Secured on behalf of a major European apparel label the assessment of substantial fines (approximately USD 50,000) on infringers producing counterfeit shirts and shoes.
Nga Thi Phi Nguyen
Department Head – Intellectual Property
PRACTICE
OFFICE
LANGUAGE
Vietnamese, English, Russian
EDUCATION
LLM, Melbourne University School of Law
LLB, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
BA, Hanoi College of Foreign Languages
BA, Kuban National University
Nga Thi Phi Nguyen, a Vietnam‐qualified intellectual property agent and registered attorney-at-law, heads the firm’s Vietnam intellectual property group. She has over 18 years of experience in all areas of IP work (patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright, unfair competition) and other related issues including prosecution, opinions, counseling, litigation, and licensing. On the basis of this experience, Nga has been recognized as a leading lawyer in IP in Vietnam by Asialaw Leading Lawyers and Practical Law Co.
Nga was formerly responsible for enforcement work at one of the major IP agencies in Vietnam and has a deep understanding of the enforcement of IP rights. She has handled hundreds of IP infringement cases and assisted a number of well‐known brand owners in enforcement of their IP rights in Vietnam. Aside from her legal practice, she participates in IP research and lecturing activities in Vietnam and overseas.
Nga is a member of Hanoi Bar Association, Vietnam Industrial Property Association, and the Vietnam Lawyers’ Association. She holds a diploma in IP law from the Institute of Intellectual Property of the Federation of Russia and an advanced IP lawyer training certificate from the Japanese Patent Office. She was awarded an Australian Development Scholarship by the Australian government and earned an LL.M. at the University of Melbourne.
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Achieved a victory for an English holder of a famous restaurant brand against the NOIP’s refusal due to misleading consumers about the origin of goods and services. The success may allow the owner to register its trademark in Vietnam.
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Represented a major entertainment brand owner in the cancellation of a third party’s trademarks that are similar to the client’s well known brand in Cambodia and in stopping the third party from using the mark for its hotel and casino services.
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Investigated the prevalence of trademark infringement of a global apparel brand in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Acted for a U.S. rice company in a trademark dispute in relation to genetic rice varieties and generic/geographical name issues. The representation included obtaining expert evidence from a rice geneticist and working closely with local authorities.
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Represented a major European appliance producer in a trademark infringement and unfair competition case in which a Vietnamese appliance maker falsely claimed that its products contained components produced by our client.
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Obtained several of the largest settlements in Vietnam IPR history in multiple copyright infringement actions.
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Obtained an expert opinion on an agrochemical patent infringement in favor of the patent owner in a landmark case in Vietnam.
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Negotiated a trademark assignment agreement between the client and its distributor in Vietnam. Our representation included drafting the agreement and advising on the recordal of same.
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Achieved a victory for an English holder of a famous restaurant brand against the NOIP’s refusal due to misleading consumers about the origin of goods and services. The success may allow the owner to register its trademark in Vietnam.
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Negotiated a trademark assignment agreement between the client and its distributor in Vietnam. Our representation included drafting the agreement and advising on the recordal of same.
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Obtained professional conclusions on patent infringement by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Research Institute in an ongoing patent infringement case concerning several patented insecticides.
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| February 2, 2012 |
Vietnam Patent Team Receives Tier 1 Ranking from Managing IP Managing IP, a leading global resource for IP news and analysis, recently named the Tilleke & Gibbins Vietnam team as a top-tier practice in its 2012 patent survey. Tilleke & Gibbins was... |
| January 30, 2012 |
Thailand and Vietnam IP Teams Shortlisted for MIP Global Awards Darani Vachanavuttivong, Alan Adcock, Thomas J. Treutler, Nga Thi Phi Nguyen The Tilleke & Gibbins intellectual property teams in both Thailand and Vietnam have been nominated for Managing Intellectual Property’s Global Awards 2012. The awards represent the culmination of... |
| November 4, 2011 |
Vietnam IP Team Lauded by Legal 500 The Tilleke & Gibbins IP team in Vietnam, led by Thomas J. Treutler and Nga Thi Phi Nguyen, has been honored with a Tier 1 ranking in the latest edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, released... |
| August 22, 2011 |
Asia IP Honors Tilleke & Gibbins Vietnam Team for Landmark Case Nga Thi Phi Nguyen, Thomas J. Treutler, Dung Thi Kim Vu As Vietnam’s IP laws continue to develop, Tilleke & Gibbins was recently honored by Asia IP for the firm’s breakthrough victory in receiving a favorable opinion from the Vietnam Intellectual... |
| August 9, 2011 |
Tilleke & Gibbins Featured in Vietnam Business Forum Thomas J. Treutler, Michael K. Lee, Nga Thi Phi Nguyen Vietnam Business Forum, a weekly magazine published by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, featured Tilleke & Gibbins in its edition for August 1-8, 2011. This was a special edition of... |
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| May 12, 2011 |
PLC Cross-border IP in Business Transactions Handbook 2011/12 – Vietnam Chapter Thomas J. Treutler, Nga Thi Phi Nguyen The PLC Cross-border IP in Business Transactions Handbook is a multi-jurisdictional guide that brings together practical information on topical cross-border IP issues, country-specific Q&As on IP... |
| May 1, 2011 |
Nga Thi Phi Nguyen, Thomas J. Treutler Forming part of the PLC Cross-border IP in Business Transactions Handbook, this Q&A chapter on Vietnam's main intellectual property rights gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of... |
| November 30, 2010 |
New Developments in IPR Protection in Vietnam Nga Thi Phi Nguyen, Thomas J. Treutler, Tuyen Thi Hong Le In 2010, the Vietnamese government took a number of bold actions against intellectual property right (IPR) violations including a historic court ruling, a decree strengthening remedies for certain... |
| November 1, 2010 |
Landmark Court Ruling and New Regulations Nga Thi Phi Nguyen The year 2010 has witnessed a number of important steps forward for IP rights in Vietnam, beginning with amendments to the Law on Intellectual Property, which became effective |
| June 9, 2010 |
Vietnam: Step Forward in Handling Domain Name Disputes Nga Thi Phi Nguyen The Vietnam National Internet Centre (VNNIC) has reportedly received hundreds of complaints requesting the withdrawal of registered “.vn” domain names. The number of complaints has increased in... |
