Thao Xuan Tran Dinh

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Patent Executive

Biography

Thao Xuan Tran Dinh is a patent executive in the Hanoi office. As a member of the patent team’s electronics and mechanical division, she handles patent and industrial design applications from filing to grant across a range of mechanical, electronic, electrical, and energy fields.

Thao brings a unique combination of technical know-how and international experience to her clients. Before turning to IP law, she earned an engineering degree in Australia on a full scholarship, and began her professional career as a field engineer with international oil field services giant Baker Hughes, with whom she trained in Dubai and the U.S. and worked in Vietnam and Canada. Before joining the Tilleke & Gibbins team, she worked for one of Vietnam’s largest domestic IP firms.

Experience

Drafted a Vietnamese patent specification for an invention related to centralized monitoring and distributed processing of warnings for fire and explosive risks.
Managed more than 300 patent and industrial design cases filed in Vietnam in electrical engineering, electronics, telecommunications and mechanical engineering fields.
Translated many patent specifications from English into Vietnamese in electrical engineering, electronics, telecommunications and mechanical engineering fields.
Translated two patent specifications from Vietnamese into English in the mechanical engineering field for the client to file the applications abroad.
Advised clients on amending claims and specifications to meet the formality requirements and filed arguments on behalf of clients in response to office actions.

ABOUT Thao Xuan Tran

Languages

Vietnamese

English

Education

BEng (Electrical Power), University of Tasmania (Australia)

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

4月 19, 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins Receives 2024 ALB Employer of Choice Award in Thailand and Vietnam

Asian Legal Business has released its 2024 “Employer of Choice” rankings, and Tilleke & Gibbins has once again secured top honors as a premier employer in the legal sector in both Thailand and Vietnam. This marks the 12th consecutive year that the firm has been recognized as Employer of Choice in Thailand and the 10th time in Vietnam. In the article accompanying the list of leading employee-centric firms, Tilleke & Gibbins’ managing partners, Darani Vachanavuttivong and Tiziana Sucharitkul, shared their perspectives on what distinguishes the firm as an appealing and progressive workplace. Darani highlighted the firm’s commitment to fostering a supportive environment that promotes productivity and mental health, emphasizing the significance of transparency and open communication within the organization. Tiziana discussed the firm’s application of cutting-edge technologies like generative AI to enhance legal services and noted the importance of fostering a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. The Employer of Choice accolades recognize the most outstanding law firms to work for across the Asia-Pacific region. Rankings are determined through a comprehensive online survey involving law firm professionals at all levels, covering a spectrum of topics including job satisfaction, compensation, work-life balance, career advancement, mentoring, and more. Asian Legal Business is a trusted information source for businesses and professionals, owned by Thomson Reuters. To read more about the 2024 Employer of Choice recognitions, please see the April 2024 edition of Asian Legal Business.

4月 18, 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins Shortlisted for Four ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins has been named a finalist in four categories at the SE Asia Law Awards 2024 from Asian Legal Business (ALB). The four categories include both regional accolades and country-specific firm-of-the-year awards: Regional IP Firm of the Year Regional Litigation Firm of the Year Thailand Firm of the Year Vietnam Firm of the Year These nominations reflect Tilleke & Gibbins’ strong reputation and performance in delivering business-focused legal services across Southeast Asia. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Singapore on May 16. For more information and to view the complete list of finalists, please visit the SE Asia Law Awards 2024 Finalists page on the ALB website.

3月 15, 2024

Law.com International Names Tilleke & Gibbins Southeast Asia Firm for 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins has been selected as the recipient of the Southeast Asia Firm of the Year award at Law.com International’s Asia Legal Awards 2024. The accolade was bestowed at a gala dinner and awards ceremony held at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore on March 14.

3月 12, 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins Nominated for Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins has been nominated for three esteemed awards at the upcoming Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2024: Thailand Firm of the Year Vietnam Firm of the Year Outstanding Firm for Diversity & Inclusion The nomination for Thailand Firm of the Year marks Tilleke’s fourth consecutive nomination and 10th overall since 2010, with the firm previously clinching the award in 2014. The firm is also a repeat nominee for the Outstanding Firm for Diversity & Inclusion award, while this is the first time Chambers has shortlisted Tilleke for the Vietnam Firm of the Year category in these awards. The winners of the Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2024 will be announced at an exclusive in-person event scheduled to take place in Hong Kong on May 29, 2024. To learn more about the Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2024 and browse the full list of nominations, please visit the Chambers and Partners website.