Bulgarian Deputy Minister of Economy Lachezar Borisov made the affirmation at a recent seminar in Bulgaria, which held by the Embassy of Vietnam in the country and the University of National and World Economy (UNWE). At the seminar. Photo: Vietnam+ He highlighted the traditional relationship between Vietnam and Bulgaria, expressing his belief that the new economic cooperation model will practically contribute to promoting the bilateral relations. Borisov also applauded Vietnam for signing the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). At the seminar, dozens of speeches were delivered by representatives from the Vietnamese Embassy, Bulgaria’s ministries of economy, foreign affairs and tourism, providing participants with information and contents related to the EVFTA, and analyses of opportunities and benefits brought by the trade pact. Participants also focused their discussion on how to boost economic and trade links between … [Read more...] about Bulgaria backs early signing of EU-Vietnam FTA
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Vietnamese VinFast car designs protected in EU
Two models of sedan and SUV developed by Vietnamese automaker, VinFast, will be protected in the 28 member countries of the European Union (EU). A VinFast model granted the registration certificate of design The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has granted a registration certificate of design for VinFast's models of sedan and SUV cars with a five-year term of protection which can be renewed four times. During the maximum protection period of up to 25 years, other automakers will not be able to produce or distribute models with identical or similar designs to the VinFast models in the EU market. Beyond Europe, the Vietnamese automaker has also filed applications for industrial design protection for its two models in a number of countries including the US, Russia, Ukraine, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia, and Indonesia, among others. VinFast signed contracts with Italy's design firm Pininfarina and BMW in early 2018 to produce … [Read more...] about Vietnamese VinFast car designs protected in EU
Thailand prepares fisheries sector for EU inspection this week
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – The Commander of the Royal Thai Navy has ordered all relevant agencies to work to their utmost to prepare for an inspection by the European Union set to take place on April 4 and has asked members of the fishing industry to heed any suggestions for change. Royal Thai Navy Commander Admiral Naris Pratoomsuwan, as head of the Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing Resolution Center, has issued policy to the nation’s Port In – Port Out (PIPO) Centers and its three Command Centers for Combating Illegal Fishing. PIPO heads have been asked to accept further instructions as there will be an adjustment to the structure of their operations to increase convenience for fishermen. They are also being told to be more stringent in their inspections of docking boats and to be more efficient in their efforts. The navy commander has reminded all that resolving IUU fishing is the key to making the Thai fishing industry sustainable and … [Read more...] about Thailand prepares fisheries sector for EU inspection this week
Vinfast’s sedan, SVU models acquire IP protection in EU
The first IP protection will be valid for five years which will be extended four times. Accordingly, other automakers will not be allowed to manufacture and sell cars with design identical or similar to Vinfast’s in the EU in the next 25 years. Apart from the EU, Vinfast has applied for industrial design protection for sedan and SUV in the US, Russia, Ukraine, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia and Indonesia. A concept of Vinfast's sedan The two models were designed by Italy’s Pininfarina and selected by Vietnamese consumers in the contest “Choose the car also, VinFast” in October 2017. In January 2018, Vinfast completed a USD 5 million contract with Pininfarina and partnered with the world’s leading automobile technology and manufacturing consulting firms such as BMW, Magna Steyer, AVL, Durr AG, Schuler AG and Eisenmann in order to churn out the first model by late 2019. The model cars will be showcased at … [Read more...] about Vinfast’s sedan, SVU models acquire IP protection in EU
VinFast cars enjoy intellectual property protection in EU
The model of SUV. — Photos Vingroup The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has granted certification of intellectual protection to two models of sedan and SUV cars produced by VinFast Manufacturing and Trading Company Limited (VinFast). The initial term of protection is five years and can be extended four times. This means during the total protection period of up to 25 years, other automakers will not be able to produce or distribute models with designs identical or similar to the VinFast models in the EU (European Union) market. EUIPO is responsible for managing the EU trademark and the registered Community design. An EU trademark is valid in all 28 countries of the European Union. VinFast has also applied for the registration of industrial designs of the two models in other countries, including the United States, Russia, Ukraine, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia and Indonesia. VinFast’s initiative to register for design … [Read more...] about VinFast cars enjoy intellectual property protection in EU