Dr La Huu Da

General Director

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Dr. Da is one of the founding members of WINCO and the head of the firm.

After receiving his PhD in Biology from Vietnam National University Hanoi in 1974, he studied patent law at Russian State Academy of Intellectual Property.

He joined WINCO after his over 20 years serving at the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology. He provides clients with technical assistance to litigation counsel in patent infringement, impeachment actions and advisory service of investment and technological transfer, intellectual property matters. He has given numerous lectures at universities and international seminars on intellectual property law.

He is a member of APAA (Asian Patent Attorney Association), INTA (International Trademark Association) and ECTA (European Communities Trade Mark Association).

Other professionals

Dr. Le Nguyen Ngu

Dr. Ngu received his PhD in Chemistry from Russian National Research Medical University. Prior to joining the firm, he was a professor at Thai Nguyen Industrial Technology University and the head of the Technological Science Department. Having been involved in intellectual property and joined WINCO since 1995, he specializes in patent preparation and prosecution in the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, electronics and computer technology. His expertise has enabled him to write numerous patent specifications covering a wide range of technologies including business practice, hardware, software and mechanical designs.

He is a member of VIPA (Vietnam Intellectual Property Association), VAL (Vietnam Association of Lawyers), ASEAN IPA (the ASEAN Intellectual Property Association), APAA (Asian Patent Attorney Association), INTA (International Trademark Association), ECTA (European Communities Trade Mark Association) and AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property).

Address: 54 Tran Quoc Vuong, Cau Giay, Hanoi

Mail: winco@winco.vn

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Mr. BUI VAN DAN

Bui Van Dan is one of the founding members of WINCO. He graduated from Vietnam People's University of Security and then from the training course in professional investigation at the Federal Republic of Russia. He was the former head of criminal investigation division of the Railway Police Department and the Criminal Police Department – Ministry of Public Security.

He also worked as a high-ranking specialist in investigating economic crimes and has had many experiences in dealing with violations in IP field.

He himself has directed the handling of many infringement cases in respect of IP and counterfeit goods relating to tobacco, medicine, wine, fertilizer, cement, etc.

He also takes part in training, and teaching professionals at many domestic universities.

He is one of the active members of VIPA (Vietnam Intellectual Property Association), ASEAN IPA (the ASEAN Intellectual Property Association), INTA (International Trademark Association), ECTA (European Communities Trade Mark Association) and AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property).

Adress: 54 Tran Quoc Vuong, Cau Giay, Ha Noi

Mail: winco@winco.vn

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Mr. Le Xuan Hoang

Le Xuan Hoang is the first founding member of WINCO. He graduated from Hanoi Law University in 1988. He was a specialist of the Legislation Department of the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam during 1988 – 1992 and became a member of Hanoi Lawyer Corps in 1992. He has over 20 years of experience in the field of intellectual property; especially he is proficient in solving intellectual property disputes on the rights over patents, industrial designs, trademarks in Vietnam as well as claims for the rights over industrial property subject matters in Vietnam and trademarks in Laos and Cambodia. He attended a lawyer and judge training course organized by Vietnam Ministry of Justice and many other training courses as well as international forums on intellectual property matters which were sponsored by WIPO. He was also awarded his Certificate of Intellectual Property by the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam.

Address: 54 Tran Quoc Vuong, Cau Giay, Hanoi

Mail: winco@winco.vn

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Mr Nguyen Duc Anh

As a partner at WINCO, Mr. Nguyen Duc Anh oversees operations at the Hanoi office. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Hanoi University of Pharmacy in 1988. To further his expertise, he earned a Master’s degree in Pharmacy from the same institution in 1991. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Hanoi Law University (1991) and a Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages from the University of Foreign Languages (1993).

From 1992 to 1998, Mr. Anh worked as an expert for the Vietnam-Sweden Health Cooperation Program, where he contributed to initiatives aimed at improving healthcare systems and pharmaceutical practices in Vietnam.

He later transitioned into the field of intellectual property (IP), taking on significant roles such as Head of the Patent Department and Head of the IP Division at a leading IP law firm before joining WINCO. With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Anh has developed deep expertise in pharmaceuticals and chemistry, particularly in the intersection of IP law and pharmaceutical innovation. He specializes in patent drafting, IP enforcement, and regulatory compliance for pharmaceutical products.

Mr. Anh is also a sought-after speaker and has been invited as a lecturer at numerous national and international seminars on topics such as pharmaceutical patents, IP protection in the healthcare industry, and regulatory frameworks for drug development. He is a member of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) and the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA), where he actively contributes to discussions on global IP trends.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

BSc in Pharmacy, Hanoi University of Pharmacy (1988)
MSc in Pharmacy, Hanoi University of Pharmacy (1991)
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Hanoi Law University (1991)
Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages, University of Foreign Languages (1993)
Expert in Pharmaceutical IP and Regulatory Compliance
Member of AIPPI and APAA.

Address: 54 Tran Quoc Vuong, Cau Giay, Hanoi

Mail: winco@winco.vn

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Ms. Dang Thi Thanh

Dang Thi Thanh is one of the members founding WINCO. She graduated from Hanoi Law University and received a Master of Law in 1995. She worked in the courts for 30 years, Former Judge of People’s Courts of Thanh Hoa Province, member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee (terms I, XIII, XIV), Former Chief Justice of People’s Courts of Thanh Hoa Province, Former Deputy Chief Judge of Criminal Court of the Supreme People’s Court.

She has many years experiencing in trial of criminal and civil litigations, commerce and investment cases as well as intellectual property right infringement cases. She successfully judged complex cases involving civil and seriously criminal litigations.

Besides, she also takes part in training and teaching at many domestic universities and conferences organized by some Ministries/Departments.

She is one of active members of VAL (Vietnam Association of Lawyers), VBF (Vietnam Bar Federation), APAA (Asian Patent Attorney Association), AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property).

Address: 54 Tran Quoc Vuong, Cau Giay, Hanoi

Mail: winco@winco.vn

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