Vietnam
Unlock your potential in Vietnam with expert IP protection.
Our team in Vietnam is committed to helping businesses navigate the country’s unique IP landscape. With a focus on proactive protection and strategic insights, we ensure your intellectual property is not only safeguarded but positioned for long-term success in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic markets.
Patent & Trademark Services in Vietnam
With all our services, we go the extra mile. We understand that the intricacies of patent and trademark prosecution can be complex. Our team is equipped with the know-how and experience to guide you through every stage of the process, ensuring that your innovations are well-protected.
Securing a trademark in Vietnam involves filing an application with the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam (NOIP). The process generally takes 12–18 months and requires the submission of specific documents and compliance with legal protocols.
Key Requirements Include:
- A simply signed Power of Attorney (PoA).
- A notarized original Agreement for licensing or assignments.
- A copy of the Registration Certificate, if applicable.
- For priority applications, a certified copy of the Priority Document accompanied by an English translation (if not in English).
- For marks in languages other than English or Vietnamese, a translation and transliteration of the mark.
Vietnam supports multi-class applications and is a member of both the Madrid Protocol and the Paris Convention, facilitating international trademark filings.
Validity and Renewal
A registered trademark in Vietnam is valid for 10 years, with the option to renew for subsequent 10-year periods.
To obtain a patent in Vietnam, the application process typically takes between 36 to 48 months. Several important steps and documents are required to ensure your invention is granted protection under Vietnamese patent law.
Key Requirements for Patent Registration:
Types of Protection for Inventions:
- Invention Patents: Protection lasts for 20 years from the filing date.
- Utility Solution Patents: Protection lasts for 10 years from the filing date.
Grace Period: Vietnam offers a 12-month grace period for novelty exceptions, allowing for prior disclosure of the invention up to 12 months before filing without affecting the novelty.
Documents Required for Patent Application:
- Claiming Priority Under the Paris Convention: A Certified True Copy (CTC) of the priority document is required, which can be submitted within 3 months from the filing date in Vietnam.
- Specification and Drawings: The specification and drawings must be submitted in English, with the Vietnamese translation required at the time of filing.
- Bibliographic Information: The applicant must provide the name and address of both the inventor and the applicant.
- Power of Attorney (PoA): A simply signed original PoA is required, which can be submitted within 1 month from the filing date for non-PCT applications, or within 34 months for PCT applications from the priority date/PCT filing date if no priority claim is made.
Special Considerations:
Late Entry into National Phase: Vietnam does not allow late entry into the national phase.
Duration of Protection:
- Invention Patents: Protection lasts for 20 years.
- Utility Solution Patents: Protection lasts for 10 years.
With these steps, the patent prosecution process in Vietnam ensures that your invention is protected under national and international patent laws.
