Area of Expertise:

Mr. Nguyen Duc Thang is an attorney and registered Industrial Property Representative, specializing in handling disputes and applications related to patents and industrial designs.

Educational Background:

Mr. Thang holds degrees in various fields, including Organic Chemistry, Law, and English.

Experience:

With over 25 years of accumulated experience in patent-related matters, Mr. Thang has a strong foundation in the field of intellectual property. He served as a Patent Attorney at INVESTIP for 8 years and later worked at Tilleke & Gibbins (Vietnam) as a Patent Executive for 4 years. He then led the patent team at Tilleke & Gibbins (Vietnam) for 8 more years before returning to INVESTIP, where he currently serves as Deputy General Director and Head of the Patent Department.

Mr. Thang is highly proficient in handling patent and industrial design matters across various industrial sectors, from chemistry to electronics. He provides strategic patent advice in Vietnam and manages patent and design-related legal procedures. His distinguished career has earned him numerous accolades, including:

  • IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals (2019–2020, 2022–2024)

  • IAM Global Leaders (2023–2025)

  • IP Star by Managing Intellectual Property magazine (2014–2024, 10 consecutive years)

  • Top Patent Attorney by World Intellectual Property Review (2016–2024, 8 consecutive years)

  • Top IP Expert by Asia IP (2022–2024)

Memberships:

– Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA)

– Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA)

– International Trademark Association (INTA)

– Hanoi Bar Association (HBA)

Languages: English