Tilleke & Gibbins' Ho Chi Minh City-based team advises a high-profile international client base on all aspects of IP, with particular strengths in anti-counterfeiting, strategic filing, and commercial IP matters across the pharma, biotech and electronics sectors. The group is particularly active in patent and trade mark work in the life sciences sector. Notable work also includes landmark copyright infringement matters. The practice is overseen by Michelle Ray-Jones, trade mark filing and portfolio management specialist Linh Thi Mai Nguyen, disputes and patent litigation expert Loc Xuan Le, Thanh Phuong Vu who has expertise in patent matters, and Linh Duy Mai who harnesses broad IP experience.
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Testimonials
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- 'Tilleke & Gibbins consistently meet our clients' needs through clear communication and prompt, concise responses. Their attentiveness to all correspondence related to client matters is also highly commendable.'
- 'The team is flexible, professional, and consistently prompt. They are approachable and pragmatic.'
- 'We rely on Tilleke & Gibbins to handle our trade mark prosecution and designs work in Vietnam.'
- 'In selecting an IP or trade mark advisor, we prioritise expertise, business insight, prompt service, and dependable support at a fair price. T&G consistently meets these expectations, and I would confidently recommend their services to anyone seeking IP assistance in Vietnam.’
- 'Communication is clear and timely, and they are always willing to adapt to changing needs.'
Key clients
- Amorepacific
- BMW
- Christian Louboutin
- English Premier League
- L Brands/Victoria’s Secret
- Les Laboratoires Servier
- Merck, Sharp & Dohme
- Moët Hennessy
- Nestle
- Novartis
Work highlights
Advised on a landmark copyright infringement case for the English Premier League in a case of illegal streaming of football matches in Vietnam.
Achieved a final victory for MSD in a 10-year patent infringement case against a local producer of generic drugs.
Assisted a well-known cosmetics company in a case against a popular Vietnamese social media influencer who had been selling counterfeit goods, and successfully defended against her counter-attack over the alleged use of her image.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Michelle Ray-Jones; Linh Thi Mai Nguyen; Loc Xuan Le; Thanh Phuong Vu; Linh Duy Mai