1. Required documents for filing a patent application Two Application forms; One patent specification One abstract Original Power of Attorney signed by applicant(s) (in case the application filed through IP agent) Documents evidencing the right of priority (if the patent application has a claim for priority right). 2. Deadlines for filing and prosecuting patent application…
Company establishment and notes are currently a market trend when Vietnam is an emerging market with many potentials and opportunities for start-up businesses as well as taking advantage of advantages to develop business. VNNA Law Firm is always proud to be a law firm providing professional company establishment services, with reasonable costs in 63 provinces…
A bottle of perfume, a handbag,… can all be registered for protection as an industrial designs. So what is an industrial design and what is the registration process? Please read the article “Registration procedure for industrial designs” by VNNA. Hope the article is useful to readers! Overview registration procedure for industrial designs Definition Industrial designs…
Registering a trademark is a crucial step in protecting your brand, but what happens if you need to amend, assign, or divide your trademark application? Understanding the legal procedures set by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IPVN) is essential to ensure a smooth process. In this article, we provide a step-by-step guide on how…
Trademark registration. You are an individual or a business that spends a lot of time and effort to build and develop your brand. You are interested in the registration procedure but do not know where to start. Please refer to VNNA’s article on “Registration procedure for trademark” for useful information. Definition Trademark means any sign…
Types of enterprises in Vietnam according to current regulations (Enterprise Law 2020), there are 5 main types of enterprises including: – Joint stock company, – Single-member limited liability company, – Limited liability company with two or more members, – Partnership, – Private enterprise. Private enterprise A private enterprise is an enterprise owned by an individual…
On February 18, 2025, the Intellectual Property Office (IP Vietnam) issued Notification No. 438/TB-SHTT, announcing significant steps towards digital transformation and administrative reforms in accordance with government regulations. As part of this initiative, the IP Vietnam will send all documents related to the resolution of administrative procedures in industrial property. This includes decisions, notifications, and…
1. Definition of invention An invention is a technical solution in the form of a product or process that solves a determined problem by applying laws of nature. An invention is protected by a Patent for Invention or a Patent for Utility Solution. 2. Requirements for an invention An invention is protected by a Patent…
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…
As we know, a utility solution is a technical solution similar to a patent. In some countries around the world, it is referred to as a “utility model” or “petty patent.” Currently, many countries provide a system for protecting utility models, while there are also many that do not offer such protection. In this article,…
