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ARTICLE · 26 JUNE 2026

The Power Of Evidence Chains

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Two landmark intellectual property cases in Vietnam demonstrate how Piaggio successfully protected its industrial design and trademark rights against local manufacturers. The cases reveal critical strategies for evidence construction, the pivotal role of Vietnam's IP assessment institutions, and the practical realities of damage awards in Vietnamese courts.

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Amanda Yang
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Yen Vu
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Vanessa Wang
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Ly Nguyen
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How Courts in Vietnam Decide Design Infringement Cases

This case involves two lawsuits filed in Vietnam by Piaggio & C. S.p.A. (hereinafter referred to as “Company P”), a leading European motorcycle manufacturer, alleging infringement of industrial design and trademark rights. Headquartered in Pontedera, Pisa Province, Italy, Company P has long been a major participant in the European two-wheeled vehicle market and maintains a significant investment presence in Vietnam. In 2012, Company P established a scooter engine manufacturing facility in Vinh Phuc Province, Vietnam. Its products entered the Vietnamese market at an early stage, and the Piaggio brand has become one of the most popular brands in the local market. Furthermore, Company P holds multiple valid industrial design registrations and trademark rights in Vietnam. The relevant rights involved in this case are summarized in Table 1.

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