In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, protecting your brand is more important than ever. Trademark registration in Afghanistan provides businesses with legal safeguards, market advantages, and the exclusive right to use their brand identity in this dynamic and growing market. Whether you are a local entrepreneur or an...
31.10.2024
Question: Our client would like to file a patent application in Vietnam later, he disclosed his invention last month at an international trade show in the country A. We would like to know how late our client has to file the patent application in Vietnam so he can still...
26.05.2024
Estimating fees for the national phase entry of a PCT patent application in Vietnam involves several components. The fees can vary based on factors such as the number of claims, the number of priority rights, number of specification pages. Here’s a general outline of the steps involved: 1. Official...
24.05.2024
In Vietnam, as in many other jurisdictions, patent applications are subject to novelty requirements, meaning that the invention claimed in the application must be novel at the time of filing. However, there are certain exceptions or situations where a patent application may still be considered novel despite prior disclosure....
22.05.2024
Initiation of National Phase Entry: The process begins with the applicant submitting a request to enter the national phase in Vietnam to the Intellectual Property Office (VNIPO) within 31 months from the priority date. Earlier entry to national phase is possible, and the applicant should consult with their IP...
21.05.2024
Before deciding to get a patent in Vietnam, inventors/owners need to prepare some steps before coming to Vietnam IPO for application. To enter a patent application in Vietnam, follow these steps: Determine the type of patent In Vietnam, you can apply for utility solutions, or invention patents. These two...
25.02.2024
Maintaining a patent in Vietnam involves several procedures and timelines to ensure the continued validity and protection of the granted patent. Here’s an overview of the maintenance procedures and timelines for patents in Vietnam: 1. Annuity Payments In Vietnam, maintaining a patent primarily involves the payment of annuities, also...
21.02.2024
Should I file my trademark application under the company name or my own name? Which option would I benefit the most from? These are popular questions many businessmen often ask when they start up their business and invest lots of money and efforts in building the brand name for...
08.12.2020
We encounter the terms copyright, trademarks, and patents everywhere in our daily life. For example, we see the words “© Copyrights” under each website when surfing the Internet, or hear the news that “Scientists have come up with inventions…”, or come across trademarks with the ® sign on the...
01.12.2020
In practice of commerce, many companies and individuals use the registered symbol ® on their products. So what the registered symbol means or just for the purpose of decorating and implying the products’ prestige? And whether it is illegal to add the registered symbol to a trademark embedded on...
19.11.2020
In recent years, intellectual property – IP rights have played a pivotal role in the growth of the highly competitive global fashion industry. Amid breakneck advances in information and communication technologies (ICTs), supply-chain logistics, social media and an evolving buyer culture, IP rights and their protection are likely to...
13.11.2020
Background Saigon Cosmetics Corporation (SCC) is a Vietnamese company based in Ho Chi Minh City, specializing in fragrance, cosmetics and toiletries production and distribution. Since 2000, the former state-owned enterprise has been a share-holding company. IP Management Product recognition and a wide base of loyal customers are essential success...
15.10.2020
