Advised the Vietnamese government on post-WTO accession TRIPS compliance issues under the Beyond WTO Project funded by the World Bank.
Thomas J. Treutler
Partner and Managing Director, Tilleke & Gibbins Consultants Limited
PRACTICE
OFFICE
LANGUAGE
English, Vietnamese
EDUCATION
JD, Indiana University – Bloomington
BSE, University of Michigan
Thomas J. Treutler is the managing director of Tilleke & Gibbins’ Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City offices. Tom is fluent in Vietnamese and is registered to practice as a Foreign Lawyer in Vietnam and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the United States Court of International Trade. Tom is a member of the State Bar of California.
Featured as a leading lawyer in intellectual property in Chambers Asia (2008-2011), Tom has extensive experience in IP enforcement and has secured a number of landmark victories for foreign investors operating in the life sciences and technology sectors. He is also an advisor to USAID’s trade acceleration program, which encompasses such bold initiatives as the reform of Vietnam’s IP laws.
Tom previously headed the IP practice group of another international law firm in Vietnam and practiced patent law in Silicon Valley and Los Angeles, where he protected intellectual assets in the high-tech, luxury goods, and pharmaceutical sectors. A believer in the strength and potential of the Vietnam economy, Tom says, “while originators must enter Vietnam with a clear strategy for IP protection, there has never been a better time to enter and profit in the Vietnamese market.”
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Provided IP training to judges at Vietnam's Supreme Court under an EU-sponsored project.
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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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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.
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Advised a leader in wireless technology on government authorities related to the telecommunications industry.
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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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Provided a freedom-to-operate opinion pertaining to a drug for inhibiting human gastric acid secretions.
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Helped a major U.S. hospitality chain to structure, draft, and negotiate management contracts and conduct due diligence for six hotel, resort, and condominium projects in compliance with Vietnamese law, including land title, zoning issues, complex brand licensing, and various taxation issues.
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Advised a timeshare entity on all aspects of its entry into the Vietnamese market including real estate ownership, leasing and management, marketing, advertising, and data privacy.
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Advised a major Japanese construction company in a USD 140,000,000 mixed-use office, condominium and serviced apartment project in Hanoi, including all licensing matters, land title issues, zoning variances, land subdivision, joint venture negotiations, corporate governance, and property management regulations.
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Provided in-depth advice to a global software solutions provider on doing business in Vietnam.
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Assisted a top American restaurant franchise with franchising registration, registration updates, and general business operations.
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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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| December 21, 2011 |
Patent Litigation: Vietnam Chapter Thomas J. Treutler, Anh Mai Duong Published by the European Lawyer Reference series, Patent Litigation examines the strategies for patent disputes in several key jurisdictions. The Vietnam chapter provides a valuable introduction to... |
| November 3, 2011 |
New Laws But Little Enforcement Thomas J. Treutler, Dzung Thi Thuy Nguyen Vietnam passed a lot of new IP laws in advance of its accession to the World Trade Organization for compliance with TRIPs standards. This increased awareness of intellectual property and brought more... |
| September 8, 2011 |
How to Hire and Fire in 96 Jurisdictions – Vietnam Chapter Thomas J. Treutler, Kien Trung Trinh Employment law can vary widely between different jurisdictions. To navigate through the differing requirements, Multilaw has published How to Hire and Fire in 96 Jurisdictions, a guide to global... |
| 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... |
