In today’s highly competitive market, registering for industrial design protection not only helps enterprises affirm their brand identity but also serves as an essential legal tool to safeguard legitimate rights against acts of copying and infringement.
Below is a detailed guide to the procedure for industrial design registration in Vietnam, in accordance with current IP regulations.
Preparing the application dossier
An industrial design application dossier includes:
- Application form: in the format prescribed by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IP Vietnam);
- Description of the industrial design: detailing the shape, structure, and function of the product;
- Set of photographs or drawings: clearly illustrating the design;
- Power of Attorney: required if the application is filed through an industrial property representative;
- Receipt of fee and charge payment (if applicable).
Filing the application with IP Vietnam
- Receiving authority: Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (Ministry of Science and Technology).
- Modes of filing:
- Direct submission at IP Vietnam or its representative offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang;
- Submission by post;
- Online submission via IP Vietnam’s e-filing portal.
Examination and grant of protection title
- Formality examination: Checking the validity of the application.
- Substantive examination: Assessing novelty, creativity, and industrial applicability.
- Processing time: Up to 12 months from the filing date.
If all requirements are met, IP Vietnam will issue a Certificate of Industrial Design Patent (Certificate of Exclusive Rights to Industrial Design) to the applicant.
Official fees and charges
- Filing fee: depends on the number of industrial designs requested for protection;
- Granting fee: in accordance with the official tariff in force.
Key notes
- Priority right: Applicants may claim priority under the Paris Convention if a prior application has been filed in another member country.
- Term of protection: The Certificate of Industrial Design Patent is valid for 05 years from the filing date, renewable twice consecutively, each for 05 years → maximum protection period of 15 years.
- Enforcement: Once granted, the owner has the legal right to request competent authorities to take action against infringement.
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