One of the most important legal documents in the Vietnamese IP system is Circular No. 01/2007/TT-BKHCN dated February 14, 2007, guiding the implementation of the Law on Intellectual Property (“Circular 01”). Circular 01 sets forth regulations on the examination of patent, design, and trademark applications. The Ministry of Science and Technology intends to update this Circular and has posted its proposed amendments to Circular 01 (“Draft Circular”) for public comments.

In October 2015, the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam (NOIP) signed its first Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) agreement with the Japanese Patent Office (JPO) to enable accelerated patent examination. The PPH will be implemented on a trial basis beginning on April 1, 2016. During the test period, the number of requests under the PPH will be limited to 100 per year.

On January 4, 2016, the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce (MOC) launched its online portal for business registration and re-registration with a sleek new website.

Thailand is no stranger to tumultuous events, be it unrest in the Deep South, widespread flooding, economic slowdowns in trading partners, domestic protests, exchange rate instability, global economic crises, or flailing tourism.

This guide provides a practical overview of Thailand’s anti-corruption laws as they pertain to the private sector, and particularly, to foreign investors. Thai anti-corruption law has traditionally focused on the recipients of bribes, such as government officials. But with the 2015 amendments to the Organic Act on Counter Corruption (OACC), attention is shifting toward bribe-givers—including private corporations and individuals. Since this guide is aimed at investors, it does not address how the laws affect politicians and other government officials.

A picture is worth a thousand words. It’s an old adage, but in today’s accelerated digital economy, the concept is more relevant than ever. With more and more competition for consumers’ attention, many businesses—from global advertising agencies to local mom-and-pop shops—are turning to the Internet to find compelling images that reinforce their brand messaging.

Communications: Regulation and Outsourcing Global Guide  provides a high-level overview of communications law in 20 jurisdictions worldwide. The Thailand chapter of the guide, written by Tilleke & Gibbins, covers the following main topics:

Vietnam’s aviation industry is growing rapidly. According to an IATA forecast, between 2013 and 2017 Vietnam is expected to be the seventh-fastest-growing market for international passengers, and the fastest-growing for international freight. To meet demand, Vietnamese carriers are buying and leasing new aircraft. New private airlines have also entered the market.