The decision was issued on September 27, 2022.

Ngan Tran, an IP expert from Maygust Trademark Attorneys said that the certificate will be valid for 10 years from June 7, 2021.

ST24, ST25 rice trademarks protected in Australia.

It can be extended by another 10 years providing criteria are met, she said.

On April 22, 2021, the office received an application from T&L Global Foods Supply PTY LTD regarding the trademark registration of ST24 and ST25 rice as "Rice; Best Rice of The World".

In May 2021, the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia sent a dispatch to IP Australia objecting to T&L's trademark registration of ST24 and ST25 rice.

The office was scheduled to announce its response to T&L on September 11, 2022.

Recently on its website, IP Australia changed the status of the case to "Lapsed/Not Protected", which means it refused the firm's application.

At the same time, IP Australia announced that three trademarks under Ho Quang Tri Private Enterprise are protected in Australia.

Vietnam 2022 rice exports to rise to 6.3-6.5 mln tonnes

Vietnam’s rice exports are expected to rise to 6.3 million-6.5 million tonnes this year from 6.24 million tonnes last year on strong demand, the chairman of the country’s food association said on Tuesday.

Bangladesh to import rice from Vietnam and India to replenish reserves

Bangladesh is finalizing deals with Vietnam and India to import a total of 330,000 tonnes of rice as it races to replenish reserves and cool domestic prices, two officials with direct knowledge of the matter said on Monday.

Rice exports jump 20 pct

Vietnam exported 4.2 million tons of rice in the first seven months, 20 percent up year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Building brand name for Vietnamese rice

For years, Vietnam has been holding a leading position worldwide in terms of rice exports. However, the value of rice export turnover is not commensurate with the potential and efforts of farmers. This is because most of Vietnamese rice is still exported as a raw material without its own brand. 

US fastest growing market for Vietnamese rice

Rice exports to the U.S. surged by 71.3 percent in the first five months, the highest growth rate of any market, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said.

Source: VNA