A. Prof. Dr. Trần Kiên

Introduction

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Kien is a leading expert in civil law and intellectual property law in Vietnam. He has more than 15 years of experience in legal education, policy-oriented research and international academic cooperation. Alongside his role at VNU University of Law, he leads research at the Institute for Studies of Society, Economy and Environment (ISDS) and serves as an affiliated researcher at the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom. His main research areas focus on private law reform, digital rights, intellectual property law, and the intersection of law, human rights and technology.

Professional Experience

  • From 12/2008: Lecturer, VNU University of Law
  • From 05/2018: Deputy Director for Research, ISDS
  • From 06/2019: Affiliated Researcher, School of Law, University of Glasgow

Selected Publications

Selected Research Projects (Principal)

  1. “Law on Civil Society Organizations in Vietnam: Curriculum and Training Material Development,” funded by ICNL (2018–2019)
  2. “Conflict Between Human Rights and Intellectual Property Rights,” funded by NAFOSTED (2017–2019)
  3. “Civil Law Reform in the Context of Modernizing Vietnam’s Legal System,” School of Law, VNU (2016–2017)

Selected Books and Textbooks

  • Studies in Contract Laws of Asia, Vol. IV, Oxford University Press, 2022
  • Research Handbook on Copyright Law, Edward Elgar, 2017
  • Vietnamese Intellectual Property Law under French Colonial Rule, VNU Publishing House, 2020 — winner of a VNU Award
  • Conflict Between Human Rights and Intellectual Property Rights, VNU Publishing House, 2020 — winner of a VNU Award
  • Private Law and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, VNU Publishing House, 2023
  • The Limits of Internet Freedom, People’s Public Security Publishing House, 2018

Selected Journal Articles (International, Scopus/WoS-indexed)

  • “Politics as a Function of Trademark,” Journal of World Intellectual Property
  • “The Changing Nature of the Death Penalty in Vietnam,” Societies
  • “Constitutional Debate on Human Rights in Vietnam,” Asian Journal of Comparative Law
  • “Righting Misperceptions of MSM,” Journal of Clinical Medicine

Main Research Areas

  • Civil law (legal entities, contracts, property)
  • Intellectual property law
  • Constitutional law and human rights
  • Migration law
  • Social media and cybersecurity law

Education

Undergraduate:

  • Program: Full-time
  • Field: Civil Law
  • Institution: School of Law, VNU
  • Graduation year: 2007

Master’s:

  • Specialization: Comparative Company Law, Digital Copyright, Intellectual Property Law, International Sale of Goods
  • Institution: University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
  • Graduation year: 2010

PhD:

  • Specialization: Intellectual Property Law
  • Institution: University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
  • Graduation year: 2015

Other Certifications

  • Advanced Certificate in U.S. Intellectual Property Law (VNU-LS, 2009)
  • Legal Practice Training Certificate, Judicial Academy (2008)

Languages

English: Reading – D, Writing – D, Speaking – D (Fluent)

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