Notice When Registering a Trademark Containing Elements of the Vietnam Map. Protecting Vietnam’s sacred national sovereignty is the right, responsibility, and duty of every Vietnamese organization and citizen
VNNA – an intellectual property representative in Vietnam and internationally – is committed to assisting clients in designing and registering trademarks while ensuring the protection of Vietnam’s maritime and territorial sovereignty.
VNNA invites readers to refer to the following article for insights and experience to facilitate a smooth and successful trademark registration process.
Notice When Registering a Trademark Containing Elements of the Vietnam Map
According to Notice No. 7296/TB-SHTT dated August 27, 2013, issued by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam, trademark registrations that include elements resembling the Vietnam map must comply with legal regulations concerning the use of the country’s map. This aims to raise (awareness of national sovereignty, particularly regarding the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos, with specific requirements as follows:
Trademarks featuring the Vietnam map must accurately depict its proportions, positioning, and, most importantly, include the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos.
For pending trademark applications or existing Trademark Registration Certificates that include elements of the Vietnam map, applicants and certificate holders may request to update their trademarks to a revised version that clearly represents the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos. No additional fees or charges are required, provided no other elements of the original version are altered.
To save time and costs, businesses should pay close attention to these requirements when using the Vietnam map in trademarks for advertising, commercial, or promotional purposes.
VNNA’s Trademark Registration Services
VNNA & Associates Co., Ltd with a team of professional and dedicated experts, ready to assist clients with legal matters related to trademark registration, including:
- Legal consultation on intellectual property and trademark registration.
- Trademark search and evaluation to assess the likelihood of obtaining a protection certificate.
- Advising on trademark modifications to enhance registration success rates.
- Guidance on application documents and registration procedures in compliance with the latest regulations
- Authorized representation for clients in filing trademark registration applications with the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam.
The above is VNNA’s guidance on registering trademarks containing elements of the Vietnam map. If you require assistance with trademark registration, please contact VNNA for expert consultation and support.
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