We are pleased to announce that Apolat Legal, a law firm specializing in intellectual property rights, recently provided legal counsel to a prominent water purifier distribution company in Vietnam regarding a trademark dispute related to a domain name with Mitsubishi Chemical Cleansui Corporation, a Japanese company. This collaboration exemplifies Apolat Legal’s commitment to protecting its clients’ interests and navigating complex legal landscapes.
The Challenge: The dispute revolved around the use of a domain name by our client, a water purifier distributor, which clashed with the trademark owned by Mitsubishi Chemical Cleansui Corporation. One of the key challenges in this case was the outdated and ambiguous regulations surrounding trademark disputes related to domain names under Vietnamese laws. Apolat Legal was tasked with clarifying these ambiguous regulations in order to demonstrate that our client had not infringed upon the claimant’s trademark.
Apolat Legal’s Approach: Apolat Legal began by engaging in negotiations with the claimant during the initial phase of the dispute. Our experienced legal team effectively represented our client’s interests and advocated for a fair resolution. Subsequently, we collaborated with the inspectorate body of the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam to address the grey areas of the case and protect our client’s rights.
Resolution and Achievements: After a series of hearings before the inspectorate body of the Ministry of Science and Technology, both the claimant and the authority acknowledged the lack of specific regulations pertaining to this case. Through a meticulous process of clarifying the legal ambiguities, Apolat Legal successfully helped our client reach a mutually agreeable settlement with the claimant. As a result, the claimant consented to signing a dispute settlement agreement, ultimately resolving the case without any compensation or penalties imposed on our client.
The team: The successful outcome of this case was made possible through the diligent efforts of our partner, Mrs. Pham Thi Thoa, and associate Mr. Han Tran.
Apolat Legal’s involvement in resolving this trademark dispute related to a domain name highlights our firm’s dedication to providing exceptional legal services and protecting our clients’ intellectual property rights. This particular case presented unique challenges due to the outdated and ambiguous regulations in Vietnam’s legal framework. However, our team’s unwavering commitment to clarifying these regulations and advocating for our client’s position led to a successful resolution that favored our client’s interests.
If you have any inquiries regarding trademark disputes, intellectual property protection, or other legal matters, please do not hesitate to contact us via email info@apolatlegal.com. Our experienced team is ready to provide you with comprehensive legal support tailored to your specific needs and objectives.
