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Overview of Vietnam Trademark Registration

The Vietnam Intellectual Property Office (NOIP) is responsible for trademark registration management. The registered trademark is valid for 10 years from the application date and can be renewed indefinitely. After registration, it is fully protected under the "Vietnam Intellectual Property Law".

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Legal Protection

After successful registration, exclusive rights are obtained throughout Vietnam, allowing for legal actions against infringement, including trademark infringements on e-commerce platforms (Shopee, Lazada Vietnam).

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Registration Period

Under smooth circumstances, the entire registration process takes about 8-12 months, including key stages such as formal examination, substantive examination, publication, and approval. The scrutiny level is higher than in some Southeast Asian countries.

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International Integration

Vietnam is a member of the Madrid System, allowing for international trademark protection through the Madrid Protocol, covering the Vietnamese market without the need to submit a separate application to NOIP.

Trademark Registration Process

Vietnamese trademark registration follows the "Vietnam Intellectual Property Law" and NOIP examination rules. The standardized application steps are as follows:

1. Trademark Search

Search the NOIP database to assess the registrability of the trademark, avoid conflicts with prior trademarks, and reduce the risk of rejection. Vietnam uses the 11th edition of the Nice Classification.

2. Submit Application

Prepare complete application materials, submit the registration application to NOIP, and pay official fees. The application receipt and application number are issued within 3-5 working days.

3. Formal Examination

NOIP examines the completeness and compliance of the application documents. Non-compliant documents must be corrected within a specified period, generally 3 months.

4. Substantive Examination

Examine the distinctiveness and legality of the trademark, and whether it is similar to prior trademarks. The examination cycle is about 4-6 months.

5. Publication and Opposition

Trademarks are published in the Vietnam Official Trademark Gazette for 2 months. Any interested party can file an opposition during this period. If there is no opposition, the registration is approved.

6. Certificate Issuance

After completing all examination procedures, NOIP issues the trademark registration certificate, making the trademark officially effective, with a validity of 10 years.

Materials Required for Registration

Preparing the following materials in full can accelerate the trademark registration process and ensure smooth application:

🧑‍💼 Applicant Information

✅ Individual application: notarized copy of passport
✅ Corporate application: notarized copy of business license/company registration certificate
✅ Applicant address and contact information (a local Vietnamese address is preferred)

📋 Trademark-Related Materials

✅ Trademark image (clear electronic version, JPG/PNG format, resolution ≥ 300dpi)
✅ List of goods/services (precisely filled in according to the 11th edition of the Nice Classification)
✅ Trademark usage declaration (if already used in Vietnam, provide evidence of use)

📄 Other Documents

✅ Power of attorney (must be certified by a Vietnamese lawyer, mandatory for non-Vietnamese applicants)
✅ Proof of priority (if priority is requested, submission must be made within 3 months from the application date)
✅ Vietnamese/English translations of foreign documents (notarized)
✅ Trademark Intent to Use Statement (unused trademarks must be submitted)

Frequently Asked Questions

Answering your common questions about trademark registration in Vietnam

Yes, Vietnamese law stipulates that non-Vietnamese residents or companies not registered in Vietnam must entrust local Vietnamese intellectual property agents to apply for trademark registration. Local agents familiar with NOIP examination rules and Vietnamese communication requirements can effectively improve registration success rates.

Yes, it is possible. If the trademark application is rejected by the NOIP, the applicant may request a review within 45 days of receiving the rejection notice, along with relevant evidence and reasons. If the review is still rejected, an appeal can also be filed with the Vietnam Intellectual Property Court.

Yes. According to Vietnamese trademark law, if a registered trademark has not been actually used in Vietnam for five consecutive years after registration, any interested party may apply to cancel the trademark (revoke non-use). Therefore, after registration, it is necessary to ensure the actual use of the trademark in Vietnam and to retain complete evidence of use (such as sales vouchers, advertising materials, etc.).

Vietnamese trademarks are valid for 10 years. Renewal applications must be submitted within 6 months before the expiration date, with a grace period of 6 months after expiration (additional late fees apply). Renewal does not require proof of use; only the renewal application and official fees are paid. After renewal, the validity period is extended by 10 years, with unlimited renewal.

Yes, it is possible. Vietnam allows the registration of Chinese trademarks, but a Vietnamese or English translation of the trademark must be provided to clarify the meaning and pronunciation of the trademark. Pure graphic trademarks do not require translation, but must ensure the graphics are distinctive and do not violate Vietnam's public order and good customs.

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