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ARTICLE · 15 MAY 2025

BÌNH MINH v BÌNH MINH VIỆT: Not Confusing

On 25 April 2025, the High People's Court in Ho Chi Minh City upheld the first-instance court's ruling...

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Lessons from a Trade Mark Battle in Vietnam

On 25 April 2025, the High People's Court in Ho Chi Minh City upheld the first-instance court's ruling in the trade mark dispute between Binh Minh Plastic JSC (Plaintiff or Binh Minh) and Binh Minh Viet Plastic JSC (Defendant or Binh Minh Viet) over the use of the mark "BÌNH MINH" for plastic pipes. This decision sparked significant controversy within the IP community.

This article discusses the Court's controversial ruling and practical lessons for brand owners. Our analysis is based on publicly available information and media reports. As the official judgment has not yet been published, we await its release for a detailed examination of the Court's reasoning.

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