Pham & Associates — Vietnam

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- PHAM & ASSOCIATES - Address: 8, Tran Hung Dao St., - Cua Nam Ward, Ha Noi City - Tel: (84 24) 3824 4852 - Fax: (84 24) 3824 4853 - Email: hanoi@pham.com.vn - Website: www.pham.com.vn Established in 1991, Pham & Associates stands as one of Vietnam’s longest-standing and most prestigious intellectual property firms. With robust practice groups specializing in both IP prosecution and enforcement, the firm provides comprehensive legal counsel to a diverse clientele of domestic and international corporations. For over three decades, Pham & Associates has consistently ranked among the top filers for patents, trademarks, and industrial designs in Vietnam. The firm is widely recognized for its unparalleled expertise in IP consultancy, handling appeals, oppositions, and invalidation proceedings before IP Vietnam, as well as representing clients in court litigation and out-of-court settlement negotiations. Since 2001, the firm has been providing business law advisory services in Vietnam. We pride ourselves on navigating the complexities of the global IP landscape, ensuring that our clients’ intellectual capital is not only protected but also strategically positioned for sustainable growth. ### AREAS OF PRACTICE - Intellectual Property Our IP practice provides a comprehensive range of services, including: - Registration & Prosecution: Patents, utility solutions, trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications, trade names, and domain names. - IP Management: Clearance Search, Due Diligence, Maintenance, Renewals, and Annuity Payments - Protection & Enforcement: IP rights litigation, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and enforcement through administrative remedies. - Commercialization & Compliance: Anti-counterfeiting, unfair competition, licensing, franchising, and technology transfers. - Strategic Advisory: Trade secrets and overall IP portfolio strategy. - Business Law Our firm provides comprehensive legal counsel across a wide range of business sectors, including: - Corporate & Investment - Real Estate & Construction - Commerce & Taxation - Banking & Finance - Shipping & Maritime - Insurance - Labor & Employment - Dispute Resolution - WHY CHOOSE US The strength of Pham & Associates is built upon the following pillars: - Extensive Human Resources: With a team of over 110 professionals - one of the largest among law firms in Vietnam - our workforce includes 14 attorneys-at-law, 34 Registered IP Agents, and 30 technical specialists specializing in various fields such as chemistry, mechanics, electronics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and IT. This unique synergy of legal and technical mastery enables us to grasp intricate, emerging nuances that firms with limited staff or purely legal backgrounds might overlook. - Leading Enforcement & Litigation Prowess: Consistently ranked as a Tier 1 firm, we offer comprehensive protection beyond IP prosecution, specializing in high-stakes litigation, infringement disputes, and strategic out-of-court settlements. - Advanced Technological Infrastructure: We leverage proprietary docketing software and real-time IP databases to provide clients with exhaustive search capabilities and precise, automated workflow monitoring. - Institutional Heritage & Global Reach: Since 1991, our firm has been at the forefront of Vietnam’s intellectual property sector. We have a long-standing history of collaborating with IP Vietnam and government agencies to shape the national legal framework, from the original 2005 IP Law through its subsequent amendments in 2009, 2019, 2022, and 2025. Our active participation in global networks like INTA, AIPPI, APAA, ASEAN IPA, combined with our deep roots in the the Vietnam Bar Association (VBA) and the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA), enables us to deliver world-class IP solutions tailored to the Vietnamese market. - PROVEN TRACK RECORD To date, Pham & Associates has represented both domestic and international clients from nearly 40 countries, filing and prosecuting approximately 64,000 applications. This portfolio includes 35,000 trademarks (including Madrid System registrations), 21,000 patents (including PCT national phase entries), and 8,000 industrial designs. Consistently ranked as a Tier 1 firm in Vietnam for IP prosecution and contentious matters, we have earned a distinguished reputation for handling infringement through administrative channels and complex litigation. Our dynamic legal team excels in identifying infringing acts, addressing unfair competition, and accurately assessing economic damages for compensation claims. - NATIONWIDE PRESENCE Our strategic office network—headquartered in Hanoi with branches in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang—enables our legal team to provide immediate, localized support across Vietnam. This presence is a critical advantage in delivering swift solutions for urgent IP matters, from direct client consultations to managing high-stakes litigation and enforcement actions. - RECENT AWARDS & RANKINGS - Figurative trademark “pa Pham & Associates” is recognized as a well-known mark in Vietnam, consistently listed among the Top 50 Famous Brands (2016-2025); - Consistently ranked as a Tier 1 firm for Patent, Trademark Prosecution, and Contentious matters in Vietnam by MIP - IP Stars (2008-2025); - Honored as the Vietnam Patent Firm of the Year by Asia IP for 15 consecutive years (2009-2025) and was named Vietnam Trademark Firm of the Year in 2022. - Being named Intellectual Property Advisory Firm of the Year (2015-2022) by Corporate INTL; - Consistently featured among the Top Five Leading Firms in Vietnam by Chambers and Partners (2014-2022). ### Languages - Vietnamese - English ### Memberships - INTA: International Trademark Association - FICPI: International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys - ECTA: European Communities Trademark Association - CITMA: Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys - AIPLA: American Intellectual Property Law Association - LES (USA & Canada): Licensing Executives Society (United States and Canada) - AIPPI: International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property - APAA: Asean Patents Attorneys Association - VBA: Vietnam Bar Association - VIPA: Vietnam Intellectual Property Association ### Staffing Figures - 0 IP Attorneys at-law - 0 Registered IP Agents - 0 IP Associates - 0 Technical Specialists

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Pham Vu Khanh Toan

1991-present: Managing Partner of Pham & Associates. 1988-1991: Partner of INVESTIP- an IP Agency. 1985-1988: Official of the National Office of Intellectual Property (NOIP) · Intellectual Property