Dao Phuong Hanh
Dao Phuong Hanh
Overview
Ms. Hanh is a seasoned intellectual property (IP) attorney with over two decades of experience in the prosecution, registration, and protection of patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and copyrights. She began her career in the early 2000s as a legal assistant at a leading IP law firm in Vietnam, where she cultivated deep expertise in securing IP rights before national and international authorities.
Renowned for her strategic insight and regulatory precision, Ms. Hanh has successfully advised clients across industries on IP portfolio management, registration strategies, and legal risk assessment. Her command of both regional and international IP frameworks—ranging from Southeast Asia to Europe, North America, Latin America, and Africa—makes her an indispensable advisor for multinational clients seeking coordinated protection for their intellectual assets.
Ms. Hanh currently leads complex IP prosecution matters at ALIAT LEGAL and is a member of prestigious regional IP organizations, including the ASEAN Intellectual Property Association (ASEAN IPA) and the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA). Her standing within these communities reflects her commitment to excellence and thought leadership in the evolving landscape of intellectual property.
Profession
- Registered IP Attorney
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commercial Law from Hanoi University of Law (Hanoi, Vietnam)
- Bachelor of Economics and Management from Hanoi University of Science and Technology (Hanoi, Vietnam)
- Bachelor of Foreign Languages from Hanoi National University (Hanoi, Vietnam)
- IP Rights Training Course for Practitioners Specializing in Trademarks (Tokyo, Japan)
Membership of Professional Societies
- Member of ASEAN Intellectual Property Association (ASEAN IPA)
- Member of Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA)
Relevant Experience
Patent Prosecution
- Conducting patent searches and assessing the patentability of inventions.
- Drafting, filing, and managing patent applications before national and international authorities.
- Handling office actions, preparing responses, and overcoming objections from examiners.
Trademark Prosecution
- Conducting trademark availability searches and assessing registrability.
- Filing and prosecuting trademark applications before relevant IP offices.
- Responding to office actions, provisional refusals, and objections.
- Managing opposition proceedings to defend or challenge trademark registrations.
Industrial Design Prosecution
- Preparing and filing design applications to secure protection for product appearances.
- Managing examination responses to comply with formal and substantive requirements.
- Advising on international design protection strategies.
Copyright Registration
- Filing copyright applications to secure rights for literary, artistic, and software works.
- Handling official communications and compliance requirements.
International IP Prosecution
- Assisting clients with Madrid System trademark filings and international patent applications.
- Managing IP registrations across Southeast Asia, the EU, North America, Latin America, and Africa.
- Coordinating with global IP offices to ensure smooth prosecution.
Legal Risk Assessment in IP Prosecution
- Assessing the likelihood of successful registration of patents, trademarks, and designs.
- Identifying potential conflicts and risks before filing applications.
- Advising on the strategic selection of jurisdictions for IP protection.
Languages
- Vietnamese: Native
- English: Good (used daily in document drafting, and client negotiations)
Awards & Contributions
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Head Quarters
ALIAT Building, 27-31 D7 Street,
An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: [+84] 1900.5555.38
Email: contact@aliat.group
