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Trademark Registration in Vietnam- Protect Your Brand Nationwide

Trademark protection in Vietnam is administered by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IP Vietnam / NOIP) under the Ministry of Science and Technology. IP Vietnam conducts both absolute and relative examination, including examination against earlier filed or registered marks. The process is detailed and follows strict statutory timelines.

Why Trademark Registration in the Vietnam Is Important for Brand Protection?

Exclusive Rights: Grants you exclusive legal ownership and control over your trademark for the registered goods/services throughout Vietnam.

Legal Enforcement: Enables you to take action against infringement, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use through the Vietnam Intellectual Property Office (IP Vietnam) and Vietnamese courts.

Nationwide Protection: Secures trademark protection across all provinces and cities of Vietnam.

Market Positioning: Strengthens brand identity, builds consumer trust, and enhances competitive advantage in Vietnam’s fast-growing market.

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How the Vietnam Trademark Registration Works

The Vietnam trademark registration system follows a structured sequence of reviews, publications, and legal checks. These steps ensure that trademarks meet all statutory requirements and remain protected over time. 

1

Filing

The Trademark applications are filed via the IP Vietnam online system or physically at IP Vietnam offices. An application number and filing date are issued upon submission.

2

Examination

The IP Vietnam conducts a formal examination and if deficiencies are found, a notice is issued and must be rectified within the prescribed deadline.

3

Acceptance & Publication

If the application passes formal examination, it is published in the Industrial Property Official Gazette within approximately 2 months from acceptance of form. IP Vietnam conducts substantive examination (normally 9–12 months from publication). Office Actions may be issued and must be responded to within the stipulated time limits.

4

Opposition Period

Third parties may file oppositions from the publication date until before the decision to grant registration. The opposition period runs for the entire substantive examination period (effectively 9-12 months), but oppositions are best filed early.

5

Registration

If the application satisfies all requirements the IP Vietnam issues a Notice of Intention to Grant and upon payment of the registration fee, the trademark is entered in the register and Trademark Registration Certificate is issued

6

Validity & Renewal

A Vietnamese trademark is valid for 10 years from the filing date. Renewable indefinitely for successive 10-year periods and renewal must be filed within 6 months before expiry. A 6-month grace period is available with late fees

Trademark Services Available in Vietnam

01

Attorney-Assisted Search

In-depth legal search for conflicts.

02

Trademark Registration Services

Full filing and application management.

03

Trademark Renewal Services

Complete filing and application management with Vietnam

04

Watch & Monitoring Services

Continuous monitoring of Vietnam trademarks to spot potential conflicts.

05

Ownership Transfer / Assignment

Efficient handling of trademark ownership

Requirements for Filing

Applicant's legal name and address.

Clear Representation of the mark

Description of goods/services

Passport Copy of the Applicant/ Authorised signatory

Copy of CR/Incorporation Certificate.

Priority claim (if applicable) with proof

Power of Attorney if filed through agent

Official Fee 0.00
Professional Fee 0.00
Total 0.00
Search Fee No Search Fee

Timeline

Approx. 18-24 months from filing to registration in a straightforward case with no objection or opposition.

Validity & Renewal

A Vietnamese trademark is valid for 10 years from the filing date. Renewable indefinitely for successive 10-year periods and renewal must be filed within 6 months before expiry. A 6-month grace period is available with late fees

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