of equal legal validity.   Contract...

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Legalize Birth Certificate in Vietnam

Legalize birth certificate is the authentication of signature and stamp on the birth certificate issued by the foreign country or organization in order for that document to be recognized and used in Vietnam.   How to Legalize Birth Certificate in Vietnam   In principle, the Vietnam State authorities only accept considering birth certificate that has been legalized, unless the law of Vietnam and international treaties in which Vietnam...

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Startup company

From 2015 onwards, the wave of small and medium-sized startups in Vietnam has been developing rapidly. This development is followed by government’s support in forming legal corridors, scheme to favour startup ecosystem and encourage science and technology organizations, research institute, technology incubator, etc. To be deemed as a startup, an individual or business must start their own business along with an innovative idea. Currently,...

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Change of Child Raising Person after Divorce

When divorce, children raising issue is very important and is always considered by the parties. Typically, parents always want the best for their children. However, there are also cases that the person who is raising that child unable to provide comprehensive benefits for the child. Then the person who is not directly raise the child may request for caregiver to ensure human rights.   ANT Lawyers would advise to customers some of the content...

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What Rights Shareholder Holds in Joint Stock Company?

Shareholders are individual or organization that owns at least one share of the joint-stock company and also are owner of the joint-stock company. Along with these roles, their interests are tied to business operations although they may not directly manage the day-to-day company affairs. In order to implement governance, the powers and responsibilities of each interest group such as shareholders, the board of directors, managerial personnel, etc....

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What Are the Conditions for Initiating an Anti-dumping Case?

Anti-dumping measures as trade remedies are imposed to protect the domestic market against the unfair penetration and competition from foreign goods. GATT requires member countries to reduce tariffs as well as other non-tariff trade barriers on goods in general and to impose trade remedies in accordance with statutory conditions and procedures in particular.   What Are the Conditions for Initiating an Anti-dumping Case The investigating...

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