Discover the risks and dangers of failing to register a trademark to understand the value and importance of trademark registration for your brand.
The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Vietnam Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Vietnam Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Vietnam, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.
- Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
- Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
- Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2
Trademark Application Filing
Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Vietnam and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
STEP 3
Trademark Registration Certificate
Once your trademark application is approved, our attorneys complete all the formalities necessary to obtain the registration certificate in Vietnam. After the certificate is issued, it is forwarded to your address along with a registration report specifying the registration number, registration date, and any special consideration that should be taken into account in Vietnam.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Delivery of Registration Certificate & Report
- Monitoring & Notification of Important Dates
Additional Services in Vietnam
Discover how our services help protect and strengthen your brand in Vietnam.
Trademark Search
Check if your trademark is available for registration with our easy-to-use search tool.
Search TrademarkTrademark Renewal
Renew your trademark to maintain uninterrupted protection for your brand.
Renew TrademarkDomain Registration
Safeguard your local domain with ease through our trusted partner, Register.Domains.
Search .VN DomainsFrom our Blog
National vs. International Trademark Registration
Discover how national and international trademark registration compare, the pros and cons of each, and which is right for you.
Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application?
Any person has the right to challenge a trademark application.
What are the reasons for which a registration can be canceled?
Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:
- Ownership rights issues
- Copyright infringement
- The mark is too generic
- The mark is merely descriptive
- The mark serves a functional purpose
- The mark lacks distinctiveness
- The mark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive
- The mark is widely recognized or famous
- Protection of national flags, emblems, and other state symbols
- Misrepresentation of the mark's owner
- The mark includes a geographical indication
- Conflicts with trade names
- Conflicts with registered design rights
- The mark violates public policy or moral standards
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period starts on the day it is published in the IP Gazette.
The opposition period concludes when the registration certificate is issued.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Vietnam after it has been submitted?
Is it possible to claim priority for a patent application in Vietnam?
To claim priority for an application in Vietnam, these conditions must be met:
- The applicant's home country must be a member of the Paris Convention.
- The home application must have been filed no more than six months before the application in Vietnam.
- An international registration can include Vietnam as a designated country.
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?
Registering a trademark grants the following rights:
- Exclusive use of the trademark
- Ability to oppose later conflicting trademark applications
- Ability to cancel later conflicting trademark registrations
- Right to take legal action against others for infringement or using a similar mark
- Right to license the trademark to others
- Right to request customs authorities to seize counterfeit goods
- Right to seek compensation for trademark infringement
¿Es obligatorio usar mi marca antes de solicitar su registro?
No es necesario que los solicitantes usen la marca o tengan planes de usarla antes de registrarla.
If I register my trademark in Vietnam, will it be protected in other countries?
Your trademark registration is only valid within Vietnam.
What actions are necessary to fulfill the trademark usage requirement?
A trademark must be used in commerce within a five-year period. The usage can be minimal but must meet these criteria:
- The mark should be attached to goods, their packaging, business methods, or service-related documents.
- The mark should be used in the distribution, advertising, or storage for sale of goods.
- The mark should be used in the importation of goods.
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered?
The trademark registration is valid for an initial period of 10 years, starting from the date it is registered.
What is the time frame for completing a trademark registration?
The trademark registration process typically takes between 18 to 24 months to finish, assuming there are no objections to the application.
Do I need to submit a Power of Attorney?
To finish the registration process, you need to submit a power of attorney.
Does registering a trademark in Vietnam grant me any legal rights?
To have rights to a trademark in Vietnam, you must register it. Vietnam follows the 'first to file' rule.
Do I need to use my trademark before applying for registration?
You don't need to use your trademark or plan to use it before applying for registration.
¿Se puede anular el registro?
Existen varios motivos por los cuales se puede solicitar la cancelación de un registro: violación de derechos de autor exclusivos; la marca es genérica; la marca es descriptiva; la marca tiene una función específica; la marca carece de distintividad suficiente; la marca es confusa, engañosa o denigrante; la marca es notoria o reconocida; uso indebido de emblemas de estado, escudos de armas o banderas protegidas; representación incorrecta del titular de la marca; la marca es una indicación geográfica; nombres comerciales; derechos relacionados con diseños registrados; la marca va en contra del orden público o las buenas costumbres.
Still have questions?