Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked forprotection status to be granted to Ngoc Linh ginseng as a national brand at a conference on developing Ngoc Linh ginseng and other medicinal herbs in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on September 6. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the conference - Photo: VNA The PM said Ngoc Linh ginseng, which is regarded as anational treasure, could become a source of national livelihood in different aspects, and emphasised the need to raise the values of Ngoc Linh ginseng, both economically and medicinally, protect its purebred gene, and develop geographical indication for the medicinal herb. The Government leader also asked relevant ministries and agencies to assist Kon Tum and central Quang Nam province where Ngoc Linh ginseng is being grown, in implementing their ginseng development strategies. He asked authorities of Kon Tum and Quang Nam provinces to fight against fake Ngoc Linh ginseng and ensure brand protection. The Ngoc Linh … [Read more...] about PM requests protection of Ngoc Linh ginseng as national brand
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PM: Ngoc Linh ginseng should be competitive with global brands
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc made a field trip to a ginseng growing project run by Ngoc Linh Ginseng JSC in Tu Mo Rong district in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on September 5. Kon Tum (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has emphasised the need to create Ngoc Linh ginseng products that are competitive with famous ginseng brands worldwide. PM Phuc made the request during a field trip to a ginseng growing project run by Ngoc Linh Ginseng JSC in Tu Mo Rong district in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on September 5. Stressing the high nutritional values of Ngoc Linh ginseng, the government leader described the medical herb as a natural treasure that can help to improve living standards and generate jobs for local farmers, while also contributing to the State budget. In this spirit, he asked authorities of Kon Tum province to fight against fake Ngoc Linh ginseng and ensure brand protection, recommending that Kon Tum join hands with central Quang Nam province … [Read more...] about PM: Ngoc Linh ginseng should be competitive with global brands
Mainland frauds damage island garlic brand
Packages of registered Ly Son garlic is seen at a shop on the mainland. — VNS Photo Cong Thanh The sale of garlic falsely marked as Ly Son garlic has damaged the brand name of the major crop of the Ly Son Island in recent years. Despite the efforts of local authorities, garlic products from Ninh Hien in Khanh Hoa Province and Phan Rang of Ninh Thuan Province, sold under the Ly Son trademark, have dominated the local market – where the famous crop had been rooted for generations. Poor measures to control fraudsters and a lack of brand protection have added to unfair competition among farm produce. Additionally, the local government has yet to find a solution to the common issue of prices plummeting after a bumper crop. “Islanders saw a bumper harvest this year with total 2,500 tonnes of dried garlic on 300ha of farms, but it could only be sold at VND60,000 (US$2.6) or VND70,000 ($3) per kilo at the island’s centre market. Meanwhile, Ly Son brand garlic was sold … [Read more...] about Mainland frauds damage island garlic brand
Island garlic brand damaged by fake mainland products
Viet Nam News LÝ SƠN ISLAND — The sale of garlic falsely marked as Lý Sơn garlic has damaged the brand name of the major crop of the Lý Sơn Island in recent years. Despite the efforts of local authorities, garlic products from Ninh Hiển in Khánh Hòa Province and Phan Rang of Ninh Thuận Province, sold under the Lý Sơn trademark, have dominated the local market – where the famous crop had been rooted for generations. Poor measures to control fraudsters and a lack of brand protection have added to unfair competition among farm produce. Additionally, the local government has yet to find a solution to the common issue of prices plummeting after a bumper crop. “Islanders saw a bumper harvest this year with total 2,500 tonnes of dried garlic on 300ha of farms, but it could only be sold at VNĐ60,000 (US$2.6) or VNĐ70,000 ($3) per kilo at the island’s centre market. Meanwhile, Lý Sơn … [Read more...] about Island garlic brand damaged by fake mainland products
Vietnamese VinFast car designs protected in EU
Two models of sedan and SUV developed by Vietnamese automaker, VinFast, will be protected in the 28 member countries of the European Union (EU). A VinFast model granted the registration certificate of design The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has granted a registration certificate of design for VinFast's models of sedan and SUV cars with a five-year term of protection which can be renewed four times. During the maximum protection period of up to 25 years, other automakers will not be able to produce or distribute models with identical or similar designs to the VinFast models in the EU market. Beyond Europe, the Vietnamese automaker has also filed applications for industrial design protection for its two models in a number of countries including the US, Russia, Ukraine, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia, and Indonesia, among others. VinFast signed contracts with Italy's design firm Pininfarina and BMW in early 2018 to produce … [Read more...] about Vietnamese VinFast car designs protected in EU
IP rights protection a must for growth: expert
Viet Nam News Faced with a lack of national brand identity and growing anxiety over intellectual property (IP) rights laws, Việt Nam may soon have to make drastic changes in business practices, ethics and consumption. Việt Nam News reporter Phương Uyên talked to Nguyễn Thị Phi Nga, lawyer, licensed IP attorney and Counsel at Hogan Lovells International LLP, about the country’s future in IP protection and national brand establishment. There seems to be growing concern regarding the fact the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has omitted about 20 IP clauses from its previous iteration, due to the US’s absence. Do you think this might slow the formation of an IP rights culture in Việt Nam? I think the lack of distinct IP related clauses in the CPTPP will not hinder the growth of a national IP culture, due to at least three reasons. Firstly, looking at the Vietnamese Government’s … [Read more...] about IP rights protection a must for growth: expert
Gov’t mulls IPR protection, violation crackdown
The enforcement and protection of ownership and related rights requires special attention from the Government. — Photo vtv.vn The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to step up inspections this year to improve protection for intellectual property rights (IPR). “Enforcement and protection of ownership and related rights, and ownership rights of computer software in particular, is one of the biggest concerns and requires special attention from the Government,” Pham Cao Thai, chief inspector at the ministry, said. Every year the ministry’s inspectorate sends thousands of reminders to businesses to review their IT systems and furnish licences for all the software they use or distribute, and warns them that non-compliance with copyright laws would make them liable for administrative and legal action and make Vietnamese firms less competitive regionally, he said. Enforcement and protection of copyrights would be stricter than ever this year thanks to recent … [Read more...] about Gov’t mulls IPR protection, violation crackdown
Tien Giang asks for enhanced protection for star apples brand exported to US
A farmer in Tien Giang Province harvests star apple fruits. The southern province wants brand protection for this fruit to be enhanced. — Photo nongnghiep.vn The southern province of Tien Giang has proposed that the management overseeing the quality of star apples exported to the United States (US) be enhanced. This will help protect the fruit’s brand, as well as the prestige of Vietnamese agricultural products. After getting a green light from the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for the export of star apples to the US in October, Tien Giang shipped dozens of tonnes of this fruit to this country, and received good responses from the US consumers initially. The first shipment arrived at the US in late December. Still, the management overseeing the plantation and quality of star apples must be improved to protect the fruit brand, according to the province. Thus, Tien Giang Province proposed to the ministry of … [Read more...] about Tien Giang asks for enhanced protection for star apples brand exported to US
Greater efforts demanded to promote forest protection
The statement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung at a meeting held by the State Steering Committee on Forest Sustainable Development Target Programme in the 2016-2020 period (Programme 886), in Hanoi, on January 25. The Deputy PM highlighted that urgent measures are required including protecting existing forest areas, increasing forest coverage, conserving biodiversity and nature, and improving the competitiveness of forest products. It is crucial to improve the institutions, mechanisms and policies related to forest protection and development, particularly in terms of forest planning and restructuring, he added. Deputy PM Dung also requested the close control and strict handling of violations of forest protection regulations; the renovation of forestry production; the development of products; and brand building. He asked the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to coordinate with the relevant ministries and agencies to successfully execute Programme 886 and the … [Read more...] about Greater efforts demanded to promote forest protection
Cu Lao Cham builds new environment & conservation brand
VietNamNet Bridge - After Cu Lao Cham (Chan Island) was recognized by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve, ecotourism in the area developed rapidly. Rock crabs are now under community protection2006 witnessed strong changes in marine conservation in Cu Lao Cham with the approval of a zoning plan to protect, exploit and develop ecotourism, along with the establishment of community organizations to carry out the task. A visit to the World Heritage town of Hoi An would be incomplete without dropping by Cu Lao Cham.Since 2013, Cu Lao Cham ecotourism has improved and is now an important product in the central province of Quang Nam’s tourism development plan. On the island, rock crabs (Gecarcoidea lalandii) are now under community protection. The rock crab is labeled when it is eligible for exploitation if its crab shell size is at least 7 cm. … [Read more...] about Cu Lao Cham builds new environment & conservation brand