MEASURES TO HANDLE TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT IN VIETNAM 

13/08/2024
HANDLING OF VIOLATIONS & ENFORCEMENT OF IP RIGHTS

In order to handle trademark infringement in Vietnam, the owner can apply the measures as prescribed by law

MEASURES TO HANDLE TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT IN VIETNAM 


In order to handle trademark infringement in Vietnam, the owner can apply the following measures in accordance with the law: 


Warning measures

Trademark owners can send warning letters to infringing parties to notify them of their ownership rights and request the termination of infringement behavior.



Administrative handling measures 

When detecting infringement, the trademark owner may request state management agencies such as the Inspectorate of the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Economic Police, or the Market Management to apply administrative sanctions such as fines, forcible removal of infringing elements, etc confiscation of infringing goods. 


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Civil Remedies 

In case of dispute, the owner may initiate a civil lawsuit at the People's Court to request the infringing party to terminate the act, apologize for public rectification, compensate for damages, and destroy or dispose of the infringing goods.


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Criminal measures 

If it is considered that there are signs of a crime, the owner can file a request to the authorities to conduct a criminal investigation and handle the violator. 


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Control of imported goods

The trademark owner may request the suspension of customs procedures to collect information and evidence about imported goods related to trademark infringement, in order to apply urgent measures or administrative sanctions for infringement. 


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For more information and advice on trademark infringement and other intellectual property issues, please contact us for the best support.


Please contact us:

A DONG IP – TRANSLATION – CONSULTANCY COMPANY

Room F2&F3, No. 2 Phung Khac Khoan Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Tel: 84-28 3926 0120 – 39260125

Email: consultant@a-dong.com.vn; info@a-dong.com.vn

Website: a-dong.com.vn

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