LEGAL TEAM

KIEU HOAI NAM

As a founder of the firm, Nam has been with Daitin & Associates since the beginning and so far enriched his professional life with 13 years of extensive experience. Before founding Daitin & Associates, Nam had worked in a number of challenging but rewarding positions such as IP leader of Trademark and Infringements Department in high-ranked firms in Vietnam. His professional expertise developed from numerous cases he has been dealing with in various aspects of intellectual properties, locally and internationally.

Having been recognized by the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam (NOIP), Nam is also a member of Hanoi Bar Association, Vietnam bar Federation and Vietnam Intellectual Property Association.

Bar adminissions

  • Vietnam Bar Federation
  • Vietnam Hanoi Bar Association

Adminisstions

  • National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam
  • Lao Patent & Trademark Office
  • Cambodia Patent & Trademark Office
  • Myanmar Registry
  • Court

Association membership

  • International Trademark Association (INTA)
  • Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA)
  • Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle (AIPPI)

Client milestones

  • WILO SE (Germany) V. An Phat Electromechanical Co., Ltd. (Vietnam) (2010): Representation of water pump manufacturer WILO SE in an opposition action against registration of a similar mark of a competitor.
  • BK Giulini GmbH (Germany) V. MyUc Science Technology Development JSC (Vietnam) (2011): Representation of BK Giulini GmbH in a trademark infringement action regarding a competitor’s use of a similar mark.
  • MOULINSART S.A. (Belgium) V. Phu Dat Manufacturing and Trading Co., Ltd. (Vietnam) (2011): Representation of Belgian company in an opposition action against registration of a similar mark of a competitor.
  • Consitex SA (Switzerland) (2012): Representation of Consitex SA (owner of the mark “ZEGNA” for clothing) in many trademark infringement actions regarding competitor’s use of similar marks.
  • SINBAR (France) V. Manh Cam Company Limited (Vietnam) (2014): Representation of bike manufacturer SINBAR in an opposition action against registration of a similar mark of a competitor.
  • Spell C. LLC (United States) V. Tuan Phuong Service Agency Company Limited (Vietnam) (2014): Representation of Spell C. LLC in a trademark infringement action regarding a competitor’s use of a similar mark.
  • Eastern Company S.A.E. (Egypt) V. Eques Holding Group S.A (Switzerland) (2013):Representation of tobacco manufacturer Eastern Company S.A.E. in defense of its right regarding the use of the registered mark “CLEOPATRA” for tobacco products in Vietnam.
  • RAUCH Fruchtsäfte GmbH (Austria) (2012): Successfully prosecuted over registration of the mark “BRAVO” in Vietnam.
  • Audemars Piguet Holding SA (Switzerland) (2013): Successfully prosecuted over registration of the mark “TO BREAK THE RULES, YOU MUST FIRST MASTER THEM” in Vietnam.
  • Wanlida Group Co., Ltd. (China) (2012): Successfully prosecuted over registration of the mark “MALATA” in Vietnam.
  • Kim Dong Publishing House (Vietnam) (2009): Successfully prosecuted over registration of the mark “KIM DONG” in Vietnam.
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo SE (Germany) (2012): Successfully prosecuted over registration of the mark “MAN Diesel & Turbo” in Vietnam.
  • Oerlikon Trading AG, Trübbach (Switzerland) (2012): Successfully prosecuted over registration of the mark “P3e & Device” in Vietnam.
  • AVAST Software a.s. (Czech) (2012): Successfully prosecuted over registration of the mark “AVAST” in Vietnam.
  • The Vietnam National Coal – Mineral Industries Group (Vietnam) (2010): Successfully prosecuted over registration of the mark “VINACOMIN” in Vietnam.

Technical areas

  • Law
  • Trademark

Practices

  • Litigation & Prosecution
  • Cancellation & Opposition Proceedings
  • Madrid Agreement & Protocol
  • Anti-Counterfeiting Enforcement Procedures
  • Licensing & Franchising
  • Searching & Clearance

Language

Vietnamese (native), English (fluent)

Contact

  • Phone: +84 904 998 680 (Whatsapp, Zalo, Wechat)
  • Tel: +84-24-3201-0324
  • Fax: +84-24-3200-3524
  • Email: nam@daitin.com.vn & info@daitin.com.vn