With the INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGNS UNDER THE LAHOR AGREEMENT, the owner of an Industrial Design does not need to file separate national applications, but only a single application to a single body (WIPO's International Office) which specifies the countries that wish to be protected.
- The Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs, signed on November 6, 1925, in The Hague, currently has 79 member countries. Vietnam officially joined the Agreement in 2019.
- The Hague Agreement provides an efficient and cost-effective international registration system for industrial designs, replacing the need to file separate applications in each country. This system helps applicants save on costs and time, while also simplifying the management of industrial design records in member countries.
- The Hague Agreement only governs the international registration process for industrial designs and does not automatically grant protection. Protection is granted in each member country according to its national laws. In Vietnam, the competent authority for receiving international industrial design applications is the National Office of Intellectual Property (IPOVN) of Vietnam.
International Registration Application in accordance with the Hague Agreement (prepared and signed by Á Đông on behalf of the applicant).
Images or drawings of the industrial design, accompanied by a description (if necessary).
Power of Attorney for Á Đông: here.
Documents for priority claim, if applicable.
Fees in accordance with the WIPO regulations.
1. Receiving Industrial Design Information
Á Đông collects detailed information from the client regarding the industrial design for international registration, including:
Images or drawings of the design.
Description of the industrial design (if necessary).
Relevant documents.
2. Client Consultation
Á Đông's attorneys provide detailed consultation on:
The international registration process and procedures.
Rights and costs involved in filing the application.
A preliminary assessment of the likelihood of protection for the industrial design in the designated countries.
3. Preparing Legal Documents
Á Đông prepares the complete legal documentation, including:
The international registration application in the format prescribed by the Hague Agreement.
Images or drawings and the description of the industrial design.
Any additional necessary documents.
4. Filing the Application with the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam
Á Đông's attorney files the international design application with the IPOVN. After formality examination, the IPOVN sends the valid application to:
WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization).
5. Publication of the Industrial Design in the International Gazette
The industrial design information will be published in the WIPO International Gazette within the stipulated timeframe.
6. Examination in the Designated Countries
Member countries will conduct their own examination of the application according to their national laws. Protection will be granted based on the examination results in each country.
7. Post-Registration Support
Á Đông provides support for clients in any arising issues, including:
Modifications to the application as required by examining authorities.
Responding to comments from competent authorities.
Maintaining the validity of protection in the designated countries.
Please contact us:
A DONG IP – TRANSLATION – CONSULTANCY COMPANY
Room F2&F3, No. 2 Phung Khac Khoan Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Tel: 84-28 3926 0120 – 39260125
Email: consultant@a-dong.com.vn; info@a-dong.com.vn
Website: a-dong.com.vn
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