Illustrative photo (Source: VNA) Bac Giang (VNA) – Since obtaining a certificate of geographical indication (GI) from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan ( MAFF ) in March 2021, Thieu lychee grown in Luc Ngan district in the northern province of Bac Giang has seen its competitiveness and export volume significantly rising. The fruit is the first Vietnamese farm produce to be granted such certificate from Japan, with related negotiations lasting for nearly three years. In addition to the demanding market, Thieu lychee has already earned geographical protection in six others, namely China, Laos, Cambodia, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, and Australia. Official data showed that 48.5 tonnes of the Luc Ngan lychee were shipped to Japan, and 293.5 tonnes to other markets (excluding China) in 2020. The figures soared to 56.7 and 9,500 tonnes in 2021. This year, Vietnam has so far exported 164.4 tonnes of the fruit to Japan, 36 tonnes to the US, and … [Read more...] about Luc Ngan lychee geographical indication protection proves effective
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Domestic enterprises must focus on trademark registration in foreign markets
A farmer harvests lychees in Luc Ngan District, in the northern province of Bac Giang. Lychees became the first agricultural product of Viet Nam to be officially protected as a geographical indication in Japan in March 2021.—VNA/VNS Photo Trong Dat Domestic enterprises looking to do business in foreign countries have been reminded of the importance of registering their trademarks in foreign markets. Ngo Viet Thang, director of the Geographical Indication and International Trademark Examination Centre under the Ministry of Science and Technology's Intellectual Property Office of Viet Nam, says enterprises need to register their trademarks in foreign countries because a trademark is an identification card of goods or services that assures consumers of the quality and authenticity of goods or services. For enterprises, a trademark is a way to differentiate their products from competitors' products, helping businesses build brand loyalty, set high prices and bring sustainable … [Read more...] about Domestic enterprises must focus on trademark registration in foreign markets