Tilleke & Gibbins has contributed the Thailand and Vietnam chapters of Media, Advertising, and Entertainment Law Throughout the World 2017, published by Multilaw. The guide provides an overview of media, advertising, entertainment, and art law in more than 30 jurisdictions worldwide.The Thailand chapter of the guide covers:

Tilleke & Gibbins’ fourth annual Vietnam Pharma Update  provides a compilation of articles on the life sciences sector in Vietnam written by our lawyers, IP executives, and regulatory affairs experts. This year’s edition includes the following content:

Recent patent infringement cases in Vietnam’s pharmaceutical sector have revealed the ambiguity of competent authorities’ roles in determining whether a patent has been infringed. Such vagueness has caused unexpected delays in legal proceedings.

The long-awaited Circular No. 16/2016/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing Circular No. 01/2007/TT-BKHCN (Circular 01), a critical guidance document for the implementation of Vietnam’s Intellectual Property Law, was recently published in the Official Gazette. The amendments will take effect on January 15, 2018.

Circular No. 01/2007/TT-BKHCN, an important legal document in the intellectual property area in Vietnam, was recently amended for the fourth time,1 with the changes to take effect on January 15, 2018. Some of the new amendments will have a significant impact on IP practice in Vietnam. We outline some of the key changes below for your information.

The enactment of the Labor Law, 2013 (No. 43/NA) in Laos introduced numerous new provisions that are applicable to Lao and foreign employees, as well as NGOs, international organizations, and diplomatic missions. Tilleke & Gibbins’ Laos office has therefore developed a Q&A-style guide, How to Hire and Fire in Laos, which provides an overview of important aspects of Lao employment laws for employers conducting business in the country. Topics covered in the guide include:

Businesses involved with the Thai customs clearance process have been anxiously awaiting changes aimed at improving Thailand’s customs laws, an issue that has long been subject to discussion and sometimes contentious debate. These changes come with the passage of the Customs Act B.E. 2560 (2017).

The Law on Investment Promotion No. 14/NA (LIP) became effective in Laos on April 19, 2017, and aims to support both domestic and international private investors by providing a more seamless process for business applications, licensing, and government approvals. Changes in the LIP are applicable to all investors, regardless of nationality, but do not apply retroactively to businesses currently operating in the country. Indeed, every benefit granted and contract entered into under the old law remain applicable until the end of their contractual terms.