Phuong Thuy Nguyen

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Associate, T&G Law Firm LLC (TGVN)

Biography

Phuong Thuy Nguyen is an associate with T&G Law Firm LLC (TGVN), a licensed law firm and IP agent that partners with Tilleke & Gibbins for local IP filings and litigation in Vietnam. Phuong specializes in intellectual property enforcement with a wide assortment of related tasks ranging from investigation to handling criminal cases to advising foreign clients on their best brand protection strategies in Vietnam.

Phuong also takes part in the firm’s dispute resolution practice, where she has helped clients resolve labor-related conflicts, IP litigation, and debt collection. She has attended courses and earned certificates in arbitration and mediation provided by the SIAC Academy (Singapore) and CIArb (Thailand).

Experience

Represented a well-known IT company to resolve a labor dispute initiated by an ex-employee who was claiming compensation of nearly USD 90,000.
Represented a world-famous U.S.-headquartered technology company in a labor dispute at the appellate proceeding, in which the ex-employee claimed compensation of nearly VND 1.8 billion (approx. USD 68,000).
Assisted an FDI company to successfully win the first-instance trial at the HCMC Court in a civil lawsuit initiated by its ex-employee claiming compensation for non-contractual liability of nearly VND 2 billion (approx. USD 85,000).
Assisted a well-known pharmaceutical company to resolve a labor-related lawsuit initiated by its ex-employee before the Court of District 1, HCMC. The value of the resolved compensation is about VND 928 million (approx. USD 39,500).
Assisted an international university in Vietnam in handling an internal investigation regarding employees’ alleged misbehavior and fraud.
Assisted a German client to initiate a compensation claim in an IP criminal case against a manufacturer who made profits from trademark-counterfeit products of nearly VND 1.2 billion (approx. USD 51,000).
Coordinated with other colleagues to represent an agricultural company before the Court of Binh Duong Province for recognition of a foreign arbitral award against a local textile company.
Advised a tobacco giant on actions against two shipments of counterfeit tobacco with total value of VND 16 billion (approx. USD 680,000), in transit from China to the Philippines through Vietnam’s Cat Lai international port.
Advised a world-famous fashion brand on collaboration with the investigation police on a case of criminal fraud.
Coordinated with the economic police to pursue a criminal case for a well-known European fashion brand against a counterfeit manufacturer.
On behalf of a world-famous fashion footwear designer, assisted the market surveillance department in an administrative action against trademark infringement in a high-end shopping center in downtown Ho Chi Minh City. The infringers were sanctioned nearly VND 100 million.
Advised a Singapore-based publisher of drug information and a well-known apparel manufacturer on copyright piracy in Vietnam and possible actions against infringers who operated copycat websites and offering free access to the copyrighted content.
Advised a European pharmaceutical company on a dispute related to debt collection.
Advised a tobacco company on actions against trademark and copyright infringement as well as infringing “.vn” domain names, and dealt directly with the infringers and cybersquatters to settle the matters.

ABOUT Phuong Thuy

Languages

Vietnamese

English

Education

LLM, University of Exeter (U.K.)

LLB, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law

情報

4月 8, 2011

Property and IP Lawyers Recognized as Asialaw Leading Lawyers 2011

Tilleke & Gibbins’ property and intellectual property lawyers were recognized as some of the region’s most highly acclaimed legal experts by Asialaw Leading Lawyers, one of the largest annual surveys of Asia Pacific-focused private practitioners.From our Vietnam office, Michael K. Lee, Department Head – Corporate/Commercial, and Nga Thi Phi Nguyen, Department Head – Intellectual Property, were recognized as Asia’s leading business lawyers in the areas of real estate and intellectual property, respectively.

4月 19, 2011

Yesteryear – Bangkok in 1956: What Was It Like When AMCHAM Thailand Was Founded?

In this text of a presentation for the 50th anniversary of the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, David Lyman reflects on the changes he has observed in Thailand in the 50 years since AMCHAM’s founding.

4月 19, 2011

Highlights of the New Investment and Company Laws of Vietnam

On November 29, 2005, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed, among others, two new laws: (1) the Law on Investment No. 59/2005/QH11; and (2) the Law on Enterprises No. 60/2005/QH11. Both laws will take effect on July 1, 2006. Some of the important changes in the new laws are analyzed in this article.

4月 19, 2011

New Regulations on Foreign Representative Offices and Branch Offices in Vietnam

Only seven months after the enactment of the new 2005 Commercial Law of Vietnam at the beginning of 2006, the Vietnamese Government has issued new regulations on foreign representative offices and branch offices in Vietnam under Government Decree No. 72/2006/ND-CP dated July 25, 2006. Compared with the regulation under the previous decree, this new decree seems to be a step backward in terms of the requirements for opening a foreign representative or branch office in Vietnam. This article describes the setbacks.

Awards & Rankings

6月 1, 2023

Tilleke & Gibbins Tops Three Categories in ABLJ Vietnam Law Firm Awards 2023

Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) recently announced the winners of their first Vietnam Law Firm Awards, and Tilleke & Gibbins earned accolades across a wide range of legal practice categories. The Vietnam Law Firm Awards recognize the top-performing law firms in various practice areas in the country. Tilleke & Gibbins was named in three categories: Data Compliance and Security Labor & Employment Technology, Media & Telecoms ABLJ is a bimonthly magazine focusing on the legal and regulatory environment in major jurisdictions across Asia. Through its research into the pressing legal issues facing business and legal practice in the region, ABLJ seeks to provide in-house counsel with the necessary information and analysis to implement effective legal solutions. For more information on the Vietnam Law Firm Awards 2023, and to browse the full list of recognized firms, please see the ABLJ website.

5月 24, 2023

Three Awards for Tilleke & Gibbins at the ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2023

Tilleke & Gibbins was honored to be named Regional IP Firm of the Year and Regional Litigation Firm of the Year at the 2023 ALB SE Asia Law Awards. Tiziana Sucharitkul, managing partner of Tilleke & Gibbins, was also the recipient of the Managing Partner of the Year (Emerging Markets) award.

5月 19, 2023

Tilleke & Gibbins’ Regional IP Team Earns Top Marks in ALB IP Rankings

Asian Legal Business (ALB) recently unveiled the 2023 edition of the magazine’s annual IP rankings, which evaluates the leading firms in Asia for their expertise in copyright, patent, and trademark work, encompassing both contentious and noncontentious matters. Tilleke & Gibbins’ regional IP team achieved an exceptional set of rankings, earning Tier 1 status in five of six practices and jurisdictions covered by the survey. The full results are detailed below: Indonesia: Tier 1 for Patents, Tier 2 for Copyright/Trademarks Thailand: Tier 1 for Patents, Tier 1 for Copyright/Trademarks Vietnam: Tier 1 for Patents, Tier 1 for Copyright/Trademarks Tilleke & Gibbins’ IP team has consistently maintained its exceptional performance across all ranked practice areas and jurisdictions since the inception of the ALB IP rankings in 2014. This remarkable track record is due to the team’s dedication, knowledge, and ability to achieve effective and lasting results for their clients. ALB, owned by Thomson Reuters, is a world-leading source of information for businesses and professionals. To read more about the magazine’s 2023 IP rankings, please see the May 2023 issue of ALB.

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