Identification of unfair competition behaviors related to geographical indications in the use of commercial indications under Vietnamese law

Abstract

In the field of intellectual property, geographical indications are often violated by business entities aiming to take advantage of the reputation of specific products in a certain locality for their own benefit, causing harm to other business entities. This article analyzes signs for identification of unfair competition acts related to the use of commercial indications that cause confusion with geographical indications and proposes recommendations to improve legal regulations on this issue.