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Firms To Watch: Intellectual property: local firms

With considerable experience handling both contentious and non-contentious cross-border IP matters, Ho Chi Minh City-based Nguyen Thi Nhat Nguyet leads KPMG Law in Vietnam's multidisciplinary team, which has grown steadily since its merger with ZICO Law.

Firms in the Spotlight Intellectual property: local firms

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DNA Vietnam LLC (“DNA”) is a boutique corporate law firm that provides legal services across various areas of law related to foreign investment and the operation of business entities in Vietnam.

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Intellectual property: local firms in Vietnam

IPMAX Law Firm

With considerable experience handling contentious and non-contentious IP cases, including those involving patents and trademarks, as well as industrial design and copyright issues, Son Doan leads the team at IPMAX Law Firm as founder and managing partner. The practice combines international experience in IP management and enforcement with an established national network to offer clients leading IP law services. Senior associate Thao Nguyen, based in Ho Chi Minh City, specialises in brand enforcement and has worked for clients in the fashion, cosmetics, and food and beverages sectors, while Hanoi-based senior associate Duc Duong acts in domain name and copyright disputes.

Practice head(s):

Son Doan


Other key lawyers:

Duc Duong; Thao Nguyen


Testimonials

‘Son Doan is outstanding.’

‘IPMAX possesses extensive knowledge of IP law in Vietnam and provides valuable support to clients.’

‘Son Doan thinks laterally and focusses on the commercial outcome.’

Ageless IP Attorneys

With notable combined IP experience and technical expertise, Ageless IP Attorneys handles trademark, copyright, patent and domain name matters. Trademark attorney Nguyen Phuong Ha leads the practice, while Nguyen Duc Xuan, Pham Ngoc Thuy and Pham Thi Tuoi all play key roles in mandates concerning IP prosecution and litigation.

Practice head(s):

Nguyen Thi Thanh Van; Nguyen Phuong Ha; Pham Thi Ngoc Thuy; Pham Thi Tuoi; Doan Thi Dinh; Nguyen Thi Khanh Linh


Testimonials

‘Nguyen Duc Xuan provides an excellent quality of service in a responsive and responsible manner.’

‘This firm is responsive.’

‘Ageless IP Attorneys always provides practical and professional suggestions with regards to IP protection in Vietnam in an efficient and timely manner.’

Key clients

Ferrari F.lli Lunelli S.p.A.


TenCate Geosynthetics Netherlands B.V


MANTION, Société par actions simplifée


CAPRARI S.P.A.


PN POONGNYUN CO., LTD.


MEDI plus TEC


Japfa Ltd


ASL Law Firm

ASL Law Firm offers the full range of IP law services, handling patent, trademark, industrial design, copyright, and domain name issues, as well as IP portfolio management. Operating from the firm's office in Hanoi, Do Ba Thich heads the team alongside Ho Chi Minh City-based Nguyen Tien Hoa, who joined the firm from SB LAW in 2023.

Practice head(s):

Do Ba Thich; Nguyen Tien Hoa


Key clients

AAA IPRIGHT


Viettel Construction


GIA BAO CORPORATION


Eurowindow


Dragotti & Associati Srl


HERTIN & Partner PartG mbB


Schlich Ltd


Amica Law LLC


TWI Patent & Law Firm


ASAMURA IP P.C. (Formerly, ASAMURA PATENT OFFICE, p.c.)


Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC


Guillermo Gbobenrieth


STRAIGHTLINES FZE


Shakti Pumps (India) Limited (India)


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LuedekaNeely


D & N International

D & N International handles a wide range of IP matters, including trademark clearance and registration, portfolio management, and anti-counterfeiting investigations, for major domestic and international clients. With notable regional experience, Hang Dang leads the trademark and copyright department. The firm also plays host to several leading patent attorneys, with Thuy Dang specialising in patent prosecution in the chemical and biochemical engineering arenas.

Practice head(s):

Hang Dang; Thuy Dang


Key clients

Kakao Mobility Corp.


Nabtesco Corporation


CellResearch Corporation Pte. Ltd.


Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd


Daikin Industries, Ltd.


Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft


Potter & Moore Innovations Limited


Albion Co., Ltd.


ALDI GmbH & Co KG


Alticor


Aman Resorts


American Airlines


Amgen Research (Munich) GmbH


Coway


Dolby


eMart


Johnson & Johnson


Kingston


Korea Ginseng Corp.


KYB Corporation


LG Corp.


LINE Corporation


Nipsea Group


Nongshim


Saint-Gobain Research Paris


Samsung


SK Group


Sky International AG


Qualcomm


Teva Pharmaceutical