Dear Sir / Madam,

         WINCO Vietnam - International Patent, Trademark & Copyright Law Firm is one of the leading law firms operating in the field of intellectual property in Vietnam. In addition to a team of specialists in various fields of law, economics and technology, WINCO is staffed with qualified patent and trademark attorneys, who have gained many-year experience in establishing and enforcing intellectual property rights over patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyrights as well as in such pieces of work as assignment, licensing and litigation. What's more, WINCO is an active member of the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA), the Vietnam Association of Lawyers (VAL), the International Trademark Association (INTA), the European Communities Trade Mark Association (ECTA), the Asian Patent Attorney Association (APAA) and International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI).

         As far as you have known, Vietnam - a country with a population of over 80 million - has become one of the large potential markets, which deserves much attention from foreign investors. Especially, in the recent years, Vietnam has promulgated and enforced open investment law and regulations, thus creating a favourable environment for trade and investment activities. Vietnam has also been exerting great efforts to integrate into the regional and international community, of which the outstanding evidence is its joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) as the 150th member.

         In this context, intellectual property has become one of the focal issues in Vietnam. Therefore, the establishment and enforcement of a legal system in this field is of paramount importance. The recent introduction of the Vietnamese Law on Intellectual Property marks a new milestone in the development of intellectual property protection in Vietnam and contributes to Vietnam's great success in joining the WTO. It can be said that Vietnam has indeed developed an intellectual property legal system which basically complies with the regional and international standards. So far, tens of thousands of enterprises around the world have filed applications for registering their intellectual property subject matters in Vietnam. Numerous dispute cases relating to industrial property rights have been handled by the Vietnamese competent bodies. This proves the increasing efficiency of the regimes of protecting intellectual property rights in Vietnam, thus contributing to protecting the legitimate interests of investors. As in other countries in the world, a great contribution to the above-mentioned activities has been made by patent and trademark agents providing services in the field of intellectual property. One of them is our WINCO.

         I do hope and believe that whenever you seek any assistance in establishing or enforcing the rights over intellectual property subject matters in Vietnam, WINCO will be your number-one choice. I can ensure that our services will bring you the greatest satisfaction. WINCO's motto is "clients' interests are also ours".

         I would also like to draw your attention to the fact that WINCO provides services in the field of intellectual property not only in Vietnam but also in Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and many other countries.

         I welcome your cooperation greatly contributing to the development of our firm.

         Thank you for your attention and wish your firm great prosperity and success.

         Yours faithfully,

         LA HUU DA
         Patent Attorney
         General Director of WINCO