VIETNAM’S NATIONAL DAY HOLIDAY NOTICE, SEPTEMBER 02
On the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 02, 1945 – September 02, 2024), ANLIS IP CO., LTD. would...
28.08.2024Estimating 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:
Start by reviewing the official fee schedule provided by the Vietnam National Office of Intellectual Property (NOIP). This schedule typically outlines the various fees associated with patent applications, including filing fees, examination fees, and publication fees.
Below is a reference for official fees for reference:
No. | Description | Unit | Official fees in VND | Equipvalent in USD |
1. | Filing fees | application | 150.000 | 6.25 |
2. | Formality examination | Each independent claim | 180.000 | 7.5 |
Formality examination from 7th page of specification | Each page | 8.000 | 0.3 | |
3. | Classification of invention (IPC)* | Each IPC | 100.000 | 4.2 |
4. | Examination fees of priority right | Each priority application | 600.000 | 25.0 |
5. | Publication fees of application | application | 120.000 | 5.0 |
Publication fees from 2nd drawings** | Each drawing | 60.000 | 2.5 | |
Publication fees from 7th page of specification** | Each page | 10.000 | 0.4 |
(*) Classification of invention (IPC)* is only charged when the IPC is not provided in the application. Normally, the Patent Agent will helps you to do it.
(**) VNIPO has not published the entired filing specification, therefore, this fees currently not been charged now.
No. | Description | Unit | Official fees
in VND |
Equipvalent
in USD |
1. | Search for substantive examination | Each independent claim | 600.000 | 25.0 |
2. | Subtantive examination | Each independent claim | 720.000 | 30 |
Subtantive examination from 7th page of specification | Each page | 32.000 | 1.3 |
The substantive examination request can be filed simultaneously at the filing time or within 36 months for utility solutions and 42 months for invention from the earliest priority date/filing date
No. | Description | Unit | Official fees in VND | Equipvalent in USD |
1. | Granting fees | Each patent | 120.000 | 5.0 |
2. | Granting fees for each additional objects | Each independent claim | 100.000 | 4.2 |
3. | Publication of Decision of granting Patent | Each patent | 120.000 | 5.0 |
Publication fees from 2nd drawings | Each drawing | 60.000 | 2.5 | |
Publication fees from 7th page of specification | Each page | 10.000 | 0.4 | |
4. | Record into National Registry | Each patent | 120.000 | 5.0 |
5. | Maintenance for the first year | Each independent claim | 300.000 | 12.5 |
In addition to the basic filing fee, there may be additional fees for services such as requesting examination, requesting accelerated examination, amendment of specification, assignment, etc. These fees should be accounted for based on your specific requirements. Please do not forget to estimate for postage of documents to Vietnam, bank fees for transfer money.
If your original application was not filed in Vietnamese, you’ll likely need to provide translations of the application documents. Estimate the cost of translation services based on the length and complexity of the documents, and vary on each Patent Agent
If you’re working with a patent attorney or agent to handle the process, consider their fees for preparing and filing the application on your behalf.
It’s important to note that fee schedules and requirements may change over time, so it’s a good idea to consult with a qualified patent attorney for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
If you are care about patent filings, please email us at ip@anlis.vn for quotation.
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