Why Register A Trademark in Vietnam?
Whether you’re launching locally or expanding into the country, securing your Vietnam trademark is a smart move for long-term brand protection and growth.
Exclusive Ownership
Gives you exclusive rights to your brand name or logo.
Brand Protection
Protects against copycats and counterfeit products.
Legal Enforcement
Allows you to enforce rights through courts or customs.
Credibility and Trust
Builds credibility with customers, investors, and partners.
Types of Trademarks You Can Register in Vietnam
Word Marks
Covers names, slogans, or any text-based identifiers. Protection applies regardless of font or style, focusing solely on the wording itself. Useful when your brand name is the core element you want to safeguard.
Figurative Marks
Protects visual elements such as logos, icons, or abstract designs that do not include texts. Registration ensures no one else can use a similar graphic to mislead consumers.
Color Marks
Covers specific colors or color combinations that have acquired distinctiveness through consistent use. Applicants must provide strong evidence that consumers directly associate the color with their brand.
Combined Marks
Apply to trademarks that combine words with logos or other visual elements. The protection applies to the combination as a whole, which is ideal if your branding relies on both a name and a distinctive visual identity.
3D Marks
Extend to three-dimensional shapes, including unique packaging, containers, or even product designs. This form of protection is critical for industries where packaging itself is iconic or differentiates the brand.
Sound Marks
Protects short sound sequences, musical notes, or audio signals associated with your brand. Registration requires submitting a sound recording and a graphical representation (such as musical sheets).
Key Requirements for Trademark Registration Vietnam
- Detailed applicant information.
- Completed application form.
- Power of Attorney (if applicable).
- Detailed listing of all the products and services included under the trademark.
- All information must be in the Vietnamese language.
- Provide at least five color samples in the correct size.
- For trademarks that contain foreign words, a transliteration and a Vietnamese translation are required.
- Receipt of official payment fees.
- Supporting documents if claiming priority or representative right.
Emerhub’s Vietnam Trademark Registration Process
1
Documentation Compilation and Application Filing
All required forms and supporting documents must comply with IPVN regulations. We will prepare and submit your application on your behalf, ensuring accuracy and reducing the risk of rejections or delays.
2
Formal Examination with the IPVN
The IPVN will review your filing for completeness and eligibility. Our team will monitor the process closely and address any procedural issues to keep your application on track.
3
Publication for Opposition
The trademark will be published in the IP Gazette for public review. If third parties raise objections, we will advise you on the best response to protect your application.
4
Substantive Examination and Registration
At this stage, the IPVN will evaluate your trademark’s distinctiveness and checks for conflicts with any existing marks. Upon approval, we will deliver the Trademark Registration Certificate, granting you exclusive rights for up to 10 years.
Have questions or need more information?
Why Choose Emerhub For Trademark Registration in Vietnam?
A strong market entry begins with brand protection, and Emerhub ensures your trademarks are registered efficiently and in full compliance with local laws.
Local Expertise with Global Standards
Our team combines in-depth knowledge of Vietnam’s IP regulations with international best practices to ensure a smooth registration.
Complete End-to-End Support
From preparing documents to handling oppositions and liaising with the IP Office, our trademark experts will manage the entire process on your behalf.
Business-Driven Protection
We align trademark registration efforts with your market entry strategy, helping you safeguard your brand value and support future expansion.
FAQs on Trademarking in Vietnam
Vietnam follows a first-to-file system, meaning the first person to file a trademark application has the legal right to the mark, regardless of prior use.
No, you don’t need to prove prior use. However, non-use of a registered trademark for 5 consecutive years without a justifiable reason can be grounds for cancellation.
No, but foreign applicants must appoint a local agent or representative with a Vietnamese address to handle filings.
You should file for renewal within 6 months before the expiration date. A grace period of 6 months is available with additional fees.
During the 2-month opposition period, any third party can file an opposition. You will be notified and allowed to respond or amend your application accordingly.
Yes, you may start using your trademark after filing, but full legal protection only applies once registration is granted. Using the mark early can help establish distinctiveness and strengthens your case if disputes arise during the application process.
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