LLM, University of Leeds (U.K.)
LLB, Hanoi Law University
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Diep Thi Bich Le is a senior associate with T&G Law Firm LLC (TGVN), a licensed law firm and IP agent that partners with Tilleke & Gibbins for local filings in Vietnam. Diep began her career with Tilleke & Gibbins’ trademark team, handling all aspects of trademark prosecution in Vietnam for foreign clients. After completing an LLM in IP Law at the University of Leeds, writing her thesis on trademark dilution doctrine, she joined TGVN and now focuses on advising clients on strategies to enforce their IP rights in Vietnam. On the litigation side, she has represented clients before civil courts in trademark, copyright and industrial design infringement lawsuits. Diep also assists with drafting position papers for Vietnamese and international organizations.
- Advised a European elevator company in arbitration proceedings at VIAC in a USD 8 million dispute with a Vietnamese developer over the delay in implementation of a construction contract.
- Represented an iconic motorbike manufacturer in a civil suit against a Vietnamese company before Hung Yen Court in an industrial design and trademark infringement case. Drafted the statement of claims, prepared lawsuit dossier, and worked with responsible judge to follow up on the case.
- Advised and assisted a world-leading food and beverage company in IP enforcement strategies against acts of unfair competition committed by a Vietnamese company.
- Regularly advise clients on domain name disputes in Vietnam. Assisted a leading international express delivery company in successfully retrieving disputed domain names via WIPO arbitration in Geneva.
- Assisted clients in a wide range of industries such as fashion, cosmetics, food and beverages, and technology in combating IPR infringements via administrative route, including conducting investigations, analyzing acts of infringement, and working with authorities to carry out administrative raids/inspections.
- Advised high-profile companies and organizations in the film industry on Vietnam’s legal regime for copyright for possible enforcement actions against copyright-infringing websites.