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Redefining Copyright in the Digital Age

  • 30 September 2023
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  • by Stephen Le

We live in a world where intellectual property (IP) stands as the lifeblood of businesses worldwide. Whether it’s cutting-edge technology, innovative designs, or brand identities, these are precious assets that need to be fiercely protected. Yet these are also the very things that are getting harder and harder to safeguard. Patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets – none of the four pillars of intellectual property are exempt from the emerging threats in our era of technological acceleration. Copyright...

Limits And Duration of Intellectual Property Rights

  • 28 September 2023
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  • by Vania Van

The protection of intellectual property rights reflects the responsibility and recognition of the law towards the achievements and efforts of individuals and organizations, the subjects of ownership rights. Provisions on the protection of intellectual property rights play a role in maintaining fairness, creating incentives to promote creativity, and contributing to the dedication of individuals and organizations in technical improvement activities, scientific research to create material and spiritual products for society, thereby promoting the global socio-economic development...

The Digital Services Act: The Internet’s Safety Enforcer in Europe

  • 25 September 2023
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  • by Lucia Pham

On August 25, 2023, the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) went into effect and it began to hold technology companies like Google and Facebook accountable for the content posted to their platforms. Despite only encompassing the EU, it is not to say that there are no far-reaching effects from the DSA as many companies will have to comply with the DSA’s enforcement and adjust their current content policy. As the primary goal of the DSA...

AI in Legal Context – Latest Move from The US Court!

  • 21 September 2023
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  • by The Saigon Times

In recent days, the discourse surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) has captured the attention of the technology and artistic creative communities… It is evident that AI-generated products are steadily increasing each day, presenting both new opportunities and challenges. However, presently, no national law or international convention has been enacted concerning the protection of creative works authored by an AI “creator.” Therefore, the interpretation of current law regarding AI creations falls under the...

Artificial Intelligence and Data: Swift Regulatory Measures Needed!

  • 21 September 2023
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  • by The Saigon Times

Even though humanity is still far from the era of science fiction artificial intelligence (AI) depicted in movies, where robots can think, feel emotions, or even rebel, recent technological advancements such as machine learning and Generative AI (a type of AI aimed at generating new data based on existing data) have garnered the attention of the public and legal experts. Today, it no longer surprises anyone to witness AI engaging in conversations on any topic, writing...

Trump’s Legal Battle in Georgia: Navigating the Indictment

  • 11 September 2023
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  • by Lucia Pham

On August 31, 2023, Fani Willis, the district attorney of Fulton County, filed criminal charges against the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, for his alleged involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. The charges encompass a range of offenses, including forgery, racketeering, and solicitation of a public official to violate their oath of office, with Trump himself facing a total of 13 counts. These charges span from conspiracy to...

Consular Legalization Of Thailand Documents For Use In Vietnam

  • 05 September 2023
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  • by Helen Le

Documents to be used in Vietnam documents from foreign countries must be consular legalized in accordance with the Vietnam law.  Although the consular legalization procedure is regulated by the law, the actual implementation for consular legalization of the foreign documents is different in each country.  This legal insight will provide some notes regarding the implementation of consular legalization procedures of Thailand documents for use in Vietnam. Definition of consular legalization According to the provisions of Clause...

Copyright Infringement: Understanding, Consequences, Prevention

Unveiling Copyright Infringement: Understanding, Consequences, and Prevention

  • 19 August 2023
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  • by Le&Tran Team

What is copyright infringement? Copyright infringement is when someone unlawfully uses another person’s copyrighted work, which is protected by intellectual property laws. This includes copying, distributing, displaying, or performing the work without proper authorization. According to Article 5 of Decree No. 105/2006/NĐ-CP, infringement occurs when the following conditions are met: The work in question is covered by protected intellectual property rights. There is a clear indication of infringement in the work being examined. The person responsible...

How Taking a Vacation Improves Your Well-Being

  • 19 August 2023
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  • by Rebecca Zucker (Harvard Business Review)

Stop giving up on your paid time-off. Perhaps you’ve experienced first-hand feeling recharged and refreshed from a vacation in the not-too-distant past. Or maybe you and your team have been hesitant to take a vacation because you’re too busy at work. To create more sustainability for employees (and yourself), it’s important to not only regularly take available vacation time, but also to fully understand its benefits and encourage your team members to plan time off. Read...

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