In brief In detail The establishment of the Specialized IP Court in Vietnam’s court system represents a significant step in shaping the development of the country’s intellectual property landscape. Below are the key insights regarding the Specialized IP Court as prescribed in the Law: The Supreme People’s Court will take steps to prepare for the official establishment of specialized courts, including developing specific proposals and plans, reporting to and seeking consultation from competent authorities on…
Following a recent increase in the number of applications to the courts by business entities against tax and customs authorities, tax and customs litigation is a new and rising trend in Vietnam. Most, if not all, of these applications have been initiated by businesses challenging the decisions of tax and customs authorities in regards to determining tax liabilities or imposing enforcement measures, such as freezing a business’ bank account. Under Vietnamese law, decisions such as…